Criminal prosecutions often result in appeals challenging either the conviction or the sentence imposed. Welsh & Recker demonstrates its strengths in higher courts with substantial experience in appellate and post-conviction proceedings in federal and state courts.

We have argued many cases in the Third and other circuits, as well as in the Supreme Court of the United States, including cases that are significant for the legal principles established by the decision.

Aggressive defense practice during grand jury proceedings, at trial and sentencing can result in critically important defense challenges to government efforts in the courts of appeals and we advance those challenges when appropriate.