Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Criminal Appeals Attorney in Tallahassee
The Ufferman Michael R Attorney At Law focuses exclusively on criminal appellate and postconviction work at both state and federal levels. With decades of combined experience, our firm is dedicated to protecting clients' rights through meticulous legal advocacy. Our lead attorney, Michael Ufferman, is board-certified in criminal appellate law by The Florida Bar and has handled hundreds of appellate cases, including appearances before the U.S. Supreme Court and Florida Supreme Court.We combine deep expertise in criminal procedure with a commitment to individualized client representation. Our practice encompasses direct appeals, postconviction motions, and complex legal challenges involving constitutional issues, evidentiary errors, and sentencing disputes. As active participants in legal education and bar associations, we maintain leadership roles that reinforce our commitment to excellence in appellate practice.
Services
Criminal Appeals
Postconviction Motions
Federal Postconviction Relief
Florida Postconviction Relief
Appellate Consultation
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer board-certified expertise in criminal appellate law since 2006
- Our attorney has handled hundreds of state and federal appellate cases
- We authored the annual Florida Criminal Practice and Procedure treatise
- Our firm maintains leadership roles in Florida Bar Criminal Law Section
- We provide personalized representation with proven appellate success
Associations and certifications
- The Florida Bar
Services
Criminal Appeals
We handle direct criminal appeals in Florida and federal courts, challenging legal errors and constitutional violations. Our board-certified attorneys identify critical issues in trial proceedings that may warrant reversal or new trials. With extensive experience before all Florida District Courts of Appeal and the Eleventh Circuit, we provide strategic appellate representation focused on achieving favorable outcomes through written briefs and oral arguments.
Postconviction Motions
Our firm specializes in state and federal postconviction motions, including 3.850 motions and 2255 petitions. We challenge convictions based on ineffective assistance of counsel, newly discovered evidence, and constitutional violations. With expertise in both Florida and federal postconviction procedures, we pursue relief through comprehensive legal research and persuasive advocacy in courts across all three Florida federal districts.
Federal Postconviction Relief
We represent clients in federal postconviction proceedings, including habeas corpus petitions and appeals. Our practice covers constitutional challenges, sentencing issues, and procedural errors in federal criminal cases. With admission to multiple federal circuits, we provide specialized representation in complex federal postconviction matters, leveraging deep knowledge of federal appellate procedures and constitutional law.
Florida Postconviction Relief
Our Florida-specific postconviction practice addresses state court convictions through 3.800 and 3.850 motions. We challenge legal errors, prosecutorial misconduct, and constitutional violations in state proceedings. With extensive experience in Florida's appellate courts, we pursue relief through comprehensive legal analysis and strategic motion practice tailored to Florida's unique criminal procedure framework.
Appellate Consultation
We provide expert appellate consultation services for attorneys and clients seeking guidance on appeal strategies. Our consultation includes case evaluation, error preservation analysis, and procedural guidance. Drawing from decades of appellate experience, we help legal professionals navigate complex appellate issues and develop effective strategies for challenging convictions or defending judgments in both state and federal courts.
People
Michael Ufferman
Attorney & Founder
Board-certified criminal appellate attorney with 25+ years of experience. Admitted to U.S. Supreme Court and multiple federal circuits. Author of Florida Criminal Practice and Procedure treatise. Former Florida Bar Criminal Law Certification Committee Chair.
Questions
What types of criminal appeals do you handle?
We handle all types of Florida and federal criminal appeals including murder, sexual battery, drug trafficking, and white-collar crimes.
How experienced is your firm in postconviction relief?
We have handled hundreds of postconviction motions in Florida and federal courts since 2004, including 2255 petitions and 3.850 motions.
What makes your firm different from other appellate attorneys?
Our board-certified expertise, authorship of legal treatises, and leadership roles in Florida Bar appellate committees distinguish our practice.
Do you handle federal as well as state appeals?
Yes, we practice before all Florida state appellate courts and multiple federal circuits including the Eleventh Circuit.
Can I get a free consultation about my appeal?
Yes, we offer free initial consultations to discuss your appellate options and potential legal errors in your case.
What payment options are available?
We accept major credit cards and offer payment plans to accommodate clients' financial needs.
