What is the difference between state and federal charges?

Federal charges typically involve interstate conduct, federal agencies, or federal statutes. Federal sentencing is guided by the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, which are generally more severe and less flexible than state sentencing.

Should I testify before a grand jury?

Rarely. Testifying without immunity exposes you to prosecution. Counsel negotiates immunity, advises on invocation, and prepares if appearance is unavoidable.

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Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys

Federal charges carry stiffer sentences and stricter guidelines — federal defense counsel knows the Sentencing Guidelines, the prosecutors, and the pretrial playbook.

About Federal Criminal Defense

Federal criminal defense attorneys represent individuals under investigation or charged by the U.S. Department of Justice — handling FBI, DEA, IRS, and SEC matters, grand jury proceedings, indictment, plea negotiation, trial, and federal appeals.

Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys

About Federal Criminal Defense

352 Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys

Joseph D. Pometto

Katrell Nash

Emmett Robinson

Joseph Wade Padgett

John W Callahan

Mary Jo Hanson

Thomas N. Farrell

David Vicente Azad

Ryan LaBar

Thomas Inglesby Perotti

Joel Gould

Cindy N. Brown

Frances Pernell

Elena Fast

Jonathan Rosenberg

James Ralph Aulbaugh III

Peter Wade Kolp

Mike Goolsby

John Marriott Markwalter

John M. M. Kaman

Michael T. Mackhanlall

Salvatore Miglore

Alexander Cross

Adam Garrard Gasner