Legal Question in Appeals and Writs in Wisconsin

Appeal on a judgement

How do I file an appeal without the help of an

attorney? or at least get it started while I find and

attorney that can help me? I was representing myself

and the opposing attorney and the judge ruled in favor

of the opposing party through the mail without my

knowledge . We were to go to trial shortly before I

learned that the court and the opposing party had

already made a ruling. I learned this when a

collection agency for the plaintiff contacted me. NOW

I learned I can appeal this decision and do not have

much money. I need to at least file the first papers

to appeal...but how? I believe the appeal needs to be

filed by Feb 9, 2002. Where do I ge


Asked on 1/23/02, 8:15 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
John A. Birdsall Birdsall Law Offices, S.C.

Re: Appeal on a judgement

If you have been convicted and sentenced, you have 20 days to file a Notice of Intent to Pursue Post Conviction Relief. Call the clerk of courts to see if they have a form. If you had trial counsel - they should perform this function. If not, it is very simple matter - a 1 page document. Most attorneys could help for a very minimal cost I am sure.

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Answered on 1/24/02, 9:20 am


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