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In desperate need of a criminal lawyer specializing in appellate cases.

My brother lost his appeal at the state level and we are now looking into appealing to the federal level. he is indigent and I need to find him a good lawyer.

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Reputation Level 14
Or, if you do not have funds, you might contact the Federal Public Defender in Miami, to see how it might be possible to have an attorney appointed: Federal Public Defender, 150 W Flagler St # 1700, Miami, FL, (305) 536-6900 for purposes of a federal habeas.;
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Howard Woodley Bailey
Howard Woodley Bailey, licensed in New Jersey

Reputation Level 12
Michael Ufferman is a good Criminal Appeal Lawyer - his contact info is on Avvo - but you will not likely find a good criminal appeal lawyer that will handle his federal case for no cost.

Reputation Level 19
I agree with my colleagues that your brother should start by applying for the assistance of the federal PD, as few lawyers do criminal appeals on a pro bono basis. In addition, appeals have strict time limits, and you give no indication as to when this occurred. Good luck.

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