Federal Crime Lawyers
2,344 verified federal crime attorneys across the United States. Find experienced Federal Crime counsel to evaluate your case, explain your options, and represent you through every stage of the legal process.
Mr. Ryan Keith Stumphauzer is a lawyer practicing white collar criminal defense, corporate investigations, receiverships and 18 other areas of law.
Jonathan Lawrence Katz is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui/dwi, federal crime and 2 other areas of law. Jonathan has been licensed for 37 yea...
Beau has practiced law for 34 years in Louisiana. Beau’s primary areas of practice include DWI, criminal defense, family law, environmental law, and p...
Rasheeda Zamani Khan is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, ethics & professional responsibility, federal crime and 4 other areas of law. Rasheeda r...
Timothy Louis Palazzo is a lawyer practicing criminal law, domestic violence, assault and 10 other areas of law. Timothy received a B.A. degree from U...
Ms. Tama Beth Kudman practices at Kudman Trachten Aloe Posner LLP Read Full Bio
Sharan E Lieberman is a lawyer practicing federal crime, litigation. Sharan received a B.A. degree from Tulane University in 1999, and has been licens...
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Mr. Louis Jether Jones II is a lawyer practicing administrative and public, appellate: civil, appellate: criminal and 23 other areas of law.
Mr. Gustavo Jesus Garcia-Montes practices at Gustavo J.
Kenneth E. Chase is a lawyer practicing debt collection, federal crime, chapter 11 bankruptcy and 6 other areas of law.
John T Walkley is a lawyer practicing criminal law, trial practice, criminal appeals and 5 other areas of law. John received a A.B. degree from St.
Alaleh Kamran is a lawyer practicing criminal law, dui/dwi, federal crime and 2 other areas of law. Alaleh received a degree from California State Uni...
Attorney Colarusso is a Former Prosecutor with over 38 years of experience in the criminal field, including jury and non jury trials. Professional, Kn...
From a predominant federal prosecutor to a winning criminal defense attorney, Josh Kolsrud brings incredible knowledge, experience and aggressiveness ...
Timothy Joseph Mudd is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, wrongful death, civil rights and 17 other areas of law. Timothy received a B.A. degree fr...
Mr. Edward John Page is a lawyer practicing 215, alternative dispute resolution, aviation law and 14 other areas of law.
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Mr. John Robert Lovell is a lawyer practicing civil rights, criminal, criminal defense and 7 other areas of law.
Adam D. Harmelin, Esquire began his career as a defense attorney for the Broward County Public Defender's Office in Ft.
Patrick Thomas Barone is a lawyer practicing domestic violence, sex crimes, dui / owi and 52 other areas of law. Patrick received a B.S. degree from O...
Craig Michael Kadish is a lawyer practicing criminal law & practice, criminal defense, sex crime and 3 other areas of law. Craig received a B.A. degre...
Vikas S. Dhar is a lawyer practicing federal crime, criminal defense, violent crime and 9 other areas of law.
James Russell Disinger is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal traffic offenses, drug crimes and 11 other areas of law. James received a B.A...
Mr. Christopher Carlos Nieto is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, civil practice, criminal and 5 other areas of law.
Mr. Joe Kendall is a lawyer practicing adr, alternative dispute resolution, appellate: civil and 15 other areas of law.
Mr. John David Hanusz is a lawyer practicing immigration, white collar crime, federal crime and 2 other areas of law.
Kendell K Ali practices at Ali & Blankner Read Full Bio
Benjamin J. Vernia is a lawyer practicing white collar crime, privacy and data security, health care and 5 other areas of law.
Mr. Roberto Remigio Pardo is a lawyer practicing criminal, trial, criminal law and 2 other areas of law.
Michael Paul Iaria is a lawyer practicing appellate, criminal, criminal defense and 3 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Universi...
Nicole Noemi Sanchez is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, criminal, immigration and nationality and 3 other areas of law. Nicole received a B.A....
Jose Constantino Campos is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy chapter 7, bankruptcy chapter 13, foreclosures and 28 other areas of law. Jose received a de...
After serving three years as a US Army Judge Advocate stationed in Germany, Steve returned to New Mexico and, as a public defender, represented defend...
