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State and Federal Criminal Appeals

Houston Criminal Appeals Attorney
Call 713-526-6300 to Talk to an Appellate Lawyer

We understand we may be your last hope, and we take that responsibility seriously. Based in Houston, the DeBorde Law Firm handles criminal appeals, writs of habeas corpus and motions for a new trial throughout the Fifth Circuit, the Southern District of Texas, the Court of Appeals, the Court of Criminal Appeals for the State of Texas.

Nicole DeBorde has over 13 years experience, including 8+ years as a prosecutor at the district attorney's office. Over the course of 13 years, Ms. DeBorde has tried hundreds of criminal trials, handled countless motions, and has experience with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and appeared before various Courts of Appeals. Ms. DeBorde has successfully argued before the highest criminal court in the state of Texas, the Court of Criminal Appeals.

Ms. DeBorde’s reputation for preparation and dedication has earned her praise from the legal community, as well as national prominence as a legal analyst for Fox News, CNN, and MSNBC (including the O'Reilly Factor). Ms. DeBorde has also been named one of Houston's top lawyers by several distinguished magazines, including H Magazine. For additional information about our law firm or the benefits of retaining our legal services, please visit our Firm Overview page.

Experienced Texas and Fifth Circuit Criminal Appeals Lawyer

We have substantial appellate experience in state and federal appellate courts handling criminal appeals. Our appellate practice includes the following:

  • Meticulously going through your court record
  • Filing state or federal appeals
  • Preparing briefs, writs and petitions
  • Arguing before the Fifth Circuit, state appellate court, or the US or the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
  • Motion for a new trial
  • State and federal writs
  • Petitions for discretionary review

We are also available to act as your “appellate counsel” during your criminal trial to help you preserve your record during your trial. If you would like us to review your criminal trial record, or discuss the appeals process with an experienced Texas appellate attorney, please schedule a free confidential consultation by calling us at 713-526-6300 or filling out our intake form on our Contact Us page. Let us put our knowledge of criminal procedure and criminal law to work for you. We are also available to assist other defense attorneys with their client's appeal.

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DeBorde Law Firm
Texas Criminal Appeals Lawyer
Houston Appellate Law Attorney

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