My client wants to appeal the judge’s decision. Am I responsible for filing the appeal and/or representing the defendant on appeal and, if so, where can I obtain information on how to file an appeal?

Rule 2:7-2(d) governs the extent of the pro bono attorney’s obligation on appeal. That rule provides: Assigned counsel representing a defendant in a non-indictable prosecution shall file an appeal for a defendant who elects to exercise his or her right to appeal. An attorney filing a notice of appeal shall be deemed the attorney of record for the appeal unless the attorney files with the notice of appeal an application for the assignment of counsel on appeal. Should you chose to continue with representation on appeal – or, if you are initially assigned an appeal by the pro bono coordinator – information on the mandatory electronic filing in the Appellate Division (including step-by-step instructions and videos) can be found on the Appellate Division homepage, located here: http://www.njcourts.gov/courts/appellate.html?lang=eng