About

Georgia appellate lawyer Scott Key has a practice that focuses on criminal appeals and habeas corpus law. He has been involved in trial court cases ranging from the Georgia Court of Appeals to the Supreme Court and federal court system.

Key understands the strict nature of the legal system and creatively challenges the law in hopes of making a positive impact on both the conviction laws and the already convicted. He notes that the interesting thing about appellate law is that it changes with paradigm shifts in court personnel and technological advances, which makes it possible for Key and his fellow lawyers to collaboratively work to change the law. Key consults lawyers who are involved in interesting trials and works with them to formulate ways to preserve cases and how to possibly use that information to influence the law.

Separating himself from the average lawyer, Key puts strong emphasis on client relations. Representing people on appeals means most of the clients have already been convicted and are in detention facilities, which makes lines of communication limited. Understanding the multi-faceted role of the lawyer as a counselor, Key visits his clients in prison and even responds to their hand written letters. He takes the extra time to make sure his clients understand their situation and their available options.

The goal of Key’s blog, Georgia Criminal Appellate Law Blog, is to show his breadth of knowledge in appellate law. A seasoned lawyer with a knack for writing with a conversational, yet authoritative voice, this blog will cover federal issues. His insight and commentaries regarding post-conviciton and habeas corpus, which will be posted multiple times weekly, aim to market Key’s skills and services throughout the 11th circuit national court of appeals.