Criminal Defense Our firm is intensely focused on prosecution errors and police misconduct. Our firm is distinctive for its ability to expose the truth and to uncover faults in the investigation and prosecution of criminal cases.

According to our Managing Attorney, John H. Trevena, “I expose these errors and misconduct when I encounter it and I use them to remind society that the criminal justice system is not perfect and that innocent people are sometimes the subject of wrongful arrest and prosecution.”

Trevena, Pontrello, & Associates are criminal appeals attorneys in Pinellas County Florida who may be able to assist you with the appeals process if you have been convicted of a crime. If you have been found guilty in court, you may still have the option to appeal your case with a higher court.

How to File an AppealGenerally, your lawyer will need to file your appeal before the appeal deadline. Sometimes criminal defense attorneys are skilled at taking cases to appeals court, but some lawyers only specialize in criminal defense and may not have the same experience with higher courts.

Our criminal appeals law firm can review your case and determine whether the appeals process is right for your case.

Hearing your guilty verdict can be devastating. Fortunately, you may still have several options even after you have been charged and sentenced with a crime in Pinellas County Florida. If you have been convicted of a crime in a court of law, you may have the option to raise issues with your conviction through post-conviction relief.

Filing for Post-Conviction Relief in Florida The appeals process and relief process is governed by strict timelines and guidelines involving court procedure. In order to seek an appeal or relief, you’ll need to file an appeal or file for post-conviction relief in a timely manner. Post-conviction relief may be subject to a statute of limitations.

The best way to know whether you can move forward is to speak to a post-conviction relief law firm like Trevena, Pontrello, & Associates in Pinellas County Florida.