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APPEALS AND OTHER POST-CONVICTION MATTERS
Attorneys who wish to accept appeals and other post-conviction assignments must be individually approved and must complete a training requirement.
Training Requirement:
Applicants for certification to accept these cases must complete an 8-hour Appeals and Post-Conviction Training Program offered by CPCS.
Application Procedure:
The applicant should submit a letter to the CPCS Chief Counsel explaining in detail why his/her experience qualifies him/her for appeals and post-conviction assignments. A summary of appellate and trial experience should be included as well as a resume. Two legal advocacy writing samples should be submitted with the letter of application at least one of which addresses a criminal law issue. The samples do not need to be appellate briefs. You should also include the names, addresses and phone numbers of two references who are familiar with the applicant’s abilities in legal research and writing, criminal defense (advocacy) and/or appellate practice.
The above package should be sent to:
Donald Bronstein
Director of Criminal Appeals
44 Bromfield Street
Boston, MA 02108
Applicants will be notified when a decision has been made.
Certification:
Attorneys certified for Appeals and Post-Conviction assignments are qualified to receive assignments on appeals, new trial motions, motions for relief from unlawful restraint, post-appeal motions to revise or revoke, and other related to post-conviction proceedings.
Assignment of Cases:
The CPCS Post Conviction Appellate Assignment Unit will assign appellate and other post-conviction cases to certified attorneys.
Performance Requirements:
By accepting these cases attorneys agree to abide by the Standards for Representation of Clients by an Appellate Defender. A copy of the Standards is provided with the acceptance letter and is contained in the CPCS Manual for Assigned Counsel.
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