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"Although I've been practicing law for more than 16 years," says Patrick John McGinley, "it took me a long time to accept that judges are human and humans make mistakes. One of the most rewarding things I do is when I right those wrongs and correct those judicial errors."

McGinley brings the following skills to his efforts to win the appeal and right the wrong:

▬ certified expert in Appellate Practice.

▬ licensed before all Florida state appellate courts.

▬ 16+ years of experience before the Supreme Court of Florida, Florida's District Courts of Appeal, and Florida's Circuit Court Appellate Divisions.

▬ author of 4 legal text books published by the USA's largest law book publisher and cited with approval as authority by Florida's District Court of Appeal.

▬ committed to legal excellence, passionate advocacy, diligence and responsiveness.

▬ experienced in representing all kinds of clients on appeal, from multinational corporations like United Airlines, to an 11-month old child, and everyone in between.

▬ speaks to the appellate courts in the jargon they understand, yet explains things to his clients in language anyone can understand.

"Years ago, on my way through security at the Fifth District Court of Appeal, I saw a man in front of me looking lost," says Patrick John McGinley. "So I asked if I could help. He tells me he's here to argue his own appeal, because his appellate attorney refused to come to court today because he fell behind on paying the lawyer's bills. He asked me to help him find the courtroom. I told him I could help even more than that. I offered to argue his case for him, free of charge. I had only 1 hour to prepare, but I worked as hard and fast as I could. And even though my opposing counsel had months to prepare, nevertheless, I won that case. "

"The lesson I learned that day, " says McGinley, "is that too many family law lawyers care more about their own paycheck than they do about their client. From that day forward, it has been my great honor to accept family law appeals on a contingency basis whenever possible, and for a low, flat fee when a contingency is not allowed. That way, I can help people without worrying them about the legal bills."

"Although I know our criminal justice system is overburdened," says Patrick John McGinley, "I hate when a judge's mistake takes away a citizen's freedom. Judges are human. Humans make mistakes. But a mistake by a judge is a mistake that's hard to live with."

"For that reason," says McGinley, "I analyze every criminal appeal on my desk with a fine-tooth comb, seeking out any error, large or small. Any size error can affect my client's rights, and in my opinion, even the smallest mistake is inexcusable. It takes more than just identifying the error. I must also show the appellate court how that error was either preserved or fundamental, and how that error was anything but harmless to the outcome of my client's case. Once I can prove those things, then I am ready to serve an Initial Brief that may catch the appellate court's attention and right the wrong suffered by my client."

"Maybe some appellate lawyers are comfortable with doing good work, but as for me, nothing but the best work is good enough," says McGinley.

Florida's family law courts are overcrowded. Family law judges can made mistakes due to haste, misunderstanding the facts, or misunderstanding the law. An appeal to a higher court may be the way to fix the judge's error.

Even if you had a lawyer represent you in the family law court, that same lawyer might not be an appellate law specialist. The Florida Bar has certified fewer than 250 lawyers as experts in Appellate Practice. Patrick John McGinley is certified by The Florida Bar as an expert in Appellate Practice.

Be confident you have a legal expert on your side. Call Patrick John McGinley today at 407-681-2700.

When a criminal law judge makes a mistake, that mistake can cost you your freedom. An appeal to a higher court may be the way to fix the judge's error.

Even if you had a lawyer from the public defender's office defend you in the trial court, you still have the right to hire a private attorney like Patrick John McGinley to defend you on appeal.

McGinley can use his 16+ years of experience as a Florida appellate lawyer to fight to correct your sentence if it is wrong, set aside your wrongful conviction, or fight for your release.

Call McGinley today at 407-681-2700.

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