Appellate proceedings can occur in any stage of a case. A traditional appeal lies after a judgment has been entered, but in certain extraordinary circumstances it is possible to have a court of appeal review a trial court’s decision on a petition for an extraordinary writ. These writs include writs of mandate, prohibition, certiorari, and/or supersedeas. Additionally, an appeal (or writ proceeding) can be further reviewed or appealed. An appellate court can hear a petition for rehearing if an issue was not adequately resolved in the court’s opinion. Additionally, a decision by the court of appeal can be appealed to the Supreme Court of California, and potentially the Supreme Court of the United States. Such proceedings are rare, and are commenced with a petition known as a petition for review (in the case of the California Supreme Court) or a petition for certiorari (in the case of the United State Supreme Court). At Sharif | Faust Lawyers, we have participated in numerous appeals and writ proceedings and are experienced appellate advocates who can help you with your case. We also work with your trial counsel to help ensure that the appropriate steps are taken in the trial court to best preserve the issues for your appeal.
