Minnesota State Appeals Attorneys
- Award-Winning Law Firm
- State & Federal Court Experience
- Experienced MN Litigators
- Serving Minnesota Since 2003
Award-Winning Minnesota State Appeals Attorneys
A decision from a Minnesota trial court is not always the end of the case.
If you believe a legal error affected the outcome of your case—or you're defending a favorable decision on appeal—Burns & Hansen can help you evaluate your options. Our attorneys represent individuals, businesses, and trial counsel in civil and criminal appeals before Minnesota's appellate courts.
Why Burns & Hansen for State Appeals
When you work with Burns & Hansen, you benefit from:
- One of the largest and most experienced appellate practices in Minnesota.
- Extensive experience before the Minnesota Court of Appeals and the Minnesota Supreme Court.
- Attorneys who regularly handle both civil and criminal appeals arising from Minnesota trial courts.
- Experience evaluating trial court rulings, identifying appealable issues, and presenting persuasive written and oral arguments.
- Guidance before an appeal is filed when trial-court decisions may affect the issues available for appellate review.
- Consistent communication and direct attorney involvement throughout the appellate process.
Common Situations We Can Help With
You may benefit from a Minnesota state appeals attorney if you're trying to:
- Appeal a judgment or order issued by a Minnesota state court.
- Respond after the opposing party files an appeal.
- Challenge legal or procedural errors that affected the outcome of your case.
- Appeal a business, real estate, family law, employment, probate, or criminal matter.
- Address appellate issues arising during state-court litigation.
- Work with appellate counsel alongside your trial attorney.
- Understand Minnesota's appellate deadlines and procedures.
- Address another potential state appeal, or aren't sure whether appellate review is available. Contact Burns & Hansen to discuss your situation with an attorney.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Title Goes Here
Your content goes here. Edit or remove this text inline or in the module Content settings. You can also style every aspect of this content in the module Design settings and even apply custom CSS to this text in the module Advanced settings.
What is a state appeal?
A state appeal asks a higher Minnesota court to review whether a legal or procedural error affected the outcome of a case decided in a Minnesota state trial court.
Which courts hear state appeals in Minnesota?
Most appeals are heard first by the Minnesota Court of Appeals. In some cases, further review may be sought before the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Can any state court decision be appealed?
Not necessarily. Whether a decision can be appealed depends on the type of order involved and the applicable rules of appellate procedure. An appellate attorney can help determine whether appellate review is available.
Does Burns & Hansen handle both civil and criminal state appeals?
Yes. Our attorneys represent clients in both civil and criminal appeals before Minnesota's appellate courts.
Can Burns & Hansen work with my trial attorney?
Yes. We frequently work alongside trial counsel, providing appellate guidance and representation while trial attorneys remain involved when appropriate.
Can appellate counsel become involved before a state appeal is filed?
Yes. Our appellate attorneys can assist during trial-court proceedings when significant legal questions, rulings, or post-trial issues may affect a later appeal.
How soon should I contact an appellate attorney?
As soon as possible. Minnesota appeals are governed by strict filing deadlines, and early guidance can help protect your appellate rights.
Speak With a Minnesota State Appeals Attorney
Minnesota appellate rules impose specific requirements and deadlines for challenging a trial court decision.
Contact Burns & Hansen as early as possible to evaluate the ruling, identify potential appellate issues, and determine the appropriate next step.
