I need some help on this. Consider the follow scenario: You are a criminal defense attorney, and your client has just been found guilty by the U.S. district court in Illinois. Respond in 200-300 words with these questions.

What are your options for appeal? Describe the appeals process all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. What is the likelihood that your case will end up there?
Who are the Supreme Court justices and chief justice who may or may not decide to hear your case?