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NC Office of the Appellate Defender

NC Office of the Appellate Defender

We represent indigent adult and juvenile clients on appeal after a criminal conviction, juvenile delinquency disposition, and mental health commitment, and when the State appeals a trial court ruling.

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  • COA Anders Review
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  • Introductory Letter
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  • No Oral Argument in COA
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  • PDR Denial for State
  • PDR Translation
  • PROA Served on ADA
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  • State’s Brief Filed in SC – No Response
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  • State’s PDR Filed
  • Appellate Rule 15
  • NCGS 7A-31

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Office of the Appellate Defender
123 W. Main St., Ste. 500
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 354-7210

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