Appellate Practice

A Superior Court judgment does not always mark the end of your case.  A misapplication of the law or the facts may be grounds to take your case up on appeal.   Howev er, the practice of law before the Court of Appeal is very different than practicing in the trial courts.

An appellate attorney must be able to objectively review the record, identifiy legal arguments, and carefully craft the arguments in a logical, well-written brief.

Ms. Benedict has represented in excess of 100 clients on appeal and has argued cases at all levels of California's legal system, including the California Supreme Court.  Some of her published cases include:  People v. Vasquez (2005) Cal.Lexis 9007; In re Emiliano M  (2003) 1 Cal.4th 510; People v. Buttram (2002) 30 Cal.4th 773; In re Arturo D/People v. Hinger(2002) 27 Cal.4th 60;  People v. Martinez (2003) 113 Cal.App.4th 400, In re Daniel W. (2003) 106 Cal.App.4th 159; People v. Baker (2001) 98 Cal.App.4th 1217.

Prior to opening her law office, Ms. Benedict worked as a staff attorney with Appellate Defenders, Inc.  Appellate Defenders, Inc., administers the appointed counsel program for the California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District.  As a staff attorney, Ms. Benedict received extensive training on how to effectively present arguments to California's Court of Appeal.  Additionally, while working at ADI, Ms. Benedict was responsible not only for managing her own caseload, she was also responsible for supervising the work of other appellate attorneys.   

Law Offices of Amanda F. Benedict
3790 Via De La Valle, Ste. 313
Del Mar, CA  92014
phone: 619-236-0054 // fax: 619-236-0153
amanda@amandabenedict.com