Conviction after trial does not always end a criminal case.

If you have been wrongly convicted of a crime, you still may be able to have the conviction reversed by either "direct appeal" or by petitioning for a "writ of habeas corpus" in state or federal court. Appeals have very strict deadlines and must be handled with care -- ”they are usually only successful where a serious error occurred at trial. Even guilty pleas can be appealed if entered in violation of the Constitution.

Attorney Zachary Margulis-Ohnuma has won significant appeals in both the state and federal courts in New York. If warranted, he can file a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal court or a motion for a new trial in state court. As a former law clerk and published legal author, Mr. Margulis-Ohnuma takes a thoughtful approach to appellate work, looking for innovative solutions to legal problems. Not all cases are worth appealing: Mr. Margulis-Ohnuma always frankly advises his clients, as to whether or not an appeal is likely to succeed.

If you or a loved one was convicted of a crime or adjudicated as a sexual offender, the Law Office of Zachary Margulis-Ohnuma may be able to help you appeal to a higher court. Please call our office at 212-685-0999 for more information.