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Appeals    


Lansing criminal defense attorney Eric J. Sheppard handles appeals in criminal and civil cases. Contact Eric J. Sheppard immediately at 517-618-1580, and let Eric J. Sheppard fight for your rights. ​

If you are unsatisfied with a court decision from the District Court, then you may exercise your appellate rights to the Circuit Court. You may have an appeal of right or you may have to file an application for leave to appeal. In either case, you may exercise your appeal rights and have a higher court weigh in on your court case and court decision.


If you are unsatisfied with a court decision from the Circuit Court, then you may exercise your appellate rights to the Court of Appeals. You may have an appeal of right or you may have to file an application for leave to appeal. In either case, you may exercise your appeal rights and have a higher court weigh in on your court case and court decision.

If you are unsatisfied with a court decision from the Court of Appeals, then you may exercise your appellate rights to the Michigan Supreme Court. All appeals to the Michigan Supreme Court are by application for leave to appeal. The Michigan Supreme Court will decide whether to take your case. 

​Call my office today to discuss your appellate rights. Call right away. There are strict timelines for appeals cases. Do not give up your right to appeal. Let's discuss your case today and determine the path forward. 


The Law Office of Eric J. Sheppard
2109 Hamilton Road, Suite 206
​Okemos MI 48864
[email protected]
PH: 517-618-1580 (office)
PH: 216-973-9996 (cell)
Fax: 517-913-6321