Atty. Tina Sciocchetti
Tina Sciocchetti is a partner in our Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense practice group, drawing on her extensive experience as a former federal prosecutor. She is co-chair of Nixon Peabody’s Private and Independent Schools specialty team and serves on the Higher Education and Data Privacy teams.
Criminal Defense: White-Collar & More Attorney · Serving Albany, NY
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About Tina Sciocchetti at a Glance
Tina Sciocchetti is a criminal defense, white collar, and whistleblower attorney based in Albany, New York, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association and District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar. Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 2011). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Qui Tam Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Albany, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Tina Sciocchetti
- Tina Sciocchetti is a partner in our Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense practice group, drawing on her extensive experience as a former federal prosecutor
- She is co-chair of Nixon Peabody’s Private and Independent Schools specialty team and serves on the Higher Education and Data Privacy teams
- My focus I represent clients in state and federal investigations, providing counsel across a broad spectrum including healthcare, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) compliance, false claims/qui tam defense, ethics/lobbying, and professional licensure actions
- Additionally, I have a particular focus on representing colleges, universities, and secondary schools in matters relating to student affairs, including Title IX defense, and New York State Education Law 129-B
- Before joining Nixon Peabody, I spent 17 years as an assistant US attorney in Washington, DC, and Albany, prosecuting civil and criminal matters
- I thereafter served as an executive director at the New York State Education Department in the Office of Higher Education, where I worked closely with department leaders and the Board of Regents
- In that role, I oversaw educator licensure matters and investigations of schools and district personnel, and served as the department’s chief privacy officer, managing student data privacy issues
- Government Investigations/Qui Tam Defense I focus on complex civil and criminal matters involving government investigations, white-collar criminal defense, qui tam litigation, and regulatory compliance
- This includes conducting all manner of internal investigations, and responding to subpoenas, inquiries, and search warrants from investigative bodies, providing grand jury counseling, coordinating and negotiating criminal settlements such as deferred and non-prosecution agreements, resisting or defending debarment proceedings for government contractors and conducting “soup to nuts” trials and administrative proceedings
- Education I also focus on counseling educational institutions, particularly in the areas of sexual- and gender-based harassment, student conduct and disciplinary proceedings, school safety, and disability rights compliance
- My experience also includes on-campus work as a director of student wellbeing, investigation and response to current and historical sexual misconduct, auditing student conduct and safety programs, developing effective institutional policies and practices and advising trustees, administrators, faculty, staff, and students on a variety of issues
- I also help schools respond to investigations by the US Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, the Clery Compliance Division, and the New York State Office of Campus Safety
- Data Privacy I provide comprehensive counseling regarding educational data privacy, compliance with records retention and privacy laws, and responding to data security breaches at educational institutions and businesses
- Looking ahead Increased regulatory enforcement is emerging in all sectors, and public and private entities must be prepared with experienced, effective counsel when the government comes calling
Practice Areas Explained
Tina Sciocchetti's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Tina Sciocchetti handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Albany.
Criminal Defense in Albany
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Albany
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Albany are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Albany Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Albany-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Albany Choose Tina Sciocchetti
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Tina Sciocchetti's practice in the field of criminal defense, white collar, and whistleblower.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, New York State Bar Association and District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar, Tina Sciocchetti can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, white collar, and whistleblower, Tina Sciocchetti can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Albany
A Albany-based practice means Tina Sciocchetti attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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