3 Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Philadelphia, PA

“NiaLena Caravasos is the only Philadelphia criminal lawyer ever featured twice on the Super Lawyers cover and in an article entitled “Fierce” and is also one of only two U.S. lawyers interviewed and featured by the international nonprofit project “Inspirational People”. Focusing her law practice exclusively on federal criminal defense, white collar crime, and severe state criminal cases, NiaLena represents individuals who are charged and under indictment as well as people who have received target letters and grand jury subpoenas or are otherwise subject to federal criminal investigation. NiaLena practices in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (i.e. Philadelphia and the surrounding counties of Delaware, Montgomery, Bucks, Berks, Chester, Lehigh, Lancaster, and Northampton) as well as in the federal courts of New Jersey and the Washington D.C. Metro area. With her strategic and uniquely holistic focus in restoring her clients to good lives, NiaLena is uniquely positioned as a Wharton graduate to relate personally to the challenges facing white collar defendants. She is Featured on the 2023 Super Lawyers 20th Anniversary Edition Cover and in Cover Story entitled “The Essence Of Being A Good Lawyer” and also Featured on the 2013 Super Lawyers Cover in Philadelphia Magazine and in Cover Story entitled “Fierce” as well as on the Cover and in Cover Story of CIO Women Magazine where she is recognized as a “Pioneer of Female Leadership in Male-Dominated Criminal Defense”.”

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“Michael H. Fienman is the managing attorney of Fienman Defense LLC. He completed his JD at Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Michael is licensed to practice before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania & New Jersey, the US District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Mr. Fienman is a member of the Philadelphia Bar Association, Montgomery Bar Association, and Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. He also has additional experience as a nationwide SNAP violations attorney. Michael is a zealous advocate who relentlessly defended clients in state court, federal court, and before administrative agencies. He has transitioned his law practice to meet the growing requirements of his clients and realize his ambition. Michael successfully represents individuals who have been charged with criminal and traffic offenses in Montgomery, Bucks, Delaware, Philadelphia, and Chester counties. He offers a free consultation to his clients.”

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“Zak T. Goldstein is a partner of Goldstein Mehta LLC. He received his JD from Villanova Law School and his BA from Moravian College. He is a member of the Philadelphia Bar Association, Philadelphia Criminal Law Inn of Court, New Jersey State Bar Association, and American Bar Association. After graduation, he served as an intern at the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office. He has argued hundreds of cases before juries and judges and has successfully defended thousands of clients in state and federal courts. Zak practices in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. He has won full acquittals for his clients in both bench and jury trials. He is passionate about protecting the accused's constitutional rights and helping victims of police misconduct obtain justice. Goldstein Mehta LLC is an award-winning law firm in Philadelphia. Call them for a free 15-minute criminal defense strategy session with Goldstein Mehta LLC.”

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