Appeals Lawyer in Denver

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Criminal appeals are technical and time-sensitive, so working with a skilled Colorado appeals attorney is essential.

Types of Criminal Appeal Cases We Handle

We represent clients in many types of appellate cases, including:

• Appeals of conviction: Challenging wrongful or unfair criminal convictions.
• Appeals of sentence: Seeking to reduce or correct excessive or unlawful sentences.
• Postconviction remedies: Pursuing relief under C.R.S. § 18-1-410, which allows defendants to raise constitutional claims, new evidence, or jurisdictional defects.
• Rule 35 motions: Requesting sentence modifications or corrections of illegal sentences under Colorado Rule of Criminal Procedure 35(a)–(b).
• Interlocutory appeals: Contesting key rulings made before a trial concludes, such as the suppression of evidence or denial of a motion.

Our appellate practice also extends to the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals and federal courts when appropriate.

How a Skilled Appellate Lawyer Can Help

A successful appeal requires detailed analysis, legal research, and familiarity with both Colorado criminal law and appellate procedure. At the Law Office of M. Colin Bresee, we examine every part of your criminal case to identify where the trial court may have erred.

Common grounds for appeal include:

• Improperly admitted or excluded evidence (violations of Colorado Rules of Evidence)
• Ineffective assistance of counsel under U.S. Const. Amend. VI
• Misapplication of Colorado Revised Statutes or sentencing guidelines
• Violations of constitutional rights
• Errors in jury instructions or verdict forms

Your appellate attorney must show not only that the trial court made mistakes, but that those errors likely affected the result. With decades of appellate practice experience, Mr. Bresee crafts persuasive briefs, delivers strong oral arguments, and works tirelessly to achieve justice.