If you are facing a federal criminal charge or investigation, the rest of your life hinges on the outcome. You need a lawyer, but not all lawyers are equal, especially in federal court. For the best chance of securing a favorable outcome to your case, you need a criminal defense attorney who knows how to try cases in front of a federal judge. At Spodek Law Group, our attorneys have a long and successful track record in a variety of federal cases. We will fight your federal charge in Omaha and help you get your life back.
How to Make the Right Hire of a Federal Criminal Lawyer in Omaha
Your choice of a federal criminal defense lawyer is one of the most important ones you will ever make. The right lawyer can steer your case to a favorable outcome, preserving your freedom and helping you avoid a federal prison sentence or an oppressive fine. Hire an inexperienced or unskilled federal criminal lawyer, though, and the consequences might be lifelong.
Here are a few tips on choosing the right federal criminal lawyer in Omaha:
Determine What Kind of Lawyer You Need
You have the best chance of winning your case if you hire a lawyer who has a successful track record defending against the specific charge you are facing. If you are facing federal drug charges, for instance, you want a lawyer who has helped other clients beat the same charges.
Most importantly, you need a lawyer who focuses on fighting federal cases. Federal law is more complex and idiosyncratic than state law, and federal courtrooms are much different places to practice law. Not to mention, the penalties for a federal conviction tend to be much stiffer than those meted out for a comparable crime at the state level. Also, federal judges have a reputation for being much less forgiving, even when it comes to first-time offenders.
Spodek Law Group has a team of highly skilled and experienced attorneys who understand all the nuances of federal cases because they have fought and won many of them. We want to put our winning track record to work for you.
Do Your Research
When facing something as serious as a federal charge, you should never trust your case to a lawyer you have not extensively researched. Ideally, you want to find out how many cases they have tried that are similar to yours and what their track record is in those cases. Lack of experience or lack of a winning record fighting cases like yours does not bode well for how your case will turn out. At Spodek Law Group, we are happy to discuss our experience and track record in federal cases like yours.
Ask Questions — Even Difficult Ones
Federal courtrooms are one of the toughest places to practice criminal law. The prosecutors are relentless, and they never enter a trial not highly prepared. You want a lawyer who can go toe to toe with federal prosecutors and not be intimidated by their incisive questioning and aggressive tactics.
To ensure your lawyer is not just competent but also highly confident, don’t be afraid to ask tough questions about your case and how they plan to approach your defense. If the lawyer gets flustered or can’t produce clear, confident answers to your questions, they probably won’t perform any better in federal court, which is a signal you should look elsewhere.
The Omaha federal criminal lawyers at Spodek Law Group welcome tough questions because they are always prepared for them, both in and out of the courtroom.
Spodek Law Group Will Fight Your Criminal Case in Omaha
The Spodek Law Group team has fought and won many criminal cases in federal court. If you have been charged with any of the following crimes, call us right away to discuss your case:
Federal Drug Crimes
Federal drug crimes involve the sale or trafficking of illegal drugs across state lines. Because federal authorities believe possession of more than a certain quantity of drugs implies an intent to sell, you can be charged with a federal crime even if the drugs in your possession were not for sale but for personal use.
A federal drug conviction can land you in prison for a long time, even for life. There are also mandatory minimum sentences in many cases. For these reasons, you need a lawyer who knows how to fight and win federal drug cases.
Federal Sex Crimes
Like federal drug crimes, federal sex crimes involve cases that traverse state lines, such as human trafficking or transporting a minor from one state to another for sexual purposes.
Getting convicted of a federal sex crime not only can land you in jail for a long time but also can make it impossible to live a normal life if you ever get out. You’ll have to register as a sex offender, and you’ll be heavily restricted as far as job and housing opportunities.
The Spodek Law Group team has successfully defended clients against federal sex charges. We can put our winning track record to work for you.
White Collar Crimes
Many white collar crimes, because they involve abuse of the banking and financial systems, are tried in federal court. These include:
- Money laundering
- Racketeering
- Tax evasion
- Insider trading
- Cybercrimes
If you have been charged or are being investigated for a federal white collar crime, Spodek Law Group can fight to save your freedom and your career.
To learn more about the Spodek Law Group team and what we can do for you, call today for a consultation.
