Postconviction & Habeas Corpus
A trial record rarely tells the full story. Postconviction and habeas corpus proceedings allow individuals to challenge their convictions and sentences based on new or previously undiscovered information that is not in the trial record.
Angela accepts:
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Postconviction cases throughout Illinois
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Federal habeas corpus cases nationwide
Her experience in this area is extensive:
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Worked with the Illinois Innocence Project in law school, investigating and preparing actual-innocence cases for postconviction review
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Clerked for federal district and appellate judges, assisting with complex habeas corpus matters
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Represented individuals with federal convictions and Florida death sentences in habeas corpus review under 28 U.S.C. §§ 2241, 2254 & 2255
She has litigated issues such as:
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Actual innocence
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Ineffective assistance of counsel
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Brady violations (withheld evidence)
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Prosecutorial misconduct
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Other constitutional and procedural errors
Angela has also taught federal habeas corpus, wrongful convictions, criminal procedure, and criminal law to law students and undergraduates, bringing both practical and academic expertise to every case.
Get in Touch
For more information about postconviction or habeas corpus representation please reach out to Angela Reaney's Law. Our team is here to provide you with the guidance and support you need during this important process.
