Is There a Deadline for Filing an Appeal?

Yes, there is a deadline to file a criminal appeal in Texas. You must file your notice of appeal within 30 days of the criminal court entering the judgment or the judge sentencing you. If you miss the appeal deadlines in Texas, you might lose your chance to appeal.

Filing a notice of appeal is the first step in the appeals process. It tells the court that you disagree with the decision and want a higher court to review it. If you think you need to appeal, it’s important to act quickly. Contact a lawyer as soon as possible to meet this critical deadline.