Hope Lefeber has been a federal criminal defense attorney for over 30 years. She began her career as an enforcement attorney with the United States Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), where she learned first-hand how the government prepares and prosecutes a federal criminal case. Today, she uses that experience to defend her clients who face criminal charges in New York City federal courts.
In over 30 years of practice, Ms. Lefeber has earned a reputation as an aggressive, relentless advocate who is tireless in her pursuit of justice and a staunch protector of her client’s rights. She is highly-respected by her colleagues in the federal bar, and by federal prosecutors and judges alike. Her clients appreciate her meticulous preparation and extraordinary attention to every detail of their case.
Ms. Lefeber has received numerous accolades and is regularly called upon to represent high-profile clients in high-stakes litigation. She has lectured on federal criminal law topics and has been asked to appear on TV as a legal expert. She is held in the highest esteem by her colleagues and the judges before whom she has appeared.
Hope Lefeber is proud to provide aggressive legal representation to people facing the virtually unlimited resources of the federal government. She has earned a reputation as one of the top federal criminal defense lawyers in the country and represents people accused of most federal offenses, including white collar crimes such as mail and wire fraud, health care fraud, securities fraud, criminal tax violations, money laundering, cryptocurrency fraud, environmental crimes, charges under the False Claims Act, and mortgage fraud, as well as drug charges and other serious crimes.
Her clients include businesspeople, Fortune 500 Company executives, doctors, lawyers, medical professionals, professors, people involved in securities transactions, scientists, educators and students, corporations, non-profit organizations, and people from all walks of life who are under investigation or have been charged with a crime in federal court.
She has represented and defended people under investigation by various government agencies, including:
The Federal District Court for the Southern District of New York covers Manhattan and White Plains. There is also the Eastern District of New York federal court which covers Brooklyn and beyond. More than any other federal district in the country, federal prosecutors in New York are known for their focus on investigating and prosecuting federal white-collar crimes. A conviction for a federal crime carries severe penalties that can include massive fines and years of incarceration. To defend against federal criminal charges, you need a defense lawyer who specializes in federal criminal cases.
Sentencing for federal crimes is different than in state court. A conviction for a federal crime carries some of the most severe penalties a person can face. When handing down a sentence, a federal judge must first calculate and apply the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.
The severity of a federal criminal sentence depends on the nature of the crime, the defendant’s prior criminal record, if any, and, in white-collar cases, the amount of actual or intended loss. The Federal Sentencing Guidelines provide a framework that includes a minimum and maximum sentence. However, a federal judge may have discretion to depart from or vary the federal guideline sentencing range.
To achieve a variation or downward departure from the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, you must convince the judge that the Federal Sentencing Guidelines are advisory, rather than mandatory, and that there are important reasons to reduce the harsh sentences that can result from the strict application of the Guidelines. Hope Lefeber is well known for her in-depth knowledge of the complex Federal Sentencing Guidelines, and she uses this knowledge to achieve the best possible results for her clients.
If you are under investigation or are facing federal criminal charges in New York City, finding experienced, aggressive legal representation is crucial. New York City federal criminal defense attorney Hope Lefeber has spent more than 30 years defending people accused of federal crimes. She is committed to keeping the government out of people’s lives and vigorously opposes prosecutorial overreach. She leaves no stone unturned and has earned a reputation for achieving extraordinary results.
To learn more and put her expertise and experience to work for you, contact New York City federal criminal defense attorney Hope Lefeber today. Your free consultation is free, and conversations with a lawyer are confidential.
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