Vigorous Defense
For The Most Serious Crimes
For The Most Serious Crimes
Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys
In New York City
The Highest Levels Of Professionalism
Intelligent, aggressive advocacy must be grounded in professionalism to deliver the best results possible. Protecting your rights and your future requires attention to detail, vision, responsiveness and dedication. At Sapone & Petrillo, LLP, our commitment to clients is unquestioned. Every member of our team is charged with delivering results for our clients, both individual and corporate.
Federal & White Collar Crimes
SEC & FINRA Investigations
Securities-Related Crimes
Federal Fraud
Serious and Violent Crimes
Asset Forfeiture
Appeals & Post-Conviction Relief
Innovation And
Legal Excellence
Knowledge of the law is a given. As leaders of the criminal defense bar, our attorneys strive to produce more than a textbook defense. We work to improve the criminal justice system and the application of the law to serve our clients. We pursue any strategic advantage we can find for you. Discuss your criminal defense needs with our team today. The right attorney is necessary to achieve the best possible results for you.
Edward V. Sapone
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William S. Petrillo
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Legal Excellence
Knowledge of the law is a given. As leaders of the criminal defense bar, our attorneys strive to produce more than a textbook defense. We work to improve the criminal justice system and the application of the law to serve our clients. We pursue any strategic advantage we can find for you. Discuss your criminal defense needs with our team today. The right attorney is necessary to achieve the best possible results for you.
Edward V. Sapone
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Require A Wealth Of Experience
The principals of Sapone & Petrillo, LLP are litigators of extraordinary experience. In complex cases, including securities fraud, health care fraud and public corruption allegations, it is vital to choose a lawyer with a proven record of trial technique at the highest levels. Our team has won acquittals and successfully defended clients in a wide range of complex issues in New York and federal courts.
Criminal Defense Counsel
Who Can Deliver In Federal And State Courts
We defend individuals and corporations against large-scale federal and state white collar prosecutions and investigations. Our firm also litigates complex parallel civil matters, including forfeiture actions brought by the SEC and FINRA. Our attorneys deliver the strong, skilled defense our clients need in cases involving allegations of violence, illegal drugs, sex offenses and more. We routinely win acquittals in cases ranging from state court security fraud and Martin Act violations to large-scale narcotics trafficking, vehicular crimes and murder charges.
Verdicts
UNITED STATES v. SEALS
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York: Defendant indicted for role in $100 million pump-and-dump penny stock fraud scheme. Defendant faced up to 20 years in prison. Mr. Sapone negotiated a resolution with a five-year prison cap. Sentence obtained: probation.
UNITED STATES v. A.M.
U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey: Indicted for Wire Fraud; loss amount between $2,500,000.00 and $7,000,000.00. Three-week jury trial; Verdict: hung jury. Trial judge granted our post-trial Rule 29 motion seeking a directed acquittal of all charges. Defendant acquitted, and double jeopardy clause bars re-trial.
UNITED STATES v. GARCIA-REYNOSO
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York: Two-week jury trial; defendant acquitted of Hostage-taking, Kidnapping and Conspiracy. Convicted of one count of Hostage Taking and Alien Transportation. Sentence: 20 years’ incarceration. Appealed to U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit. Hostage-taking conviction reversed. Defendant re-sentenced to time served.
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We have the sophisticated and experienced defense skills you need for your criminal case.
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