William Kent is a seasoned criminal appeals attorney handling federal criminal appeals nationwide and Florida criminal appeals and post-conviction cases statewide.
His practice is focused and selective, built on decades of appellate work at the highest levels of the court system.
Cell Phone 904-662-4419
Office 904-398-8000
Email kent@williamkent.com
Criminal appeals are not about retrying a case. They help identify legal errors, preserve constitutional issues, and present arguments that appellate judges will take seriously.
William Kent brings long-standing experience in appellate strategy, sentencing law, and post-conviction litigation. His work includes precedent-setting decisions and a United States Supreme Court victory continuously cited by courts across the country. Every case is personally reviewed with care, realism, and attention to detail.
This is not high-volume representation. Each appeal is approached with focus, preparation, and respect for what is at stake.
Decades devoted to criminal appeals and post-conviction litigation
Proven experience in complex sentencing and constitutional issues
Hundreds of federal and state criminal appeals handled
Nationwide federal appellate practice
Clear communication and straightforward case evaluations
Representation in U.S. Courts of Appeals across the country, including challenges to convictions, sentences, and constitutional violations. Federal appellate cases demand accuracy and experience—mistakes cannot be undone later.
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Statewide representation in Florida criminal appeals, Rule 3.850 and 3.800 motions, and related post-conviction matters. These cases often involve sentencing errors, ineffective assistance of counsel, or violations that only become clear after conviction.
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Sentencing is often where experience makes the greatest difference. William Kent is frequently retained to handle sentencing and resentencing proceedings, where careful legal argument and strategic advocacy can make a meaningful difference in outcome.
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Appeals can be challenging and uncertain, but the right lawyer can help clarify the path forward.
William Kent is known for providing clear, realistic guidance and for building the strongest possible arguments available under the law, without false promises or unrealistic expectations.
Clients and families receive the information they need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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If you are considering an appeal or post-conviction motion, time matters—and so does who you choose to represent you.
Cell Phone 904-662-4419
Office 904-398-8000
Email kent@williamkent.com