Douglas Keith Dennis, Jr. is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, sex crime, federal crime and 2 other areas of law. Douglas has been licensed for 20...
David L. Haas is a lawyer practicing criminal law, litigation/trial advocacy/advocacy, trial and 13 other areas of law.
Attorney Gwendolyn L. Smith is the Founder/Owner of The Law Office of Gwendolyn L.
Steven Alan Traub is a lawyer practicing traffic violations, dui/dwi, criminal law and 30 other areas of law. Steven received a B.A. degree from Rutge...
Charles Baron Irvin is a lawyer practicing criminal law, nonprofit and charitable organizations, automobile accidents and 17 other areas of law. Charl...
Walter Francis Becker, Jr. is a lawyer practicing white collar crime, criminal defense, maritime criminal defense and 7 other areas of law. Walter rec...
Gregory E. Bryant is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, divorce & separation, federal crime and 2 other areas of law.
Shawn James Haff is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, domestic violence, federal practice and 8 other areas of law. Shawn received a B.A. degree f...
Mr. Brian Michael Casey is a lawyer practicing criminal, criminal defense, federal crime and 1 other area of law.
Rebecca Thorley is a lawyer practicing criminal, dui, dwi and 9 other areas of law. Rebecca has been licensed for 16 years.
Justin Thomas Eisele is a lawyer practicing criminal law & practice, criminal defense, federal crime and 6 other areas of law. Justin has been license...
Mr. Jason M Kalafat is a lawyer practicing white collar crime, dui & dwi, federal crime and 2 other areas of law.
William S. Winfrey II is a lawyer practicing general civil state and federal court trial practice, real estate, wills and 15 other areas of law.
Edward M. Chernoff is a lawyer practicing criminal law, family law, criminal defense and 5 other areas of law.
Jeffrey D. Kent, Attorney at Law, has been practicing exclusively criminal law since he began his legal career in Orange County, California, in 1992.
Jarrett Lee McCormack is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui & dwi, federal crime and 3 other areas of law. Jarrett received a degree from Old D...
Daniel Joseph Garza is a lawyer practicing advocacy, appellate practice, civil rights and 11 other areas of law. Daniel has been licensed for 13 years...
Sami Ziad Azhari practices at Azhari LLC Read Full Bio
Frank Anthony Rubino Iii is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal, criminal defense and 4 other areas of law. Frank received a B.S. degree from U...
Joseph Andrew Fanduzz is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal law - defense, science & technology and 3 other areas of law. Joseph has been ...
Todd Matthew Leventhal is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, white collar crimes, family law and 9 other areas of law. Todd received a degree from ...
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Darren Jay Robbins is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, federal crime, securities & investment fraud and 2 other areas of law. Darren receiv...
William Jordan Steed III is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense, dui & dwi and 10 other areas of law. William received a M.A. degree fr...
Mr. Robert Matthew Tager is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, federal crime, divorce and 11 other areas of law.
Patrick William Waters is a lawyer practicing chapter 7 bankruptcy, criminal defense, dui & dwi and 7 other areas of law. Patrick received a B.A. degr...
What is Federal Crime?
Federal Crime is the branch of law that governs the rights, obligations, and disputes that arise within its subject matter. In the United States, federal crime sits at the intersection of statutes enacted by Congress, the regulations issued by federal agencies, the laws passed by all fifty state legislatures, and the body of judge-made decisions known as the common law. Because every state writes its own version of the rules, the way federal crime works in one jurisdiction can look noticeably different from how it works in another, and that is one of the main reasons attorneys in this area focus their practice geographically — to stay fluent in the local statutes, court rules, and judicial preferences that shape outcomes.
At a practical level, Federal Crime attorneys spend their time on three categories of work. The first is advice and prevention: counselling clients on how to structure transactions, draft documents, and conduct business so that legal risk is minimised before a dispute ever begins. The second is transactional execution: producing the contracts, filings, notices, and registrations that the law actually requires to make a decision legally binding. The third is contested representation: defending or pursuing a client's interests when a dispute escalates to negotiation, regulatory enforcement, arbitration, or litigation in court.
