Anne-Marie Waggoner, Appellate Attorney in Walnut Creek, California

Anne-Marie concentrates on appellate, civil rights, employment, litigation, and trade secrets. Each area below outlines the kind of case Anne-Marie handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

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Anne-Marie's primary office is at Treat Towers, 1255 Treat Blvd., Ste. 600, Walnut Creek, CA, 94597. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Anne-Marie usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Anne-Marie discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Anne-Marie for a appellate case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Anne-Marie walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Anne-Marie offer a free consultation?

  Anne-Marie charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Anne-Marie's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Anne-Marie's current terms during booking.

• How long do appellate cases in California typically take?

  Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Anne-Marie gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Anne-Marie take my case if I'm outside Walnut Creek?

  Anne-Marie is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Anne-Marie will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Anne-Marie?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Anne-Marie will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Anne-Marie accepting new appellate clients right now?

  Anne-Marie's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.