Hi Smart,
Here is my time line:
We had our interview on November 24, 2008
Husband got refusal letter Nov 28, 2008
I got letter and appeal form from cic on Dec 03, 2008
Appealed on Dec 10, 2008
Got my file from CIC on Jan 15 , 2009
ADR Schedule for Mar 06, 2009
You don't have to get a lawyer...