Post-Conviction Proceedings

Hancock, Lane & Barrett - Attorneys at Law in Little Rock, Arkansas Hancock, Lane & Barrett, PLLC designates a large percentage of its practice to criminal law; this includes post-conviction or Rule 37 proceedings.

Post-Conviction or Rule 37 proceedings usually allege that the trial or appellate counsel provided ineffective assistance of counsel. Rule 37 proceedings are a mix of criminal and civil law, and require knowledge of the filing deadlines, pleading formats, and the specific type of relief that can be had.

This area of the law is disliked by Judges and the Appellate Courts; a serious Petitioner should engage an attorney to prosecute any post-conviction request.

The attorneys at HLB have represented clients in post-conviction proceedings - both at the trial court level and on appeal. Please contact the office for a free initial consultation.