Dallas Writ of Habeas Corpus Attorneys

Dallas-Fort Worth Writ Lawyers

If you have been convicted of a crime and the deadline to appeal has past — or your appeal has been unsuccessful — it may be possible to file a writ. Writs are designed to address injustices that cannot be addressed by an appeal.

A writ is one of the last measures you can take before your conviction becomes final. You cannot afford to take a chance on an inexperienced attorney.

Patrick J. McLain, Attorney at Law, has more than 20 years of criminal law experience. Our Dallas writ of habeas corpus attorneys are fighters with strong military backgrounds and powerful legal reputations.

Writs of Habeas Corpus

Writs of habeas corpus are the most common type of post-conviction writ. You can file requests for these writs in state or federal court. Through a habeas corpus proceeding, you ask the court to explain why it has "control of the body" and you contend that your fundamental constitutional rights have been violated.

Grounds for applying for a writ include:

• There is new evidence establishing that you are innocent
• Your attorney did not handle the case well (ineffective assistance of counsel)
• The prosecution did not act appropriately (prosecution misconduct)

To discuss your criminal defense case in a confidential consultation with an experienced Dallas writ of habeas corpus lawyer, please contact our law office today at (214) 646-3128 (ext. 227). We represent clients in federal courts around the U.S. and in state courts throughout Texas, including clients in Dallas, Fort Worth, Irving, Plano, Denton, Garland, Arlington and Grand Prairie.

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