LisaLaw, LLC - Mesa, AZ

Strategic Post-Conviction Relief and Criminal Appeals in Mesa, Arizona

A criminal conviction does not have to be the end of your legal journey. Even after trial or a plea agreement, critical constitutional errors, incompetent trial representation, or newly discovered evidence can provide strong grounds to overturn a verdict or reduce an unjust sentence. Headquartered on East McKellips Road in Mesa, LisaLaw, LLC is a focused criminal defense boutique concentrating exclusively on post-conviction defense and criminal appeals throughout Arizona. Founded by attorney Lisa Witt, a graduate of Arizona State University Sandra Day O Connor College of Law who served as a criminal prosecutor before launching her defense practice in 1993, the firm offers an uncommon combination of analytical rigor and creative appellate strategy.

Post-conviction litigation requires exceptional legal writing, thorough trial record analysis, and a mastery of procedural rules. Large law firms often delegate brief writing to junior associates or treat appellate cases as secondary matters. At LisaLaw, LLC, clients work directly with Lisa Witt on every facet of their case. Having tried over one hundred cases before judges and juries and argued extensively before the Arizona Court of Appeals and the United States District Court, attorney Witt knows how to identify appealable trial errors that other lawyers overlook. When you hire a criminal defense lawyer from this firm, you secure passionate, personalized advocacy dedicated to restoring your freedom and clearing your record.

Petitions for Post-Conviction Relief and Direct Criminal Appeals

Challenging a wrongful conviction or disproportionate sentence demands strict adherence to statutory deadlines under the Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure. LisaLaw, LLC meticulously investigates trial transcripts, police reports, and attorney conduct to develop compelling petitions and appellate briefs. Practice areas include:

• Direct felony and misdemeanor criminal appeals before the Arizona Court of Appeals and Arizona Supreme Court
• Rule 32 and Rule 33 petitions for post-conviction relief addressing ineffective assistance of counsel
• Appeals challenging unconstitutional sentences, unlawful plea bargains, and trial court sentencing errors
• Petitions for federal habeas corpus relief in the United States District Court and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
• Challenging protective orders and appeals of injunctions against harassment
• Securing court funding for forensic experts and medical specialists to support post-conviction claims

Setting Aside Convictions and Restoring Civil Rights

Rebuilding your life after completing probation or serving a sentence requires removing legal roadblocks that hinder employment, housing, and personal independence. The firm helps individuals move forward with clean records through dedicated relief mechanisms, including:

• Motions to set aside criminal convictions under Arizona Revised Statutes to demonstrate rehabilitation
• Restoration of civil rights, including the right to vote and hold public office
• Applications for restoration of firearm rights under Arizona and federal statutes
• Petitions to seal adult criminal case records to safeguard personal privacy from public background checks
• Motions to designate class 6 undesignated open felonies as misdemeanors
• Petitions to terminate standard probation or lifetime sex offender registration requirements
• Good cause exception applications before the Arizona Board of Fingerprinting

Request a Confidential Case Evaluation

Strict filing deadlines apply to criminal appeals and post-conviction petitions in Arizona, meaning that hesitation can permanently waive your right to relief. If you or an incarcerated loved one needs an experienced criminal defense lawyer to review trial transcripts and explore appellate options, contact LisaLaw, LLC in Mesa today to schedule a confidential legal consultation.