Experience You Can Trust
In an appellate or post-conviction matter, you generally have only one opportunity to make your case. Your appeal must address a substantive legal issue or procedural error. It must be supported by cogent legal research. Your appeal must be argued persuasively. Anything less will result in failure.
At Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Schoenau, PLC, we are experienced in all types of appeals. Our appellate attorneys are highly knowledgeable in the law and the rules of procedure, thorough in their research and incisive in their arguments.
Our firm handles appeals in the Arizona court system in cases involving:
Family law appeals - in matters concerning division of property, spousal maintenance, child custody and severance of parental rights and all areas of family law.
Civil appeals - in matters concerning trial verdicts in contract disputes, personal injury, business torts and other civil law disputes.
Criminal appeals - direct appeals, Rule 32 petitions for post conviction relief and other criminal appeals and post-conviction relief matters.
Experienced and Dedicated Appellate Attorneys
Our attorneys have many years of experience in trial and appellate matters at all levels of the Arizona court system.
Before resuming his private practice, William P. Sargeant served as a Superior Court judge for over 19 years and as a judge pro tem at the Arizona Court of Appeals.
Leslie Rakestraw has conducted litigation before juries in over 50 personal injury trials and has handled many appeals including appeals to the Arizona Supreme Court. She has been a Certified Specialist in personal injury and wrongful death litigation by the State Bar of Arizona Board of Legal Specialization since 1996.
They are supported in their family law, civil and criminal appeal work by a staff of experienced legal professionals.
Experience, Integrity and Determination
Our appellate attorneys are noted for their knowledge of the law, comprehensive research abilities, attention to detail and argumentation skills. Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Schoenau, PLC is prepared to handle any family law, civil or criminal appeal.
Read about our recent appellate cases then call us for a free initial consultation about your case. You can depend on our firm to pursue your appellate matter with skill, insight and determination.
Contact an Appeals Lawyer
For a free initial consultation with Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Schoenau, PLC, call 602-296-3434 or toll free 877-229-9508.
Located in Phoenix, the firm represents clients in cases in all Arizona appeals courts.