Must a lawyer ethically consult an appellate specialist in a complicated appeal?

Short answer is "no"---there is no requirement to consult with a appellate specialist (either bar-certified or not). But it's a good idea to...

Need a lawyer for appeal case

You would need to contact an appeals attorney to assess whether there is a decent claim to file something called a "federal habeas petition."...

In the appeal for a misdemeanor conviction (probation), can the police report be used to show the prosecutor's misconduct?

On appeal, you can only discuss facts that are in the appellate record, which includes the documents filed with the trial court and the transcripts...

Defendant had to appeal because of attorneys negligence. Would it be possible to make the attorney pay for the appeal fees?

The only way you could force an attorney to pay for your appellate fees would be to sue him for malpractice. Short of that, you could negotiate...

If you won't/can't hire an attorney, you first need to decide whether you have a legal basis to appeal. Just because you don't like the result of...

Small Claims Appeal Question.

Great answer by Mr. Fox. Also. You can also try to collect your litigation costs (e.g., filing fees, duplicating, etc.) since you were the...

I am appealing a RO in family court ...if I win will our family court judge retaliate be mad etc

I would focus more on your chances of winning the appeal rather than the fallout with the lower court. Getting reversed happens to judges; they...

Does California indigent defendants receive free legal representation for their first appeal of a felony d.v.conviction?

Mr. Fox's comments are well-taken. In addition, if you found someone to represent you, the most relief you could obtain would be to undo the plea...

Re: criminal appeal, people v. chiu (2014) 59 Cal.4th 155

You state that a case is "indistinguishable" from the Chiu case except for a "lying in wait" finding. But that difference makes me doubt the cases...

Should I appeal the the small claim decision to avoid it used as strong evidence basis for the future personal injury lawsuit?

I think appealing could make sense if you have evidence that the court's factual finding was wrong. An appeal from small claims is reviewed...