Appeals

If you believe your conviction or sentence was unjust, you may have the right to appeal. Appeals challenge legal errors, constitutional violations, or improper procedures that affected the outcome of your case.

The Carl Jordan Law Firm handles state appeals, federal appeals, and habeas corpus petitions for clients across Michigan and the Detroit Metro area. We review trial records in detail, identify mistakes, and present strong legal arguments to overturn or reduce wrongful convictions.

An appeal is not a retrial — it’s a strategic legal review that requires skill, precision, and experience in both trial and appellate law.

Appeals begin with a notice of appeal, followed by the preparation of trial transcripts, briefs, and legal arguments before the appellate court. Timing is critical — strict deadlines apply.

As a former Wayne County prosecutor and experienced trial attorney, Carl Jordan understands how errors occur in courtrooms — and how to expose them. His strategies focus on identifying procedural violations, misapplied law, ineffective counsel, or unconstitutional rulings.

Our goal: to reverse convictions, reduce sentences, or secure a new trial when justice was denied the first time.