Troy Criminal Appeals Attorney
Oakland County's Criminal Appeals Specialist — Right in Your Backyard.
Troy is one of Michigan's most prosperous and populous communities — a major corporate hub in Oakland County with a sophisticated and diverse population. Criminal cases arising in Troy are handled in the 52nd District Court (4th Division) and, for felony matters, in the Oakland County Circuit Court in Pontiac. If you or a family member was convicted of a crime in Troy and believe that legal errors affected the outcome, Michigan criminal appeals attorney Michael B. Skinner of Skinner Law Office is ready to fight for you.
Skinner Law Office is based in Lake Orion — just 20 miles north of Troy, in the same Oakland County. Attorney Skinner has spent over 25 years building Michigan's most focused appellate practice, and his deep familiarity with the Oakland County courts, combined with his exclusive appellate specialization, makes him the most capable criminal appeals attorney serving Troy and the surrounding communities.
Oakland County Circuit Court Appeals: Troy's Path to Justice
Felony convictions in Troy are entered by the Oakland County Circuit Court at 1200 N. Telegraph Road in Pontiac. From the moment of sentencing, Troy defendants have exactly 42 days to file a claim of appeal as of right with the Michigan Court of Appeals. This deadline is jurisdictional — it cannot be extended in most circumstances — and the work of preparing an appeal must begin well before the deadline arrives.
Attorney Skinner begins every case with a comprehensive review of the trial record, which includes every transcript, exhibit, motion, and ruling from the Troy or Oakland County proceedings. He identifies every viable ground for appeal, researches the applicable law, and constructs an appellate brief that presents those arguments in the most precise and persuasive manner possible. For Troy defendants, that process can begin with a single phone call to (248) 693-4100.
Why Troy Residents Choose Skinner Law Office for Criminal Appeals
Troy is home to sophisticated corporate headquarters, high-income households, and residents who understand the value of specialization. When facing a criminal conviction, Troy residents and their families apply the same discerning judgment they use in business and professional decisions — they want a specialist, not a generalist. Skinner Law Office is that specialist.
- Sole practice area: Michigan appellate litigation — 100% of work, 100% of experience
- Over 25 years of exclusive Michigan appellate experience
- Oakland County location — same county as Troy and the Oakland County Circuit Court
- Recognized expert in Michigan appellate law — Detroit Free Press
- Direct attorney representation — not delegated to associates or paralegals
- Admitted to practice before all Michigan and relevant federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court
- Proven track record across every category of Michigan felony offense
Common Grounds for Appeal in Troy and Oakland County Cases
Troy criminal cases range from serious violent offenses to sophisticated white-collar crimes, drug cases, OWI charges, and sex offenses. Attorney Skinner identifies the following grounds for appeal most frequently in Oakland County cases:
- Ineffective assistance of trial counsel — failure to challenge evidence, investigate witnesses, or properly advise clients
- Fourth Amendment violations — unlawful searches, digital surveillance issues, or improper traffic stops by Troy Police Department
- Evidentiary errors — improper admission of prior criminal history, other acts, or prejudicial expert testimony
- Prosecutorial misconduct — misrepresentation of evidence or improper argument before the Oakland County jury
- Sentencing guideline errors — incorrect scoring of offense variables or prior record variables
- Insufficient evidence — verdicts based on weak or contradicted evidence
- Digital evidence issues — improper admission of cell phone data, GPS tracking, or social media evidence without proper foundation
White-Collar and Complex Fraud Appeals from Troy
Troy's corporate environment means that white-collar criminal charges — fraud, embezzlement, identity theft, computer crime, and securities violations — represent a significant portion of the serious criminal cases arising in the community. These cases often involve complex evidentiary issues, expert testimony disputes, and intricate legal arguments about intent and knowledge. Attorney Skinner's appellate experience extends to this category of offense, and he brings the same methodical approach to white-collar appeals as he does to violent crime cases.
Federal Court Access for Troy and Oakland County Defendants
Troy and Oakland County are within the Eastern District of Michigan for federal court purposes. Attorney Skinner handles federal criminal appeals and habeas corpus petitions for Troy-area defendants in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. For defendants facing federal charges — which are increasingly common in white-collar, drug trafficking, and organized crime cases arising from the Troy area — federal appellate experience is essential.
Contact Skinner Law Office — Troy's Nearby Criminal Appeals Attorney
If you are searching for a criminal appeals attorney near Troy, Skinner Law Office is right here in Oakland County. Call (248) 693-4100 or email mskinner@mskinner.com to speak directly with Attorney Michael B. Skinner and begin your case evaluation. The appeal deadline starts at sentencing — every day counts.
