Browse 13 ineffective assistance of counsel cases decided by Third Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Third Circuit Affirms Denial of Habeas Corpus for Alleged Sixth Amendment Violation
Ronald Koons v. Attorney General New Jersey, decided by Third Circuit on December 11, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit reviewed the denial of Ronald Koons's habeas corpus p...
Third Circuit Affirms Denial of Habeas Corpus for Ineffective Counsel Claim
Christopher Thieme v. Warden Fort Dix FCI, decided by Third Circuit on October 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Christopher Thiem...
Attorney's failure to file appeal not ineffective assistance without clear instruction
Jose Montanez v. Paula Price, decided by Third Circuit on October 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Jose Montanez's petition for a...
Third Circuit Affirms Denial of Habeas Corpus for Alleged Sixth Amendment Violation
Ronald Koons v. Attorney General New Jersey, decided by Third Circuit on September 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit reviewed the denial of Ronald Koons's habeas corpus ...
Third Circuit Affirms Denial of Habeas Corpus for Ineffective Counsel Claim
Ronald Koons v. Attorney General New Jersey, decided by Third Circuit on September 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit reviewed the denial of Ronald Koons's habeas corpus ...
Third Circuit Denies Habeas Relief in Murder Conviction
Kevin Johnson v. Superintendent Mahanoy SCI, decided by Third Circuit on July 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of habeas corpus rel...
Third Circuit Denies Habeas Relief for Murder Conviction Due to Procedural Default
Kevin Johnson v. Superintendent Mahanoy SCI, decided by Third Circuit on July 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of habeas corpus rel...
Third Circuit Denies Motion to Reopen Immigration Proceedings
Mohammad Qatanani v. Attorney General United States of America, decided by Third Circuit on July 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit reviewed the denial of Mohammad Qatana...
Third Circuit Denies Habeas Relief for Murder Conviction
Kevin Johnson v. Superintendent Mahanoy SCI, decided by Third Circuit on July 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of habeas corpus rel...
Failure to Appeal Not Always Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
Robert Lanoue v. Attorney General United States of America, decided by Third Circuit on July 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Rob...
Third Circuit Affirms Habeas Denial: No Due Process Violation in Undisclosed Evidence
Kelvin Rosa v. Administrator East Jersey State Prison, decided by Third Circuit on June 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit reviewed the denial of Kelvin Rosa's petition f...
Third Circuit Denies Habeas Relief in Death Penalty Case
Dion Horton v. Administrative Judge Jill Rangos, decided by Third Circuit on May 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of habeas corpus r...
Witness testimony against defendant does not violate attorney-client privilege
Roy Moses v. District Attorney Philadelphia, decided by Third Circuit on April 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of habeas corpus rel...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 13 ineffective assistance of counsel cases from Third Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 13.
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