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Tysons Corner · Appeals
Appeals in Tysons Corner
Appellate Advocacy in Virginia and the Fourth Circuit
When the trial court gets it wrong, we take it further.
Our Approach
Appeals in Tysons Corner
Fairfax County Circuit Court is one of the busiest trial courts in Virginia, and the volume of significant civil and criminal matters resolved there generates a steady stream of appellate work. Appeals from Fairfax County Circuit Court proceed to the Virginia Court of Appeals and, ultimately, the Virginia Supreme Court — courts that expect rigorous briefing, precise legal argument, and counsel who has mastered the trial record.
Greenberg Costle & Bradley handles criminal and civil appeals from Fairfax County Circuit Court, the Eastern District of Virginia, and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals from our Tysons Corner office. We take on appeals in cases tried by other counsel as well as our own matters, and we bring the same strategic discipline and strong appellate writing to every case. Our attorneys have argued before the Virginia Court of Appeals, the Virginia Supreme Court, and the Fourth Circuit.
What We Handle
Appeals Services
Civil Appeals
- Appeals from civil judgments and orders
- Interlocutory appeals
- Injunction and preliminary relief appeals
- Fourth Circuit civil appeals
- Virginia Court of Appeals civil matters
- Post-trial motions and renewed motions for judgment
Our Philosophy
Quality Over Volume
Effective appellate advocacy in Virginia requires identifying the legal errors that were preserved at trial, understanding the standard of review that applies to each issue, and crafting briefs that give the appellate court a clear and compelling reason to reverse. We do not take every possible issue on appeal — we identify the arguments most likely to succeed and pursue them with precision, whether the case originated in Fairfax County Circuit Court or the Eastern District of Virginia.
Every client who retains Greenberg Costle & Bradley works directly with a named partner. We do not hand cases off to junior associates. We do not process volume. We focus on the cases that matter — and we give them the attention they deserve.
Why Choose Us
Why Greenberg Costle & Bradley?
✓ Experience arguing before the Virginia Court of Appeals and Virginia Supreme Court
✓ Established presence in Fairfax County Circuit Court — the court whose record we are most often appealing
✓ Strong appellate writing — persuasive briefs grounded in the trial record
✓ Strategic issue selection to maximize the chances of reversal
✓ Honest assessment of appellate prospects before you commit to an appeal
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are appeals from Fairfax County Circuit Court heard?
Appeals from Fairfax County Circuit Court in criminal cases go to the Virginia Court of Appeals, and from there to the Virginia Supreme Court. Appeals from the Eastern District of Virginia go to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond. Our attorneys are experienced in both the state and federal appellate systems.
How long do I have to file a notice of appeal from Fairfax County Circuit Court?
In Virginia criminal cases, a notice of appeal must generally be filed within 30 days of the final order. In civil cases, the deadline is also typically 30 days. Missing the deadline can forfeit your right to appeal entirely. If you have received an adverse ruling in Fairfax County Circuit Court, contact appellate counsel immediately.
What issues can be raised on appeal from a Fairfax County case?
Appeals are generally limited to legal errors that were preserved at the trial level — meaning they were raised and ruled on by the trial court. Factual findings are given deference on appeal. The strongest appeals identify clear legal errors: improper jury instructions, erroneous evidentiary rulings, constitutional violations, or insufficient evidence as a matter of law.
Can GCB handle an appeal from a Fairfax County case that they did not try?
Yes. We regularly handle appeals in cases tried by other counsel. Fresh appellate counsel often has an advantage — we review the record without the assumptions that trial counsel may carry, and we are better positioned to identify the strongest issues objectively. This is particularly valuable in complex Fairfax County commercial and criminal matters.
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Contact Greenberg Costle & Bradley today. Your consultation will be conducted by a named partner — not a paralegal or intake specialist.