The appeallate process requires a unique combination of trial experience and writing ability.  Mr. Bodiford and Ms. Gray have an unique "360 degree" approach to criminal appeals.  Both are highly experienced criminal trial lawyers, so appellate issues are readily apparent to them.  Ms. Gray has been a full-time criminal appeals lawyer for several years anad has written many appellate briefs, and Mr. Bodiford is an accomplished writer, so both can draft complete and comprehensive appellate briefs.

     This combination serves the firm's appeal clients well, in that the attorneys can review the trial record and find issues that can be translated in to an effective appeal.

     Further, there are post-trial motions that must be filed.  Ms. Gray is always very careful to preserve and protect the record and the client's appellate rights by carefully reviewing the record for motions that are commonly missed by most attorneys.