Hope Lefeber — a former Enforcement Attorney for the SEC — has a proven track record for obtaining the best results in representing clients in the defense of white collar criminal cases, as well as in parallel administrative and civil proceedings…
Business and corporate fraud allegations can be life-changing. Legitimate careers and business relationships have been destroyed from mere accusations of business or corporate fraud. This is a highly complicated area of the law where the key to a suc…
Consistently honored as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers Association, and as one of the Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys in Pennsylvania by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorn…
You Have ONE CHANCE to be Found NOT GUILTY or Make the Right Deal. A conviction for a federal drug crime can lead to very severe consequences, but Philadelphia drug crime defense attorney Hope Lefeber uses over 30 years of experience to skillfully an…
If you are under investigation for federal drug crimes, or believe you may be under investigation by the DEA or FBI, talk with a federal criminal defense attorney immediately. Early intervention by an experienced federal drug crimes defense lawyer ma…
The federal criminal justice system is significantly more complicated to navigate than the state court system and penalties for drug crimes can be much higher. For this reason, if you are facing federal drug charges, it is essential that your lawyer…
There is no doubt that federal agencies such as the FBI and DEA are formidable entities. They have both the funding and the manpower needed to effectively investigate drug crimes and are relentless in their pursuit. If you are facing federal drug pos…
Forfeiture is the government seizure of property connected to illegal activity. Utilized by the federal and state law enforcement in the ongoing “war on drugs,” the practice has not been without controversy. Law enforcement has asserted t…
The DEA and FBI aggressively bring “pill mill” charges against medical professionals who are involved in the treatment of patients suffering from chronic pain. The government uses federal drug conspiracy laws, typically used to prosecute street-l…
Federal criminal appeals are tremendously complex. After a conviction, many people turn to a new lawyer with specific experience in federal criminal appeals. Federal appeals attorney Hope Lefeber has successfully argued in appellate courts throughout…
Facing prosecution by the federal government is a frightening experience. Federal prosecutors, FBI, IRS, ATF and DEA agents use tremendous resources to convict people of federal crimes. The criminal process begins the moment you become aware of an in…
Fraud or embezzlement occurs when an individual entrusted with money illegally diverts the funds for their own use. Federal fraud offenses include crimes such as credit card fraud, wire fraud, mail fraud, bank fraud, tax fraud, mortgage fraud, comput…
Federal sentencing guidelines and mandatory minimums can have a drastic effect on the lives of people convicted of federal crimes. For over 30 years federal sentencing defense attorney, Hope Lefeber, has practiced extensively in the federal courts, o…
If you are being investigated or charged by the federal government, it is essential that you see an experienced federal financial fraud defense attorney immediately to discuss your case. The federal criminal justice system is significantly more compl…
Forfeiture is a weapon used by the government in virtually all white collar cases to obtain enormous judgments against defendants. Increasingly, the government seeks forfeiture in addition to restitution, resulting in double judgments in criminal cas…
In this climate, prosecutors are setting their sights on businesses and business people. The Securities and Exchange Commission is working closely with prosecutors in the United States Attorneys’ Offices to see who they can bring charges against. I…
A grand jury is a group of citizens that has been called to hear evidence and determine whether or not a person should be charged with a crime. As a tool of the prosecutor, a grand jury can be used to initiate criminal proceedings or to investigate p…
For over 30 years, Philadelphia Criminal Defense Lawyer Hope Lefeber has been an aggressive advocate for her clients’ constitutional rights. She defends doctors, home health agencies, pharmacists, urgent care center employees, physician’s assista…
The Internet has changed everyday life in ways too numerous to count. Internet crime has become more and more common with the growth of the Internet and its widespread use by people in all walks of life. Because both case law and technology changes a…
For more than 30 years, Philadelphia mail fraud defense attorney Hope Lefeber has defended individuals and businesses accused of federal mail and wire fraud crimes. As a former Enforcement Attorney for the United States Securities & Exchange Comm…
Money laundering involves engaging in financial transactions which are designed to conceal or promote illegal conduct. In addition, the prosecution often charges “structuring” as part of money laundering charges. The government has expand…
For more than 30 years, Philadelphia mortgage fraud defense attorney Hope Lefeber has represented individuals and businesses accused of federal fraud crimes. As a former Enforcement Attorney for the United States Securities & Exchange Commission,…
For more than 30 years, Philadelphia pyramid and ponzi scheme defense lawyer, Hope Lefeber has defended individuals and businesses accused of federal mail and wire fraud crimes. As a former Enforcement Attorney for the United States Securities &…
Philadelphia racketeering defense lawyer Hope Lefeber has over 30 years of experience dealing with government investigations, criminal accusations, RICO laws and more. Her aggressive white collar defense techniques have been successful in defending c…
It is absolutely crucial that your lawyer have extensive and up-to-date knowledge of search and seizure law because evidence obtained through a violation of the Fourth Amendment is inadmissible at trial. This can make the difference between a convict…
If you have been accused of tax fraud, working with an experienced defense lawyer is critical to your freedom. Philadelphia tax fraud defense attorney Hope Lefeber has been representing defendants accused of federal crimes for more than 30 years. Her…
