This independent hub connects defendants and families with specialist criminal appeal solicitors across England and Wales. Get fast, honest advice on whether you can appeal, explore Legal Aid eligibility and understand your options.
We are a marketing and referral website, not a law firm. All legal advice is provided by SRA-regulated solicitors.
Share a few details and a criminal appeal solicitor will contact you to review time limits and prospects.
We connect you with experienced appeal specialists who can review your trial or sentence, identify potential errors and build focused grounds of appeal.
Panel firms focus on appeals against conviction and sentence in the Magistrates’, Crown Court and Court of Appeal.
Get a clear view on prospects, deadlines and evidence before you commit to a full appeal.
Appeal specialists advising clients nationwide, wherever the original case was heard.
Fast help with lodging an appeal, obtaining transcripts and preserving your position.
Specialist solicitors review your trial, identify errors or unfairness, and advise on grounds to appeal an unsafe conviction in the Crown Court or Court of Appeal.
If you believe your sentence is excessive or wrong in law, our network can advise on whether it may be reduced on appeal and prepare the necessary paperwork.
Detailed review of case papers, transcripts and sentencing remarks to assess prospects of success before you commit to an appeal.
Advice on obtaining fresh evidence, expert reports and witness statements that may support an argument that your conviction is unsafe.
Strict time limits apply to criminal appeals. Our solicitors can advise on late applications and whether an extension of time may be granted.
Unsure what to do next? Get a clear second opinion on whether to appeal, the correct route, and any alternative remedies such as case reviews or complaints.
John D.I was devastated after being wrongly convicted, but the appeal solicitor explained everything clearly and fought hard for me. My conviction was overturned thanks to their work.
Manchester
Anonymised examples illustrating the types of conviction and sentence appeals handled by specialist criminal appeal solicitors across England and Wales.
A client convicted in the Magistrates’ Court felt the verdict was unfair. Appeal solicitors identified significant procedural errors and successfully overturned the conviction in the Crown Court.
These case studies are anonymised and illustrative only. A solicitor will assess the facts of your case on its own merits.
After a Crown Court sentence that was far above guideline expectations, a sentence appeal was lodged. The Court of Appeal agreed and reduced the sentence substantially.
These case studies are anonymised and illustrative only. A solicitor will assess the facts of your case on its own merits.
Solicitors secured expert evidence that had not been available at trial. The appeal court granted a new hearing, giving the client a fair opportunity to challenge the original findings.
These case studies are anonymised and illustrative only. A solicitor will assess the facts of your case on its own merits.
A client missed the strict appeal deadline by several weeks. A detailed application explained the delay and highlighted potential errors in the conviction. The court allowed the appeal to proceed.
These case studies are anonymised and illustrative only. A solicitor will assess the facts of your case on its own merits.
Appeals are usually handled by specialist firms who work nationwide. Choose a major city near you to see how appeals work in your area.
Stay informed about appeal deadlines, conviction challenges and specialist legal advice
A clear, friendly guide explaining how Legal Aid works for criminal appeals, who qualifies, what the tests involve and what to do if your application is refused.
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Even if you’ve missed the official deadline to appeal a conviction or sentence, you may still have options. This guide explains what steps you can take, how out-of-time appeals work, and when the Court of Appeal will consider extending deadlines.
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A straightforward guide explaining when a case is ready for the Criminal Cases Review Commission. Learn the signs of a potential miscarriage of justice, what the CCRC looks for and when a post-conviction application is worth pursuing.
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