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Balin & Kotler, LLP
345 Franklin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: 415-241-7360
Fax: 415-252-8048
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Pacifica Office
1750 Francisco Blvd.
Pacifica, CA 94044
Phone: 650-359-1330
Fax: 650-359-2567
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Appeals, Writs & Complex Motions

Lawyers Handling Complex Motions and Appeals

A Certified Appellate Court Specialist With 30 Years of Experience

If you think you may be or are facing an appeal, it is important to have an experienced appellate attorney working on your side. Our appellate lawyer can review your case and help you avoid making critical mistakes on appeal.

At Balin & Kotler, LLP, our Certified Appellate Specialist can properly evaluate the trial court's record and assess the likelihood of prevailing on appeal. Over the past 30 years, attorney Eileen Kotler has skillfully handled civil and criminal appeals in state and federal court. Contact us online at 415-241-7360 in San Francisco and at 650-359-1330 in Pacifica to discuss your appeal during a free initial phone consultation.

Before beginning her legal career, attorney Kotler received a Masters degree in Public Health and worked as a physical therapist. This experience provides Ms. Kotler with significant insight into cases involving medical records and personal injury claims.

Preserving the Record and Framing Arguments for Appeal

If you are currently involved in a criminal or civil trial, and believe the legal process has not been implemented properly, we can consult with you to ensure that you do not miss important objections or waive important legal issues.

If you have already lost a criminal or civil trial, you have limited time to file a notice of appeal. We will evaluate the trial court's record, identify what issues need to be raised on appeal, and determine the likelihood of success. We are extremely effective at framing the issues in a manner that will meet the appellate court's procedural requirements.

Complex Motions

Motion practice can be complicated and time consuming. We have extensive experience preparing complex motions and extraordinary writs. Let us prepare your motion or writ.

Complex MotionsExtraordinary Writs
  • Discovery Motions
  • Writ of Mandamus
  • Summary Judgment Motions
  • Writ of Prohibition
  • Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
  • Writ of Habeas Corpus

Contact us online to discuss the validity of your appellate claim or prepare your complex motion or writ during a free initial phone consultation.


Balin & Kotler, LLP represents clients in San Francisco, Oakland, Redwood City, Modesto, Stockton, San Jose, Palo Alto, San Rafael, Pacifica, Redding, Alameda County, Stanislaus County, San Joaquin, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Marin County, Sacramento County, Fresno County and throughout California.