Business Details
Criminal Appeals Law Firm in Los Angeles, CA
Spolin Law P.C is a national criminal appeals law firm dedicated to overturning wrongful convictions and challenging unjust legal outcomes. Our team of experienced attorneys, including former prosecutors and published legal authors, specializes in state and federal appellate law, handling cases ranging from criminal appeals to post-conviction relief. With decades of combined experience, we focus on identifying legal errors, advocating for clients' rights, and providing personalized representation in courts across the United States.Our mission emphasizes respect for clients and their families, countering systemic biases in the criminal justice system. We operate in California, New York, Texas, Michigan, and other jurisdictions, offering services in both state and federal appellate courts.
Services
Criminal Appeals
Post-Conviction Relief
Writ of Habeas Corpus
SB 1437 Petitions
Section 2255 Motions
Federal Appeals
State Appeals
Sentence Reduction
Actual Innocence Claims
Appellate Strategy Consultation
Highlights and features
- We have decades of combined experience in criminal appeals and post-conviction relief.
- Our team includes former prosecutors and attorneys with U.S. Supreme Court litigation experience.
- We focus exclusively on appellate law and challenging unjust legal outcomes.
- Our attorneys are recognized by national legal organizations for excellence in criminal law.
- We prioritize client communication and personalized representation throughout the appeals process.
Associations and certifications
- The National Trial Lawyers
- American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
What people say
Treated with respect
Explained legal process
Good relationship with prosecutor
Skilled advocacy
Successful case outcomes
Services
Criminal Appeals
Our criminal appeals service challenges wrongful convictions by identifying legal errors in trial proceedings. We analyze court records, develop arguments based on constitutional violations or procedural mistakes, and present cases before appellate courts. With former prosecutors on our team, we leverage insider knowledge to overturn unjust verdicts in state and federal jurisdictions.
Post-Conviction Relief
This service pursues sentence reductions or conviction reversals through post-conviction motions. We specialize in SB 1437 petitions, Section 2255 motions, and writs of habeas corpus, focusing on newly discovered evidence, ineffective counsel claims, and constitutional violations that occurred during trial or sentencing phases.
Federal Appeals
Our federal appellate practice handles cases across multiple jurisdictions, including U.S. Supreme Court litigation. We focus on complex legal arguments related to constitutional rights violations, procedural errors, and sentencing disparities, providing strategic representation for clients challenging federal convictions.
Sentence Reduction
This service targets unjust sentencing through legal challenges to excessive penalties. We analyze sentencing guidelines, identify mitigating factors, and advocate for reduced sentences based on legal precedents or post-conviction relief statutes, working in both state and federal court systems.
Actual Innocence Claims
Our firm investigates and litigates actual innocence claims using new evidence or re-examining overlooked facts. We collaborate with private investigators and forensic experts to build compelling cases demonstrating factual innocence, often combined with habeas corpus petitions or other post-conviction strategies.
People
Aaron Spolin
Founder
Former prosecutor and author of 'Witness Misidentification in Criminal Trials,' Aaron Spolin specializes in criminal appeals across Texas, New York, and federal courts. He graduated from Princeton University and UC Berkeley School of Law, where he was a member of the California Law Review.
Caitlin Dukes
Attorney
Former prosecutor Caitlin Dukes handles criminal appeals and post-conviction relief. With experience in state and federal courts, she previously worked for Federal District Court Judge James Knoll Gardner and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. She earned her J.D. from Widener Law School.
Matthew Daher
Attorney
Experienced litigator Matthew Daher focuses on Texas criminal appeals. He brings courtroom tenacity to post-conviction cases, emphasizing client communication and procedural transparency. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri Columbia School of Law.
Lauren Allu
Attorney
With over 20 years of experience, Lauren Allu specializes in appellate law across Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey. As Managing Attorney for the Northeast region, she leverages extensive courtroom experience and has filed appellate briefs in twelve jurisdictions after graduating from Fordham Law School.
Kristen Mason
Attorney
Kristen Mason manages California cases for the firm, bringing expertise in criminal defense and appellate law. Her background includes managing regional offices of state-wide criminal law practices, focusing on challenging prosecutorial strategies and systemic injustices.
Questions
What is a criminal appeal?
A criminal appeal challenges legal errors in a trial that violated your rights. We review court records to identify mistakes in evidence handling, jury instructions, or constitutional violations that may warrant overturning a conviction or reducing a sentence.
How can post-conviction relief help my case?
Post-conviction relief allows us to present new arguments or evidence not available during trial, such as ineffective counsel claims, newly discovered evidence, or constitutional violations, potentially leading to sentence reductions or new trials.
What makes your firm different from other criminal defense attorneys?
Our team includes former prosecutors and authors of legal textbooks, with decades of combined experience in appellate courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. We focus exclusively on appeals and post-conviction strategies.
Can you handle federal appeals?
Yes, we specialize in federal appellate cases nationwide, including Section 2255 motions and appeals before the U.S. Supreme Court, leveraging our attorneys' experience in complex federal legal procedures.
What areas do you serve?
We represent clients in California, New York, Texas, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and all federal appellate jurisdictions nationwide through our offices in Los Angeles, Austin, New York, and Detroit.