The clients who hire Federal Crime lawyers range from individuals navigating a single life event to multinational corporations with complex regulatory exposure. What unifies them is the need for an experienced lawyer who knows the relevant code sections, has appeared in the relevant courts, and can translate the strategic options into language a client can act on. AttorneyQnA currently lists 2,344 verified federal crime attorneys across the United States, each with a public profile showing their bar admissions, years in practice, and the kinds of matters they have handled — with the deepest concentration of practitioners in Alabama.
When do you need a Federal Crime attorney?
Most people contact a federal crime lawyer for one of two reasons: something is about to happen that they want done correctly the first time, or something has gone wrong and they need it fixed before it gets worse. The earlier you involve counsel, the more options you usually have, and the lower the cost of getting to a resolution tends to be. The scenarios below are the ones we see most often on AttorneyQnA from prospective clients searching for federal crime representation.
Once your signature is on a contract, settlement, lease, or release, your bargaining leverage drops sharply. A short pre-signature review by a federal crime lawyer is the cheapest insurance you can buy.
Cease-and-desist letters, regulatory notices, and demand letters all start clocks. Missing the response window can convert a manageable problem into a default judgment or formal enforcement action.
Statutes of limitations, filing windows, and appeal periods are jurisdictional — courts cannot extend them as a favour. If you can identify a date that matters, you need a lawyer before that date arrives.
The moment opposing counsel appears, the conversation moves out of normal English and into procedural language. Continuing unrepresented usually means losing ground you cannot recover later.
Forming an entity, choosing a venue, structuring a deal, or selecting a remedy each has long-term consequences. A consultation at the planning stage is far cheaper than redoing it after the fact.
Multi-state matters bring conflict-of-laws questions that change which statutes apply and which court has authority. An attorney licensed in the right jurisdiction is not optional.
If any of the situations above describes where you are right now, the next step is a focused consultation. Use the Ask a Lawyer tool for short written questions, or browse the 2,344 federal crime attorneys listed above to book a paid consultation directly.
How to choose a Federal Crime attorney
The single biggest factor in choosing a federal crime lawyer is fit with your specific matter. A lawyer with twenty years of federal crime experience but no exposure to your particular sub-issue can easily be a worse choice than a five-year associate who has handled the same problem repeatedly. We recommend running every prospective lawyer through the same five-step checklist before signing an engagement letter.
- Bar admission in the correct jurisdiction. Confirm the lawyer is admitted in the state — and where relevant, the federal district — where your matter sits. The lawyer's profile on AttorneyQnA shows every bar admission on file, and the underlying state bar's "lawyer lookup" tool will confirm active standing in under a minute.
- Direct experience with your fact pattern. Ask plainly: "How many matters like mine have you handled in the last three years, and how did they resolve?" An honest answer reveals more than years-in-practice alone.
- A written fee agreement. Whether hourly, flat fee, contingent, or hybrid, the engagement letter should specify what is included, what triggers additional charges, and how disputes are handled. Avoid lawyers who resist writing the terms down.
- Communication cadence. Decide upfront how often you expect updates, who your day-to-day contact will be, and what response time is reasonable. The number-one complaint filed with state bar grievance committees is not malpractice — it is non-communication.
- Conflict check + reputation pulse. Make sure the lawyer has run a formal conflict check, then spend ten minutes reading independent reviews and any public disciplinary history. The state bar's website is authoritative for the second; the lawyer's AttorneyQnA profile collects the first.
Once you have a shortlist, schedule consultations with two or three. Lawyers vary widely in temperament, and the right strategic match for your case is sometimes the second or third lawyer you meet — not the first.
How much does a Federal Crime lawyer cost?
Legal fees in the United States are not regulated by a uniform schedule, so what you pay a federal crime lawyer depends on the billing model the lawyer offers, the complexity of your matter, and the local market. There are four billing structures used in this practice area; most engagements use one, but hybrid arrangements are increasingly common.
1. Hourly billing
The default model for most non-contingent matters. Rates for federal crime attorneys in the U.S. typically range from $150–$250/hour in smaller markets to $400–$700/hour in major metropolitan areas, with senior partners at large firms commanding $900/hour and above. Hourly billing is fairest when the scope of work is genuinely unpredictable, but it creates an incentive structure that the client has to monitor.
