Currently being detained, the petitioner must file the habeas corpus petition in the superior court in the county in which the challenged sentence was imposed. Our criminal appeals lawyers can help you file a successful habeas petition to challenge a wrongful conviction or unjust sentence from any Georgia court.All prisoners must use only the financial affidavit forms available from the Office of the Clerk of this Court. A motion to withdraw a guilty plea must be filed within the same term of court in which judgment of conviction was entered. Need post-conviction relief in Georgia? Our skilled attorneys handle habeas corpus petitions, appeals, and post-conviction motions. After the time limit expires, the filing of a petition for habeas corpus is the only possible relief available. This motion substitutes in most cases for a federal petition for a writ of habeas corpus. If you feel that you have been wrongly convicted or did not receive a fair trial, you can file a habeas corpus petition. Writs of habeas corpus can be effective after the deadline has passed to file a motion to vacate or if a judge does not allow you to withdraw your plea.