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Faced 5+ Years in Prison

People Vs Joseph Amico

Covered by NYDaily News. Las Vegas man accused of threatening a prominent attorney and making vile remarks.

Faced 10+ Years in Prison

People Vs. Anna Sorokin

Covered by New York Times, and other outlets. Fake heiress accused of conning the city’s wealthy, and has an HBO special being made about her.

Faced 3+ Years in Prison

People Vs. Genevieve Sabourin

Accused of stalking Alec Baldwin. The case garnered nationwide attention, with USAToday, NYPost, and other media outlets following it closely.

Faced Potential Charges

Ghislaine Maxwell Juror

Juror who prompted calls for new Ghislaine Maxwell trial turns to lawyer who defended Anna Sorokin.

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Meet Todd Spodek

WE PROVIDE WHITE GLOVE SERVICE TO CLIENTS
WHO WANT MORE FROM THEIR ATTORNEY

The Spodek Law Group understands how delicate high-profile cases can be, and has a strong track record of getting positive outcomes. Our lawyers service a clientele that is nationwide. With offices in both LA and NYC, and cases all across the country - Spodek Law Group is a top tier law firm.

Todd Spodek is a second generation attorney with immense experience. He has many years of experience handling 100’s of tough and hard to win trials. He’s been featured on major news outlets, such as New York Post, Newsweek, Fox 5 New York, South China Morning Post, Insider.com, and many others.

In 2022, Netflix released a series about one of Todd’s clients: Anna Delvey/Anna Sorokin.

Why Clients Choose Spodek Law Group

The reason is simple: clients want white glove service, and lawyers who can win. Every single client who works with the Spodek Law Group is aware that the attorney they hire could drastically change the outcome of their case. Hiring the Spodek Law Group means you’re taking your future seriously. Our lawyers handle cases nationwide, ranging from NYC to LA. Our philosophy is fair and simple: our nyc criminal lawyers only take on clients who we know will benefit from our services.

We’re selective about the clients we work with, and only take on cases we know align with our experience – and where we can make a difference. This is different from other law firms who are not invested in your success nor care about your outcome.

If you have a legal issue, call us for a consultation.
We are available 24/7, to help you with any – and all, challenges you face.

Federal Appeals Lawyers

The Spodek Law Group is a top rated federal appeals law firm. If you need help appealing a federal case, we can help. If you’re wrongfully convicted, or you’re facing an excessive sentence, a federal appeals attorney at the Spodek Law Group can help you. An experienced federal appeals attorney can help you reverse a wrongful conviction, or reduce a sentence in a federal case. The federal appeals attorneys at our firm are admitted to practice in many federal circuit courts, and can help you understand your chances of successfully appealing your case.

A direct appeal of a federal conviction begins with filing a notice of appeal by a federal appeals attorney within 2 weeks of sentencing. The defendant, called the “appellant,” has to file a brief with the clerk of the US Court of Appeals right after. This document explains to the court the history of the case, and the relevant facts of the case, and the legal/factual findings of the court, and most importantly – the legal arguments behind why the sentence should be reversed.

The government will then respond by filing an opposing brief. Briefs will be sent to a panel 3 federal judges to be reviewed. Lawyers for each side may be called for an oral argument before the panel, but more often, the appeal is decided on the substance within the brief. If either party is unhappy with the panel’s ruling, it can file a reconsideration, or rehearing, by the Court of Appeals. This Court consists of over a dozen judges.

How Long Does a Federal Criminal Appeal Take?
The answer on how long a federal criminal appeal could take might be disappointing to you. The appellate process is incredibly slow, especially at the federal level. Most federal criminal appeals take upwards of a year or more. It is possible for an appeal to take even longer, or perhaps your case could move more quickly. However, if you want to appeal your case decision, it is important that you get ready for a long and drawn-out battle.

If you or your loved ones are dissatisfied with the result you received in a trial and want to file an appeal, it is crucial that you work with a knowledgeable lawyer who is willing to put in the hard work required to guarantee you have the best chance at success. Our federal appeals team is available right now to begin working with anyone who has been convicted of a misdemeanor or federal felony and knows what it takes to win both verdict and sentence appeals. Visit our firm today or call us via phone for a free initial case consultation and to learn more about how to file an appeal, what the appellate process is in a federal criminal case, and what steps you need to take for a successful appeal.

There is only one result that you will be happy with if you invest your time and resources in a lengthy legal battle—victory. Our skilled federal defense attorneys know how to win it and are fully equipped to take over at any stage of the appellate process. Remember, you may only have the right to appeal for a limited time, so act quickly. Although the appellate process takes so long, the time you have to file an appeal goes by very fast. Don’t think twice. Work with a lawyer early on and make sure you take the proper steps to file an appeal.

First Steps in Filing a Federal Criminal Appeal
Following sentencing in a case, you will file notice of appeal. The court reporter will then order transcripts from the trial—this can potentially be done in advance if you have been convicted and want to appeal. You move into the briefing stage once you have a transcript of everything that was said and done in your case. During the briefing stage, your lawyer will prepare a written account of your argument for the court. The appellate court takes over the case after briefs are prepared by both sides.

Federal Appellate Courts–Filing a Criminal Appeal
You may have to wait for a long time to hear back on next steps once the court takes over a case. Appellate courts have many cases to handle and often too few judges to go around. Moreover, appellate courts have long records to review, which can take months.

Oral argument will be ordered if a court decides it is necessary. Although this may indicate that the court is more seriously considering your appeal, this can prolong an appellate case even further.  To guarantee you are fully guided throughout the appeal process, work with a lawyer who will help you keep track of how your case is proceeding and make certain you have the best chance towards a favorable end result.

The panel of judges will decide what should happen in the case when a court finishes with briefs and, if necessary, oral arguments. They may make a ruling overturning the case, they may affirm the lower court judgment, or they can remand the case back to another court with instructions. This can mean heading back to court to further prolong a conclusion to your legal battle.

The appellate process is not short and definitely not easy. This is why we recommend that you have an experienced lawyer on your side helping you handle every aspect of the appellate process. Our skilled trial attorneys have extensive experiences and are prepared to do whatever it takes to get you the results you deserve. We will work for as long as it takes to ensure justice is served. For individualized case advice and to learn more on what you can do to keep combatting for your best interests, get in touch with our defense team. Continue fighting even after a federal conviction! Let our team represent you.

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I was searching for a law firm with some power to help me deal with a warrant in New York . After 6 days I decided to go with Spodek Law Group. It helped that This law firm is well respected by not only the top law firms in New York , but the DA , Judge as well. I...

~Fonder Brandon

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It was my good fortune to retain Spodek Law Group for representation for my legal needs. From the beginning, communication was prompt and thorough. Todd, Kenneth and Alex were the first people I worked with and they all made me, and my company Qumana skincare feel comfortable and confident that the team was going to work hard for me. Everything...

~A G

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After meeting with several law firms, I chose the Spodek Law Group not only for their professionalism and experience, but for the personal attention given to me right from the initial consultation. It is important to recognize how crucial having the right legal team is when faced with potentially life altering events that impact families and the lives of loved...

~George Cherubini

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