Post-Conviction Hearings | What's The Appeal?

Lawyer Talk: Off the Record

Anyone appealing a conviction should always consider post-conviction strategies and consult lawyers who understand their importance and deadlines.

I take you behind the scenes of Ohio’s post-conviction hearings—a part of the criminal appellate process that’s often misunderstood and, frankly, overlooked.

Building on our previous discussion, I explain what post-conviction petitions are, why they matter, and share my recent experience handling a rare, week-long post-conviction hearing.

I break down the legal standards we have to meet, the importance of expert testimony, and how the landscape for these hearings is shifting in Ohio. I also walk you through what really happens after you score a win in post-conviction court, what appeals might look like, and why post-conviction work can be a make-or-break factor when you’re choosing an attorney.

Whether you’ve got your own case on the line or just want to understand more about what happens after a criminal conviction, I’ve packed this episode with practical insights and real-world advice. Join me as we dig into the nitty-gritty of the appellate process and why timing—and the right legal strategy—matter so much.

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Recorded at Channel 511.

Stephen E. Palmer, Esq. has been practicing criminal defense almost exclusively since 1995. He has represented people in federal, state, and local courts in Ohio and elsewhere.

Though he focuses on all areas of criminal defense, he particularly enjoys complex cases in state and federal courts.

He has unique experience handling and assembling top defense teams of attorneys and experts in cases involving allegations of child abuse (false sexual allegations, false physical abuse allegations), complex scientific cases involving allegations of DUI and vehicular homicide cases with blood alcohol tests, and any other criminal cases that demand jury trial experience.

Steve has unique experience handling numerous high publicity cases that have garnered national attention.

For more information about Steve and his law firm, visit Palmer Legal Defense.

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