Maryland Appellate Lawyer

Maryland and Fourth Circuit Appellate Lawyer Jason Ostendorf

Lawyer For Appeals In The Fourth Circuit And Maryland

While the federal and state court systems administer justice with competence, sometimes lower courts commit error. Pressed with many difficult decisions, trial courts can at times misinterpret or misapply the law, rule in a manner that constitutes an abuse of discretion, or make factual findings that are clearly erroneous. The only way to correct such errors is to file an appeal. A Maryland appellate lawyer can protect your rights on appeal.

The Law Office of Jason Ostendorf is a Fourth Circuit appellate law firm that can handle every aspect of an appeal. Our firm regularly provides representation in the Maryland appellate courts, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and United States Supreme Court. Most of our clients are from Towson, Hunt Valley, Ellicott City, and Annapolis. However, in addition to Baltimore County, Howard County, and Anne Arundel County, we serve all of Maryland.

Our approach to an appeal involves an in-depth review of the findings and rulings of the lower court, extensive legal research to discover and clarify the issues, and filing a compelling appellate brief. If retained, our firm will provide you with an experienced and effective appeals lawyer.

Whether you need an attorney that handles civil or criminal appeals, our firm can help. Our success allows us to offer competitive rates and payment options. Use our online scheduling system to secure our earliest meeting date and time.

Appeals We Handle

  • Civil Appeals
  • Criminal Appeals
  • Petitions for Writ of Certiorari

We Provide Appellate Representation In The Following Courts

  • Maryland Appellate Court
  • Maryland Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
  • U.S. Supreme Court

Important Client Advisory:

Due to our high demand and dedication to existing clients, we are accepting new cases for court representation only in appeals within Maryland's appellate courts. For all other legal matters, although we are not entering appearances or attending court hearings, our team is available to offer robust legal consulting services including:

  • Legal Document Preparation: Drafting documents for clients to sign and file, ensuring compliance and precision.
  • Strategic Legal Advice: Offering guidance via phone or email to navigate complex legal challenges.
  • Court Argument Scripts: Crafting detailed scripts for effective opening and closing arguments.

For court appearances in non-appellate matters, we recommend engaging local counsel to ensure the best possible representation and support.