Legal Question in Appeals and Writs in California

In riverside county is there anyway to obtain an appellate lawyer pro bono in riverside county if so please help or recommend one for a denial of a habeas corpus that was denied,my father needs one.also is it in bad taste to ask a layer if he or she is capable or interested in pro bono work?


Asked on 1/19/12, 10:12 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Glen Fleetwood Mister DUI-800-468-2-502

Whether it is in bad taste or not depends on whether you cannot pay ANYTHING for his services, or merely do not want to pay. Appealing a denied writ of habeas corpus requires skill. It cost the lawyer many thousands of dollars to acquire that skill. You ask her to give up time she is charging someone else for, to work on your case for free. Why would they do that?

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Answered on 1/19/12, 1:07 pm
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

It is my understanding that appellate counsel can be appointed for indigent defendants who are appealing a decision. It has been awhile since I read anything in this area, but I'm sure it extends to appealing a denied writ of habeas corpus.

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Answered on 1/21/12, 8:02 am


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