Criminal appeal lawyers are not responsible. Can we get some legal fees back?

1. After the lawyer accepts the entrustment of the parties, the parties establish a service contract relationship. Lawyers should handle matters entrusted by the parties with due diligence and handle litigation affairs on their behalf.

2. If a lawyer fails to perform his duties after accepting the entrustment, the parties have the right to demand that he refund all or part of the fees. If losses are caused to the parties concerned, they may also be required to pay compensation.

Article 30 of the Lawyers Law: When a lawyer represents litigation legal affairs or non-litigation legal affairs, he shall safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the client within the scope of entrustment.