Ward Stafford Clay, Attorney at Law, has more than 25 years of experience as a trial and appeals lawyer in the criminal justice system. He was the Chief of the Criminal Appeals Division at the San Diego City Attorney's office. His legal knowledge combined with his experience in the state and federal courts in the San Diego area provides clients with expert legal representation they can rely on. If you believe an error was made in your or your loved one's criminal case, or if you feel that your lawyer did not properly represent you, it is critical to consult with a qualified San Diego criminal appeals lawyer who can help you pursue appropriate legal remedies in state and federal appellate courts.
Attorney Ward Stafford Clay will assist his clients to meet critical deadlines in filing writs and appeals. He is an expert in preparing legal briefs, a persuasive advocate in delivering oral arguments and tactical wizard in working for his clients' best interests in demanding situations with strict deadlines.
Ward Stafford Clay, Attorney at Law, can prepare your case for appeal and represent your best interests for any state or federal appeal. He is admitted to practice law in California Superior Courts, the California Courts of Appeal, the Supreme Court of California and the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. He is a California State Bar Certified Specialist in Criminal Law, and he has focused his practice on criminal defense service in San Diego since 1991.
Mr. Clay is also a former San Diego Deputy District Attorney. He can anticipate the methods and the tactics of the prosecution and ensure a zealous defense in adverse legal situations.
Ardent Defense in Your Criminal Appeal
If you are factually or legally innocent of a crime for which you have been convicted or were convicted of a greater charge than was appropriate for your conduct, it is important to act quickly in the appeals process. There are strict deadlines in filing an appeal, which if missed, forever prevent you from pursuing a remedy.
- Evidence may have been improperly admitted in your case.
- Your lawyer could have made an error in your defense that you are unaware of.
- The judge or jury might have made a mistake in evidence or legal procedure that resulted in your being wrongly convicted or sentenced.
The law demands that you are entitled to the services of an effective attorney to pursue your best possible outcome on appeal.
Contact San Diego Appellate Lawyer Ward Stafford Clay
Call the office at 619-272-6914 or toll free at 888-546-2109 to schedule a free and confidential initial consultation. Mr. Clay is responsive and prompt in returning phone calls, and you will have a full understanding of your legal options by the end of your first consultation.
Timely response to questions and meeting requests by e-mail are also provided.
