Nashville Appeals Attorney

Seeking Post-Conviction Relief for Our Clients

Being convicted does not necessarily mean a defendant is out of options. In some situations, it may be possible to appeal the decision. However, the appellate process can be complex and requires an attorney with experience defending clients in state or federal appellate courts. The Nashville appeals attorney at Ridings Law Group, P.C. has extensive knowledge from his time as a former prosecutor and years of experience representing clients in appealing their criminal convictions.

Appealing a Conviction

Our firm takes on a wide variety of appeals cases, including drug charges, white collar crimes, sex crimes, murder, and other violent crimes and felonies. It is important to understand that every conviction cannot be appealed. In order for the appellate court to hear your case, there must be a clear reason. For example, you need to be able to show that some factor could have impacted the outcome of your case.

Some of the reasons for an appeal include:

• Violation of the right to due process
• Ineffective counsel at trial
• Problems with instructions given to the jury

The appeals process can be complex and the court procedures differ from criminal court. A successful appeal requires an attorney with the dedication to uncover factors that can influence an appeal.

Experienced Representation for Your Appeal

Our Nashville appeals attorney thoroughly research each case and are well-versed in the most up-to-date case law to develop the most effective strategy for our clients. Attorney David Ridings is a former police officer and former prosecutor, as well as a criminal defense attorney with more than 14 years of experience representing clients in criminal cases and appeals. He uses his broad and diverse experience to carefully prepare a solid defense and demonstrate why the appellate court should hear your case.