Welcome To MLR Appeals

APPELLATE EXPERIENCE YOU CAN RELY ON

Providing Reliable Criminal and Civil Appellate Representation in Orange County, CA for Nearly 10 Years

When a court ruling does not go your way in Orange County either as a defendant in a criminal trial or a party in a civil lawsuit — you may be able to appeal to a higher court
to reverse the decision.

If you are seeking to overturn a criminal conviction or civil judgment, it’s crucial to have skilled, aggressive legal counsel working on your behalf. For the better part of a decade, the Law Offices of Michelle LiVecchi-Raufi have vigorously advocated for Californians in a wide range of appellate disputes. We also regularly provide litigation support to attorneys and law firms at the trial level or during the course of an appeal.

When you retain our services, your case will be handled by our founder and lead appellate attorney Michelle LiVecchi-Raufi. Ms. LiVecchi-Raufi has devoted her entire career to practicing appellate law and has successfully briefed and argued appeals before state and federal appellate courts in Orange County and throughout Southern California.

She is well-versed in the local rules of appellate procedure and knows how to identify trial-court errors and frame them for the court. Ms. LiVecchi-Raufi brings a fresh analytical perspective, as well as exceptional brief writing and oral argument skills to every case she takes on. The likelihood of succeeding on appeal increases significantly when you have her in your corner.

Speak with an Experienced Orange County Appellate Lawyer

To learn what appeal options may be available in your case, contact MLR Appeals at 949-257-3593 to schedule a FREE consultation. California imposes strict deadlines for filing appeals, so it’s important not to delay.

We are conveniently located in Rancho Santa Margarita and handle appeals originating from Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego Counties. We have, however, filed appeals in every District of the California Court of Appeal and California Supreme Court, as well as in the Ninth Circuit.

Exclusive Focus on Appellate Law Cases

At MLR Appeals, we are 100% focused on appellate law cases, including:

State and Federal Criminal Appeals – Do you believe you were wrongly convicted or received an unfair sentence at trial? We represent Southern California criminal defendants on direct appeal and in proceedings for post-conviction relief including habeas corpus petitions and writs of certiorari. A successful criminal appeal can result in an overturned conviction, new trial, reduced sentence, and sometimes even a complete dismissal of charges.

State and Federal Civil Appeals — Our firm has experience handling civil appeals and writ proceedings involving a broad range of subject matters including business disputes, real estate transactions, divorce and family law, personal injury and wrongful death, and more. Whether it is your goal to overturn an adverse civil judgment or preserve a favorable one, we can protect your rights and guide you through the appeals process.

Lead and Co-Counsel Appellate Services – We offer top-notch appellate services for California trial lawyers including positioning your client for possible appeal during the trial phase; assisting with pre-trial motions, during the trial itself, and in post-trial motions to ensure the record is preserved for appeal; and preparation of written briefs and oral arguments.