Once people learn that I am a federal criminal defense attorney, they frequently then ask me “How can you represent people who you know are guilty?”  The answer is this – everyone is entitled to the protections of our Constitution.  The Amendments to the Constitution guarantee (in part) that people are presumed innocent and entitled to a trial to determine their guilt.  It also provides that they are entitled to the assistance of counsel—an attorney to protect those rights. I believe in those protections offered by the Constitution, which makes it very easy for me to represent someone to aid in protecting those rights.  Many times, people do not invoke those rights and instead decide to plead guilty to the crime they are charged with.  My job then is to make sure that they get the best deal possible, and then the best sentence possible.  I help people decide whether to invoke that right to go to trial based upon several factors.  These factors include the weight of the evidence against them.   However, despite what I might advise a client, the decision of whether to go to trial or not is always that of the client.   If you are threatened or charged with a federal crime, you need the assistant of a federal criminal defense law firm such as LGR Law, LLC. We represent people charged with federal crimes in Manhattan, White Plains and throughout New Jersey, including Newark, Montclair, Verona, Cedar Grove and Caldwell.   We will fight for your rights and protect your freedom.

Lorraine Gauli-Rufo and LGR Law Group focus on defending federal charges brought in New Jersey or in Manhattan, New York, and White Plains. If you or a loved one is facing federal criminal charges or is under investigation by federal agents or have been contacted by a federal agent or an Assistant United States Attorney, we can help you. Ms. Gauli-Rufo and her team have successfully defended people charged with crimes throughout New York and New Jersey. They have obtained acquittals of many charges and have been able to obtain reduced charges and below Guideline sentences (including probationary sentences) in thousands of cases over the last 30 years. Our representative cases include healthcare fraud, bank fraud, wire fraud, mail fraud, internet and computer fraud, securities fraud, Hobbs Act Robbery, Firearm and gun charges, drug offenses, RICO charges, gang crimes, and more. We also handle appeals and habeas matters. We have appeared and argued in both the Third Circuit Court of Appeals and the Second Circuit. We offer a free 15-minute consultation and defense strategy session for all potential clients. Call today to schedule an appointment with our experienced and trusted criminal defense lawyers. Call (973) 239-4300 or contact us from our website www.lgrlawgroup.com or email us at [email protected].