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EXPERIENCED WISCONSIN APPELLATE LAW ATTORNEYS
Mistakes or intentional misconduct in the courtroom can lead to wrongful convictions. Existing flaws in the justice system should not result in your future being tarnished and your rights being violated. The existence of higher courts allows for review of possible legal errors that occurred in trial courts. If you have been wrongfully convicted, it is paramount to stand up to the criminal justice system alongside an experienced criminal appeals lawyer.
EXPERIENCED CRIMINAL APPEALS LAWYERS TAKING ACTION AGAINST YOUR WRONGFUL CONVICTION
Martinez & Ruby, LLP, is one of the top two appellate firms in Wisconsin. Our defense team has litigated and won post-conviction matters across the state for a wide variety of charges ranging from drug possession to homicide. If you’ve been convicted of a crime and want to appeal, you need to call Martinez & Ruby, LLP.
Our appellate team has earned a well-deserved reputation for securing successful outcomes for clients. We have a strong track record of overturning convictions and getting charges dismissed outright.
CONTACT OUR TEAM OF APPELLATE ATTORNEYS FOR YOUR CRIMINAL APPEAL
Appellate litigation is an unfamiliar practice area to a majority of lawyers. Attorney Cole D. Ruby is universally known as one of the top appellate attorneys in Wisconsin and serves as a primary source for the state’s legal community in appellate litigation. Mr. Ruby’s successful representation has been repeatedly recognized by Super Lawyers, and he has presented on appellate issues at the State Public Defender’s annual conference and conferences sponsored by the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (WACDL).
Attorney Jeremiah Meyer-O’Day shares a similar history of achievement in appellate representation. He has routinely convinced judges to throw out illegally obtained evidence and has convinced the court of appeals of the unconstitutionality of a particular statute. His attention to detail, familiarity with applicable laws and persuasiveness are skills necessary for effective appellate representation and obtaining successful results for clients.
If you believe there has been a mistake in your case, contact us for a free initial consultation: 608-355-2000 or fill out our intake form. Guarding your future is important when so much is at stake. Martinez & Ruby, LLP, is located in Baraboo, Wisconsin, but our attorneys practice throughout Wisconsin.
Notable Case Results
- 2021 Columbia County – Client previously convicted of OWI-9th and felony bail jumping. The circuit court allowed the client to withdraw his guilty pleas after Attorney Ruby demonstrated that the client entered his pleas based on erroneous legal advice regarding the consequences of his sentence, resulting in the client’s release from prison.
- 2021 Brown County – Client was found guilty of child abuse. Attorney Ruby filed a motion for a new trial based on the trial court’s exclusion of evidence of the accuser’s prior violent acts, as well as trial counsel’s failure to file appropriate motions regarding that evidence. The trial judge agreed that he improperly excluded the evidence, which violated the defendant’s constitutional right to present a defense, and granted a new trial.
- 2020 Adams County (federal habeas)-Client previously found guilty of repeated child sexual assault. Western District federal court granted motion for new trial based on ineffective assistance of counsel.
- 2020 Iowa County-Client sentenced to jail with Huber privileges, jail denied released on Huber. Court of Appeals agreed jail could not overrule judge’s grant of Huber release.
- 2020 Columbia County-Client previously found guilty of child sexual assault. Court granted motion for new trial based on court reliance upon inaccurate information.
- 2020 Juneau County-Reduced client’s initial confinement time from 3 years to 1 year on bank robbery conviction.
- 2020 Outagamie County-Reversed circuit court’s dismissal of writ of certiorari challenging revocation of extended supervision.
- 2020 St. Croix County-Client previously found guilty of three counts of attempted homicide, three counts of reckless injury, three counts of reckless endangerment and a felon in possession of firearm. Court granted motion for new trial based on erroneous admission of expert testimony, as well as prosecutorial misconduct referencing the testimony.
- 2019 Winnebago County-Client previously found guilty of third OWI. Court granted motion to suppress all evidence, and charge was dismissed.
- 2019 Dane County-Client previously found guilty of third-degree sexual assault, false imprisonment and battery. Court granted motion for new trial based on erroneous admission of improper character evidence and prosecutorial misconduct.
- 2018 Adams County-Client previously found guilty of arson. Court granted motion for new trial based on ineffective assistance of counsel and prosecutor’s failure to disclose exculpatory evidence. State chose not to retry case and all charges were dismissed.
- 2018 Trempealeau County-Client previously found guilty of child sexual assault. All charges were dismissed after due to prosecutorial misconduct and double-jeopardy grounds.
- 2018 Grant County-Client previously found guilty of theft. Court granted motion to suppress client’s statements to police as involuntary.
- 2017 La Crosse County-Client previously found guilty of sexual exploitation of a child a possession of child pornography. Court granted motion for new trial based on computer forensics expert testimony showing client was likely innocent. State chose not to retry case and the charges were dismissed.
- 2017 Milwaukee County-Client previously found guilty of substantial battery. Court granted motion for new trial based on prosecutorial misconduct. State chose not to retry case and all charges were dismissed.
- 2017 Dane County-Client previously found guilty of second-degree sexual assault. Court granted motion for new trial based on ineffective assistance of counsel. State resolved case as non-sexual-assault-related misdemeanors.
- 2016 Columbia County-Client previously found guilty of first-degree intentional homicide, strangulation and suffocation, battery, and disorderly conduct, all as domestic abuse. Court of Appeals dismissed all charges due to double-jeopardy protections.
- 2016 Dane County-Client previously found guilty of recklessly endangering safety. Court granted motion for new trial based on ineffective assistance of counsel. Client reached plea to lower offense and was released from prison.
- 2016 Vernon County-Client previously found guilty of stalking. Court granted motion for new trial based on improper admission of prejudicial evidence.
- 2016 Columbia County-Client previously found guilty of child enticement. Circuit court allowed client to withdraw guilty plea due to ineffective assistance of counsel.
- 2014 Dane County-Client found guilty of first-degree recklessly endangering safety. Court granted motion for new trial based on ineffective assistance of counsel.