Civil and Criminal Appeal Attorneys in Oklahoma

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Appellate Attorneys in Oklahoma

Complex Appeals, Clearly Argued.
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When the trial court gets it wrong—or gets buried in complexity—you need appellate counsel who can see the bigger picture and distill it into a persuasive legal argument. At All Rise!, our appellate attorneys have represented major Oklahoma institutions and tribal nations in some of the most sophisticated, high-value appeals in the state.

Our experience spans both state and federal courts, where we handle civil, regulatory, tribal, and criminal appeals with the precision and clarity appellate courts demand. Whether you need to defend a hard-won judgment or reverse a legal misstep, our team is prepared to brief, argue, and win the case on the merits.

High-Stakes Civil Appeals

Our attorneys have briefed and argued appeals on behalf of:

Choctaw Nation and many other federally recognized tribes in a multimillion-dollar insurance dispute against Lexington Insurance, Liberty Mutual, and many other global insurance companies before the Supreme Court of Oklahoma. Our attorneys have also represented several tribes in tribal, state, and federal courts on appeal, such as the recent decision in 2024 from the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals in Phillips v. James, which affirmed tribal sovereign immunity for employees acting within their official capacities. Tribal government negotiations and inter-sovereign disputes
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The University of Oklahoma in employment, First Amendment, and public records appeals, including Garg v. the University before the Oklahoma Supreme Court for a breach of contract claim, Knox/Vijay v. the University before the Oklahoma Supreme Court for fees/costs associated with COVID closures, Patterson v. the University before the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit related to a student education claim, and McLaughlin v. the University before the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, and, currently pending, our Executive Director, Austin R. Vance represents the University concerning the appeal by NonDoc Media pending before the Oklahoma Supreme Court.Insurance claims involving bad faith or significant damages
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Multiple Oklahoma school districts defending appropriations and state aid issues in front of the Oklahoma Supreme Court, including the recent Independent School Districts v. Walters litigation, in which Jeremy Otis successfully defended a dismissal in a landmark school finance case. In Independent School Districts v. Walters, Jeremy represented the Intervenor-Appellees, Tulsa-area districts, in a highly technical appeal about whether school districts could recover state aid based on allegedly incorrect funding formulas. The Oklahoma Supreme Court affirmed dismissal, agreeing with Jeremy’s position that the appellants lacked standing and their claims were barred by constitutional time limits . It is a prime example of the kind of complex statutory and constitutional interpretation that appellate courts demand—and that All Rise! delivers.
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Criminal Appeals

Our appellate practice addresses the full range of criminal law errors: whether your trial lawyer failed to properly object, the court denied your constitutional rights, or the jury was misled by improper instructions—we know how to identify and raise the strongest claims on appeal. We also bring claims of prosecutorial misconduct, suppressed evidence, and sentencing irregularities when the record supports them.Most civil disputes move through a clear, step-by-step process:

Beyond Conviction: Post-Conviction & Habeas Relief.
For those who have exhausted their direct appeal or were denied relief at trial, we pursue post-conviction relief and federal habeas corpus. These complex and time-sensitive procedures can open new doors when evidence has come to light or rights were violated. Our team handles post-conviction applications under Oklahoma law and federal habeas petitions under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 with precision and persistence.
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A Track Record of Advocacy That Matters.
All Rise! attorneys have stood beside people whose lives were shattered by the system—like Rebecca Hogue, a mother charged with murder after her boyfriend killed her child while she was at work. Her case, featured on A&E’s Accused: Guilty or Innocent?, became a national example of Oklahoma’s failure-to-protect laws gone awry. It also demonstrated the power of appellate litigation when lives are on the line.
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We have also represented other high-stakes matters, including criminal appeals involving long-term incarceration, violent felonies, and tribal jurisdictional issues. From those facing unjust verdicts to those denied basic fairness, our clients trust us to restore their voices in the appellate process.

Our Civil Litigation Services

Why Choose All Rise! for Your Appeal?

We do not just rehash trial transcripts—we build stories. That includes understanding the law, marshalling the record, and making appellate judges care. We write for legal audiences, but we do not forget the human ones.

Appeals are not just trials done over—they are a different legal art form. At All Rise!, our lawyers are appellate practitioners, not just trial attorneys who dabble in appeals. We bring together clear legal writing, deep constitutional insight, and courtroom experience to present your case with force and clarity. And because we intentionally limit our caseload, each case gets the care and attention it deserves. If you or someone you love recently lost a case with an questionable legal issue, or has been convicted unfairly or sentenced unjustly, let All Rise! help. We will dig into the trial record, uncover reversible error, and fight for the justice the trial court missed.

Appeals have strict deadlines. Time is critical. Contact us today to speak directly with an experienced Oklahoma criminal appellate attorney.

Appeals We Handle

We have handled and are available to consult or take the lead on:
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Oklahoma Supreme Court and Court of Civil Appeals
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Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals
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Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
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Interlocutory Appeals and Writs
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Tribal Appellate Proceedings
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Administrative Appeals (e.g., insurance, gaming, education, election disputes)
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If your legal matter is headed for appeal, or you need appellate co-counsel who understands both your case and your values, contact All Rise! today. We are appellate attorneys grounded in Oklahoma, with a vision wide enough to see the legal forest—and a pen sharp enough to chart a winning path through it.

austin R. Vance

Appellate Attorneys in Oklahoma

Complex Appeals, Clearly Argued.‍

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Complex Appeals, Clearly Argued.
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