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What is a CPL 440 Motion and am I entitled to have one filed on my behalf? 

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A CPL 440 motion is a collateral appeal of the judgment of conviction involving matters outside the record on appeal that could, therefore, not be raised in the direct appeal. Our experienced staff attorneys will thoroughly review each client’s file and decide whether it is appropriate to file a CPL 440 motion on their behalf.