Denied unemployment, how do I appeal?

My claim was denied after 9 weeks of waiting, and the letter says I have a short window to appeal. The letter lists a deadline and a hearing process, but it is hard to follow. Did you bring documents or only talk?

Stay calm and stick to facts. Mine lasted about thirty minutes and felt more like a conversation than a trial.

Keep everything in writing and save the confirmation numbers. It made the follow-up calls so much easier.