Business Details
Your Trusted Post-Conviction & Criminal Defense Law Firm in Florida
Ripley Whisenhunt, PLLC specializes in post-conviction representation and complex criminal litigation. With decades of combined experience, our attorneys and dedicated staff fight relentlessly for clients facing wrongful convictions, harsh sentences, or criminal charges. We leverage thorough preparation, tireless determination, and fearless advocacy to achieve results such as overturned convictions, reduced sentences, and acquittals.Our reputation is built on expertise in Florida's legal system, including post-conviction motions, criminal appeals, and litigation consulting. We prioritize client-focused representation, ensuring every case receives personalized attention and strategic defense tailored to individual circumstances.
Services
Post-Conviction Representation
Criminal Defense
Criminal Appeals
Litigation Consulting
Rule 3.850 Motions
Habeas Corpus Petitions
Sentencing Challenges
Evidence Suppression
Death Penalty Litigation
Federal Habeas Petitions
Highlights and features
- We specialize in post-conviction representation with a proven track record of overturned convictions.
- Our attorneys have over 25 years of combined experience in Florida's criminal justice system.
- We provide personalized, client-focused defense strategies for complex cases.
- Our team includes experts in post-conviction litigation and death penalty litigation.
- We limit caseloads to ensure dedicated attention to every client's unique needs.
Services
Post-Conviction Representation
We specialize in challenging wrongful convictions and unjust sentences through post-conviction motions. Our team leverages Florida's legal tools like Rule 3.850 and habeas corpus petitions to address constitutional violations, ineffective counsel, or newly discovered evidence. With decades of experience, we provide evidence-centric advocacy to secure reduced sentences, new trials, or complete exonerations for clients across Florida.
Criminal Defense
Our firm defends clients against misdemeanor and felony charges in Florida courts. We develop aggressive strategies to suppress evidence, negotiate plea deals, or litigate at trial. Our attorneys have handled complex cases including RICO, sexual battery, and capital offenses, combining trial experience with appellate expertise to protect clients' rights from arrest through sentencing.
Criminal Appeals
We challenge unjust verdicts and sentencing errors in Florida's appellate courts. Our team identifies legal mistakes from trial proceedings, constitutional violations, or evidentiary issues to build compelling appellate arguments. With specialized knowledge of appellate procedures, we focus on overturning convictions or securing sentence reductions through direct appeals and post-trial motions.
Litigation Consulting
We provide expert consultation for law firms handling complex criminal cases nationwide. Our services include trial strategy development, evidentiary hearing preparation, and death penalty litigation support. We assist with jury selection, courtroom technology integration, and media-sensitive case management, offering insights from decades of experience in Florida's most challenging criminal cases.
Rule 3.850 Motions
We file Rule 3.850 motions to challenge convictions based on constitutional violations, ineffective assistance of counsel, or newly discovered evidence. Our team conducts thorough case reviews to identify grounds for relief, preparing detailed legal arguments and supporting documentation to present compelling cases for post-conviction hearings in Florida courts.
People
Daniel Ripley
Partner
Daniel leads post-conviction cases with over a decade of experience handling thousands of cases. He specializes in identifying legal errors and developing evidence-based strategies to overturn wrongful convictions across Florida.
Craig Whisenhunt
Managing Partner
Craig oversees trial and consulting divisions with 15+ years of experience in complex cases including RICO, Capital Sexual Battery, and Death Penalty litigation. He provides strategic leadership for high-stakes criminal defense.
Allison Miller
Of Counsel Attorney
Allison contributes expertise in complex case strategy while serving as 'Learned Counsel' for high-level detainees. She provides specialized support for the firm's most challenging cases, including Guantanamo defense matters.
Questions
What is post-conviction relief?
Post-conviction relief challenges convictions or sentences after appeals fail. It includes motions like Rule 3.850 and habeas corpus petitions to address legal errors or new evidence.
How can your firm help with criminal appeals?
We identify trial errors, constitutional violations, and sentencing issues to build strong appellate arguments for overturning unjust verdicts in Florida's appellate courts.
Do you handle cases outside Florida?
While our attorneys are Florida-licensed, we provide litigation consulting for complex cases nationwide, including death penalty and high-profile criminal defense.
What happens during a post-conviction case review?
We conduct exhaustive analysis of trial transcripts, appellate records, and evidence to develop evidence-centric strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstances.
How long do post-conviction cases take?
Cases often take years due to court timelines, but we prioritize thorough preparation to preserve all legal avenues while adhering to strict filing deadlines.
Why are your services limited to select cases?
We limit caseloads to ensure dedicated representation, focusing only on cases where our expertise can make a meaningful difference for clients' legal outcomes.
