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Libre Litigation specializes exclusively in appellate and post-conviction law. When trial-level options are exhausted, we find the path forward.

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Practice Areas
Criminal, Civil & Attorney
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States Licensed
MI · AZ · NC
§ 1983
Civil Rights
Federal Court Litigation
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01Criminal Defense

Full Case Evidence Review

You Can't Fight What You Can't See — We Find Everything.

Most wrongful convictions and unjust sentences survive not because the system worked correctly, but because critical errors were never identified. A Full Case Evidence Review is the foundation of every successful appeal. Our team performs a deep, methodical examination of your entire case record — every document, every transcript, every piece of evidence — using both experienced legal analysis and AI-powered research tools to uncover what trial counsel missed, what prosecutors concealed, and what courts failed to address.

Why a Full Evidence Review Changes Everything

Uncover Hidden Violations

Prosecutors are legally required to disclose favorable evidence. Violations happen often and go undetected. We look for every Brady/Giglio issue.

Expose Forensic Flaws

Lab errors, contamination, discredited techniques, and broken chains of custody are more common than courts admit. We find them.

Build a Winning Foundation

Every appeal is only as strong as its factual record. A full evidence review ensures no viable claim is overlooked before any strategy is locked in.

Know Before You File

Filing the wrong motion at the wrong time can waive rights and close doors permanently. A review tells you exactly what you have — and what to do with it.

What We Do

  • Complete review of all trial transcripts, police reports, and investigative files
  • Forensic analysis of physical evidence handling, chain of custody, and lab reports
  • Identification of suppressed, withheld, or newly available exculpatory evidence
  • Line-by-line examination of jury instructions for constitutional error
  • Review of prosecutorial conduct for Brady, Giglio, and Napue violations
  • Assessment of trial counsel's performance for Strickland ineffectiveness claims
  • AI-assisted case law research to match your facts to winning arguments
  • Written summary report detailing all viable legal claims and recommended strategy

Who This Is For

Anyone who believes their trial was unfair, that evidence was mishandled or hidden, or that their attorney failed them. This review is the essential first step — before any motion is filed or court is approached.

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A thorough evidence review often reveals claims that change everything. Without it, you may be fighting blind.

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02Criminal Defense⏱ Time-Sensitive

Direct Appeals

Challenge the Verdict. Demand Justice.

A direct appeal is your first — and often most critical — opportunity to challenge a wrongful conviction or unjust sentence. At Libre Litigation, we conduct an exhaustive review of trial records, transcripts, jury instructions, and rulings to identify every reversible error.

What We Do

  • Comprehensive trial record review and transcript analysis
  • Identification of constitutional violations and reversible error
  • Crafting persuasive appellate briefs and oral arguments
  • State appellate courts in Michigan, Arizona, and North Carolina
  • Federal circuit court appeals when constitutional issues arise

Who This Is For

Anyone convicted at trial who believes errors occurred — whether evidentiary rulings, improper jury instructions, prosecutorial misconduct, or ineffective assistance of counsel.

Most direct appeal deadlines are strict and cannot be extended. Act immediately.

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03Criminal Defense⏱ Time-Sensitive

Post-Conviction Relief

When the Direct Appeal Ends, the Fight Doesn't.

A failed direct appeal is not the final word. Post-conviction proceedings allow us to raise new evidence, newly discovered facts, and constitutional claims that weren't — or couldn't be — raised on direct appeal.

What We Do

  • Motions for new trial based on newly discovered evidence
  • Claims of actual innocence supported by DNA or exculpatory evidence
  • Ineffective assistance of trial or appellate counsel (Strickland claims)
  • Brady/Giglio violations — suppressed evidence by prosecution
  • State post-conviction petitions in MI, AZ, and NC courts

Who This Is For

Defendants whose direct appeals have been exhausted or denied, and those with new evidence, witness recantations, or claims of constitutional violations that emerged after trial.

Post-conviction deadlines vary by state and issue. Contact us to evaluate your window.

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04Criminal Defense⏱ Time-Sensitive

Federal Habeas Corpus

The Federal Constitution Protects You — We Enforce It.

