Bastrop, TX Criminal Defense Law Firms & Lawyers

First, this does not sound like a business litigation case, i.e. a dispute between owners of or investors in a business entity.  This sounds more like a criminal law matter. These "ask a lawyer" questions generally are categorized by practice area.  You are more likely to reach a lawyer who practices in the area of law you need if you recategorize your question as in the practice area of "criminal law."Second, you probably need to contact directly an experienced appellate attorney who practices in the area of criminal law in or near the county where the conviction occurred.  A question like "can you help" is too vague to answer in a public Q&A forum like this.  Your loved one really needs to have an extensive privileged conference with a criminal defense attorney so that confidential details pertaining to the case can be discussed without making them public in a forum like this.  Be aware that the time to appeal once a trial is completed is very limited, so he should contact a criminal defense attorney with appellate experience immediately.

What can be done depends on the county. Generally your bond isn't forfeited because your lawyer does not show up for court but because YOU do not show up for court. You can always make a new bond. And, you can hire a new lawyer.