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Cases that John Derrick
does not handle

Before contacting John Derrick please note that while he handles a wide range of appeals, there are some types of cases that, for a variety of reasons, fall outside of his practice area:
  • Cases where someone wants to appeal a case, but can only afford to do so on a contingent-fee (no-win/no-fee) basis. (John Derrick does defend certain appeals on a contingent basis.)
  • Criminal cases where the conviction took place a while ago, so that the time for a regular appeal is past (there may be other remedies through a process know as “habeas corpus,” but John Derrick does not handle that).
  • Misdemeanor criminal appeals.
  • Bringing any appeal to challenge a money judgment where the amount is less than $50,000. John Derrick cannot cost-effectively handle such cases on behalf of appellants. However, no such restrictions apply to defending appeals.
  • DMV appeals.
  • Social security/disability appeals.
  • Unemployment appeals.
  • Unlawful detainer (eviction) appeals.
  • Any appeal where a brief on your side of the case has already been filed, and you are only looking for someone to finish off the appeal with the reply brief and/or oral argument.
  • Any appeal where you are planning on representing yourself, but are looking for advice and help in doing so.

If your case does not fall in one of those categories, click here for John Derrick's contact information.
Tel: 805 284 1660 Email: jd@californiaappeals.com
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