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New YorkFederal Crimes Lawyers in Niagara County, New York

While most criminal offenses are prosecuted in state court, the United States federal courts also have jurisdictions over certain types of criminal offenses.


In the federal courts in and around Niagara County, New York, the prosecuting attorneys with the United States Attorney's Office (USAO) prosecute criminal offenses.


Jurisdiction to prosecute the case within the federal criminal justice system can occur because the crime impacts interstate commerce, the crime occurred on land owned by the federal government or an Indian reservation, or the allegations involve a loss or harm to the federal government.


Criminal defense attorneys in federal court fight serious felony charges, minor federal offenses, petty felony offenses, and infractions.


Cases in the federal criminal justice system can include everything from tax evasion to drug or firearm charges, to civil rights violations.

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Matthew Philip Pynn

Matthew Philip Pynn
Matthew P. Pynn, Attorney
219 Hawley St
Lockport, NY 14094
Licensed for 30 years, Matthew Philip Pynn is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Minnesota Law School... read more >

Lawrence Gilbert Stuart

Lawrence Gilbert Stuart
Lawrence G. Stuart, Attorney
770 Main St
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
Licensed for 39 years, Lawrence Gilbert Stuart is a Criminal Defense and Bankruptcy lawyer who attended SUNY Buffalo Law School... read more >

Angelo Musitano

Angelo Musitano
Angelo Musitano Law, P.c.
3600 Billings Ct Ste 200
Burlington, NY L7N 3N6
Licensed for 35 years, Angelo Musitano is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Syracuse University College of Law... read more >
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Founded in 1958, NACDL is the largest organization for criminal defense lawyers fighting to preserve fairness within America's criminal justice system. The organization has more than 10,000 direct members including criminal defense attorneys in private practice, public defenders in state or federal court, U.S. military defense counsel, law professors and judges.


New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

NYSACDL is dedicated to creating a strong, well-trained defense bar to protect the rights of the accused while providing support and education to criminal defense lawyers.


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