West Palm Beach Appeals Attorney

The Law Offices of Albert Goodwin, PA handles appeals arising from the trial courts of Palm Beach County, including matters from West Palm Beach. An appeal is not a new trial — there are no new witnesses and no new evidence. A higher court reviews the record made below and the parties' written arguments to decide whether the trial court committed an error of law or reached a result the record cannot support. For a general overview, see our explanation of the Florida appellate process.

Where West Palm Beach Appeals Are Heard

Cases from West Palm Beach are litigated in the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, the state trial court for Palm Beach County. Appeals from final judgments of the circuit court — in its civil, probate, and family divisions — are taken to the Fourth District Court of Appeal, which is itself located in West Palm Beach and reviews appeals from Palm Beach, Broward, and several neighboring counties. Federal cases are heard in the Southern District of Florida, which has a courthouse in West Palm Beach, with appeals to the Eleventh Circuit.

The Kinds of Appeals We Handle

We represent both appellants and appellees in West Palm Beach appeals, including civil appeals, probate and estate appeals, real estate appeals, partition appeals, personal injury appeals, and family law and divorce appeals.

The 30-Day Deadline to Appeal

The notice of appeal must generally be filed within 30 days of rendition of the judgment or order. This jurisdictional deadline cannot be extended once it has passed, and missing it can permanently forfeit the right to appeal. Because the clock can begin as soon as a signed order is filed, consulting an appellate attorney early is important.

Direct Attorney Involvement

When you retain our firm, Albert Goodwin, Esq., is personally involved in your appeal. Appellate work turns on close reading of the trial record, careful legal research, and persuasive written argument. We give honest assessments of whether your case presents an issue worth pursuing before you invest in the process.

If you are considering an appeal from a Palm Beach County trial court, contact the Law Offices of Albert Goodwin, PA. Call 786-522-1411 or email [email protected], or reach us through our contact page.