2. Flat fee
Increasingly used for well-defined transactions — incorporations, will drafting, single-issue filings, uncontested matters. A flat fee tells you exactly what the deliverable will cost, and the lawyer absorbs the risk of unexpected complexity. Ask whether the flat fee includes filing fees, third-party costs, and any post-filing follow-up.
3. Contingency
Where it is permitted by the rules of professional conduct — most often in plaintiff-side federal crime work involving monetary recovery — the lawyer is paid a percentage of the proceeds, typically 33% before suit is filed and 40% after. The client pays nothing if there is no recovery. Contingency fees align the lawyer's economics with yours, but the percentage compounds across time, so very strong cases sometimes do better on hourly billing.
4. Retainer / subscription
A monthly fee that buys a defined block of access or hours. This is common for businesses with ongoing federal crime needs — contract review, employee questions, regulatory check-ins. A subscription smooths out spending and gives the lawyer a reason to know your operation in depth.
Whichever model you choose, ask for an itemised written estimate before the engagement begins, and ask explicitly what is not covered. Surprise expenses are the most common source of attorney-client friction.
Frequently asked questions about federal crime
How quickly can a federal crime lawyer review my matter?
Most lawyers can schedule an initial consultation within 1–3 business days. Urgent matters — pending deadlines, time-sensitive notices, court-ordered hearings — should be flagged in your first message; many lawyers reserve emergency consultation slots for that reason. If you need a written answer faster, the Ask a Lawyer tool typically returns answers in under 24 hours.
Do I need a federal crime lawyer in my exact city, or anywhere in my state?
Bar admission is the controlling rule: any attorney licensed in your state can represent you in that state's courts and agencies, regardless of which city they're based in. Practical proximity still matters for in-person meetings, local court familiarity, and access to the local bench and bar. For state-level filings and remote-friendly matters, an attorney elsewhere in the same state often works fine.
Will an initial consultation cost me anything?
Many federal crime attorneys offer a free 15- to 30-minute initial consultation; others charge a flat consultation fee that may be credited against the engagement if you hire them. The lawyer's profile lists the consultation policy. Free does not always mean better — a fee-based consultation is sometimes the sign of a lawyer who treats their time, and yours, seriously.
What documents should I bring to the first meeting?
Bring every contract, notice, letter, filing, or written communication connected to the matter; a written timeline of events with dates; the names and contact details of every other party involved; and any deadlines or hearing dates you are already aware of. Even an incomplete file is more useful than a verbal summary alone.
Can I change lawyers if I am not happy with mine?
Yes. Clients can discharge their lawyer at any time, for any reason, by written notice. Your case file belongs to you and must be transferred to your new counsel. Any unpaid fees through the date of discharge remain owed; any unearned advance must be refunded. If you are mid-litigation, the court typically must approve the substitution, but approval is routine.
How long does a typical federal crime matter take?
It depends almost entirely on whether the matter is transactional or contested. A transactional matter — a contract, a filing, a single-step transaction — can resolve in days to weeks. A contested matter — anything involving disputed facts, court intervention, or regulatory action — typically takes months at minimum, and complex cases can run multiple years. Your lawyer should give you a realistic outside estimate at intake.
Are federal crime lawyer fees tax-deductible?
It depends on the nature of the matter and current tax law. Fees connected to producing or collecting taxable income, managing investment property, or operating a business are often deductible; fees for personal matters generally are not. Because rules change, confirm deductibility with a tax professional for the year in which the fees are paid.
What is the difference between federal crime and the related practice areas?
Federal Crime overlaps with several adjacent areas — see the related-practice-area grid below for direct links. Choosing the right lawyer often means picking the one whose primary focus matches the heart of your problem, even if multiple labels could technically apply. When you are unsure, list your situation in your own words to two lawyers from neighbouring areas and ask which one of them is the better fit; honest lawyers will tell you.
Find federal crime attorneys by state
Each state link below opens the federal crime roster for that jurisdiction, with the local statute of limitations, court-system overview, and verified attorneys.
Federal Crime Law Firms
Main Law Firm
Winter Park
Walton Law Firm
San Marcos
Bruner Law Firm
Fort Walton Beach
J&Y Law Firm
Los Angeles
West Law Firm
Charleston
John T. Floyd Law Firm
Houston
Federal Crime by State
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