Federal habeas corpus petitions under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 (state prisoners) and § 2255 (federal prisoners) are powerful tools to challenge unconstitutional detentions in federal court. We navigate this complex terrain with precision.

What We Do

  • Section 2254 petitions for state prisoners raising federal constitutional claims
  • Section 2255 motions for federal prisoners challenging conviction or sentence
  • Exhaustion analysis and procedural default arguments
  • Compelling new evidence claims under Schlup/McQuiggin actual innocence gateways
  • Federal evidentiary hearings and briefing at the district and circuit level

Who This Is For

State and federal prisoners whose constitutional rights were violated and who have exhausted available state remedies. The one-year AEDPA statute of limitations makes timing critical.

Federal habeas has strict one-year deadlines. Don't wait — your window may be closing.

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05Criminal Defense

Sentence Modification

A Sentence Is Not Always the Last Word.

Sentences that were legal at the time of conviction may now be challengeable due to changes in law, retroactive guidelines, or compassionate grounds. We identify and pursue every available avenue for sentence reduction.

What We Do

  • Compassionate release motions under 18 U.S.C. § 3582 for federal prisoners
  • Retroactive application of sentencing guideline amendments (Amendment 821 and others)
  • State resentencing motions based on changes in law or new mitigating evidence
  • Youthful offender and juvenile lifer resentencing petitions post-Miller/Montgomery
  • Clemency and commutation petitions to state and federal executives

Who This Is For

Individuals serving sentences that may now be disproportionate, unconstitutional, or reducible under new law — including elderly inmates, those with serious medical conditions, and juvenile lifers.

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Many sentence modification opportunities have deadlines or require swift action after a legal change.

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06Civil Rights⏱ Time-Sensitive

Civil Rights / § 1983

Hold Government Accountable.

When government officials violate your constitutional rights — through excessive force, unlawful arrest, malicious prosecution, or denial of due process — 42 U.S.C. § 1983 provides a path to justice. We fight these cases aggressively in federal court.

What We Do

  • Excessive force and police brutality claims under the Fourth Amendment
  • Unlawful arrest and false imprisonment
  • Malicious prosecution and fabricated evidence claims
  • Denial of due process and equal protection in government proceedings
  • Monell claims against municipalities for systemic unconstitutional policies

Who This Is For

Individuals whose constitutional rights were violated by law enforcement, corrections officers, prosecutors, judges acting outside their authority, or other government actors.

Civil rights claims carry statutes of limitations. The sooner you act, the stronger your case.

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07Criminal Defense

Case Consultation

Know Where You Stand. Know What's Possible.

Before charting a legal strategy, you need a clear picture of where you are and what avenues remain open. Our case consultations deliver an honest, thorough evaluation — no sugarcoating, no false hope, just sound legal analysis.

What We Do

  • Complete review of trial transcripts, court records, and prior filings
  • Identification of viable legal claims and relief pathways
  • Deadline analysis — critical windows you cannot afford to miss
  • Honest assessment of case strength and realistic outcomes
  • Strategic roadmap for next steps
  • Evaluation of prior counsel's performance and potential ineffectiveness claims
  • Written summary of findings and recommended actions

Who This Is For

Anyone who wants a second opinion on their case, is unsure whether valid claims remain, or needs help understanding the legal landscape before committing to a course of action.

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A consultation is the foundation of every successful post-conviction strategy.

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08Criminal Defense

Expungement & Record Sealing

A Past Mistake Shouldn't Define Your Future.

A criminal record can follow you for life — affecting employment, housing, professional licenses, and opportunities. Expungement and record sealing can legally erase or restrict access to past convictions and arrests, giving you a genuine fresh start.

What We Do

  • Eligibility analysis under Michigan's Clean Slate Act, AZ expungement statutes, and NC expunction laws
  • Expungement of misdemeanor and eligible felony convictions
  • Sealing of arrest records, dismissed charges, and acquittals
  • Set-aside petitions in Arizona (statutory offense expungement equivalent)
  • Juvenile record sealing and expungement for youthful offenders
  • Restoration of civil rights, including voting rights and firearm eligibility
  • Professional licensing board petitions following expungement
  • Preparation and filing of all court documents and agency notifications

Who This Is For

Individuals who have completed their sentence, satisfied all conditions of probation or parole, and are seeking to move forward without the burden of a public criminal record.

