Federal Appeals

At The Jones Legal Defense Group, PLLC, we represent individuals seeking to challenge their convictions or sentences through the federal appellate process. A federal appeal is not a retrial—it is a legal challenge to errors that occurred during trial, sentencing, or other critical stages of the case. These cases require a sharp legal mind, meticulous analysis of the trial record, and persuasive written and oral advocacy. That’s where we come in. 

A federal criminal appeal is a formal request for a higher court—usually the United States Court of Appeals—to review the decisions made by the trial court for legal or constitutional errors. Appeals focus on whether the law was applied correctly, whether the defendant’s rights were violated, or whether improper evidence, jury instructions, or judicial bias affected the outcome of the case.

We handle appeals in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and are prepared to take cases to the U.S. Supreme Court when appropriate.

Appeals require a different skill set than trial litigation. Our firm has the experience and insight to:

• Rigorously analyze trial transcripts and records 
• Identify subtle but significant legal errors 
• Draft compelling, well-researched appellate briefs 
• Deliver persuasive oral argument before the appellate court 
• Fight for post-conviction remedies when traditional appeals are unavailable
   

Attorney Kambira Jones Morgan is deeply experienced in federal criminal law and passionate about appellate advocacy. She has defended complex federal cases at trial and on appeal, and she understands how to protect the constitutional rights of individuals caught in the harshest corners of the criminal justice system.

 Federal appellate timelines are unforgiving. If you or a loved one has been convicted in federal court, you have a limited window to act. Don’t wait. Contact The Jones Legal Defense Group today for a case review and let us start the fight for your second chance.