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”.”

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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. He is a member of the Philadelphia & Montgomery Bar Association and the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. Michael is a zealous advocate who relentlessly defended clients in state court, federal court, and before administrative agencies. He has completed the same DWI detection training as most law enforcement officers, and he holds a certificate in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing that is approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). His specialties are DUI defense, weapons crimes, and defense of juvenile charges. 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 University Charles Widger School of Law. Zak is an experienced criminal defense attorney. He is an active member of the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the New Jersey State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Philadelphia Criminal Law Inn of Court, and the Philadelphia Bar Association. He is an experienced lawyer who will work hard to ensure that you have every possible advantage when dealing with the police and prosecutor. He will take charge of your case and fight to achieve the best possible outcome for you. 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. Zak has handled all kinds of crimes, including misdemeanors. Goldstein Mehta LLC is an award-winning law firm in Philadelphia. Call them for a complimentary 15-minute criminal defense strategy session with Goldstein Mehta LLC.”

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