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Eligibility windows and waiting periods differ by state. A consultation will determine whether you qualify now — or when you will.

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09Criminal Defense⏱ Time-Sensitive

Emergency Stays & Injunctions

When Time Is the Enemy, We Move Fast.

Some legal emergencies cannot wait. Pending executions, imminent deportations, unlawful incarceration, and irreparable constitutional violations demand immediate court intervention. Libre Litigation is equipped to move with urgency — filing emergency motions for stays of execution, injunctive relief, and emergency habeas petitions on an expedited basis.

What We Do

  • Emergency stay of execution petitions in state and federal courts
  • Emergency habeas corpus filings to stop unlawful detention or transfer
  • Temporary restraining orders (TROs) and preliminary injunctions in civil rights cases
  • Emergency motions to stay deportation proceedings tied to criminal convictions
  • Emergency appellate filings when trial court orders cause immediate irreparable harm
  • 24/7 availability for true legal emergencies
  • Coordination with state and federal public defenders when appropriate

Who This Is For

Clients or families facing imminent irreparable harm — including execution dates, unlawful transfers, or constitutional violations requiring immediate court relief.

Do not wait. Emergency relief requires immediate action. Every hour matters.

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10Criminal Defense⏱ Time-Sensitive

Parole & Probation Defense

Freedom Is Worth Fighting For — Twice.

Being accused of violating parole or probation can send you back to prison — sometimes for longer than your original sentence. These proceedings move fast and offer fewer procedural protections than a criminal trial, but you still have rights.

What We Do

  • Representation at parole revocation hearings before the Michigan Parole Board, Arizona Board of Executive Clemency, and NC Post-Release Supervision Commission
  • Representation at probation violation hearings in state court
  • Challenging the sufficiency and admissibility of alleged violation evidence
  • Negotiating for reinstatement of supervision with modified conditions instead of incarceration
  • Technical violation defense — distinguishing minor infractions from willful non-compliance
  • Constitutional challenges to supervision conditions that are unduly restrictive or vague
  • Appeals of adverse parole board decisions

Who This Is For

Individuals on parole or probation who have been accused of a violation — whether a new criminal charge, a technical violation, or a missed appointment.

Revocation hearings are scheduled quickly. Contact us immediately upon receiving notice of a violation.

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11For Attorneys

Appellate Consulting for Attorneys

Expert Support Behind the Scenes.

Not every attorney specializes in appellate work — and appellate courts are an entirely different arena from trial. Libre Litigation provides behind-the-scenes consulting and co-counsel support to trial attorneys and law firms who need appellate expertise.

What We Do

  • Issue spotting and preservation strategy during trial proceedings
  • Ghostwriting and editing of appellate briefs for trial counsel
  • Oral argument preparation, moot court, and feedback coaching
  • Research memoranda on complex constitutional and procedural issues
  • Post-trial motion practice — motions for new trial, JNOV, and reconsideration
  • Second opinions on pending appellate strategies
  • Co-counsel arrangements for attorneys handling their first appeal
  • Expert review of opposing counsel's briefs for counterargument development

Who This Is For

Trial attorneys, solo practitioners, and small law firms who need specialized appellate support without referring out the entire case. All work can be provided confidentially.

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Appellate work is a specialty. Partnering with an expert can make the difference between a winning brief and a lost appeal.

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Our Process

How We Fight for You

Every case follows a rigorous, disciplined process designed to leave nothing on the table.

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Initial Consultation

We review your case materials, listen to your story, and give you an honest assessment of where you stand and what options remain.

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Deep Case Investigation

Our team conducts exhaustive record review — trial transcripts, evidence, prior filings — using AI-assisted legal research to uncover every arguable issue.

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Strategic Brief Drafting

We craft persuasive, court-ready briefs that clearly articulate your constitutional and legal claims with precision and authority.

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Filing & Litigation

We file in the appropriate court, manage all deadlines, argue your case zealously, and pursue every avenue until relief is obtained.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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