If the Michigan Court of Appeals refuses your appeal, where may you appeal next?

The Michigan Court of Appeals is the intermediate-level appellate court of the state. The Michigan Supreme Court is the highest court of the state.

Check with a lawyer in your locale to discuss more of the details.

Good luck to you.

God bless.

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Very generally, the Michigan Supreme Court is the only state court of appellate jurisdiction higher than the Michigan Court of Appeals. However, where to go after the Court of Appeals depends on the nature of your case, the order/opinion of the Court of Appeals, and a number of other factors. Handling appellate work by yourself is very difficult, and it is easy to make mistakes.

You should also know that there is not an appeal by right to the Michigan Supreme Court in most cases. You must first apply for a writ of review in order that the Court may consider whether to hear your case. If they do not, then, generally, the Order/opinion of the Court of Appeals stands.

I do recommend contacting a lawyer for appellate work, especially when it comes to drafting appellate briefts or requests for review.