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How Long Do Federal Appeals Take?

If you’ve been convicted of a federal crime and you plan to appeal your conviction, it’s important to understand that patience is a virtue. Due to a variety of reasons, federal appeals generally take longer to process than most of us wish they would.

How long do federal appeals take? Generally speaking, it can take anywhere between a few months and two years for the appeals court to render a decision. Based on current time frames and our own experience, it’s not unreasonable to expect the appeals process to last about a year or more.

The Appeals Process

Why does it take so long for the appeals courts to render a decision? There are several factors, not the least of which is the sheer volume of court cases to be processed, and the paperwork involved. Additionally, if the circumstances of your case are particularly complex, it can take longer to prepare effective briefs, and longer for the appellate judges to consider your appeal. In short, your appeal goes through a process of steps, and every step takes time. Here’s the process in a nutshell.

While federal appeals take longer to process than most of us would like, the fact remains that a hastily rendered decision would be less likely to turn out in your favor. For that reason, if you are awaiting a decision on an appealed federal conviction or sentence, it’s ultimately in your best interest to be patient.

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