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The United States Attorney’s Office represents the United States federal government and is the chief prosecutor for the United States in criminal cases.

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Who Prosecutes Federal Cases

The United States Attorney’s Office

The United States Attorney’s Office represents the United States federal government and is the chief prosecutor for the United States in criminal cases. The United States Attorney’s Office is branch of the United States Department of Justice.

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Federal Jurisdiction

Crimes Prosecuted by the Federal Government

The crimes most frequently prosecuted by the federal government include drug trafficking, gun offenses, organized crime, financial crimes, large scale frauds and tax related offenses. The federal government’s jurisdiction to prosecute crimes extends throughout the United States irrespective of State lines and boundaries. As such, crimes which are prosecuted by the federal government commonly involve criminal acts which may cross over various State lines.

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Drug Trafficking

Gun Offenses

Organized Crime

Financial Crimes

Large Scale Frauds

Tax Related Offenses

Who Investigates

Federal Investigative Agencies

The United States Attorney’s Office generally utilizes the services of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and United States Marshals in conducting criminal investigations.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

United States Marshals

What You Are Up Against

91.4% of Federal Defendants Are Convicted

91.4%
Convicted — 89.5% by guilty plea, 1.9% at trial
97.7% never reached a jury
0.4% were acquitted
71,954 defendants, fiscal year 2022. Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, Judicial Business 2022.

Of the 71,954 people charged with federal crimes in fiscal year 2022, 89.5% pleaded guilty and another 1.9% were convicted at trial — 91.4% convicted in all. A further 8.2% had the case dismissed. 290 people were acquitted: 0.4%, or fewer than one in two hundred.

Only 2.3% ever reached a jury, and 82.6% of those who did were convicted anyway. That is the part worth understanding: a federal case is largely decided before trial — in the investigation, in the charging decision, and in what is negotiated before an indictment is ever returned.

It is imperative that if you or a loved one are in jeopardy of being investigated or charged by the federal government, you seek the services of Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Joel Silberman immediately.

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Charges We Defend

Federal Charges We Defend

White Collar Crimes

Narcotic Offenses

Violent Crime

Gun Offenses
Firearms Enforcement

Federal Gun Offenses in New Jersey

Our Federal Government has developed extensive strategies aimed at reducing gun violence across the country.

In New Jersey, federal and state firearms enforcement has long been concentrated in the state’s largest urban centers, where a disproportionate share of violent crime is reported.

New Jersey has extremely harsh state laws which complement the federal laws that aim to combat firearms. Law enforcement’s tactics in investigating and prosecuting gun offenses include crime gun tracing, investigation based on database information and local incident reports, and establishing working relationships among local police departments, county prosecutor’s offices, probation and parole officers, community leaders and federal agencies to support vigorous enforcement of the firearms laws.

It is imperative that you contact the Law Offices of Joel Silberman, LLC if you are being investigated for or been charged with Federal Gun related offenses. Often the Government’s seizure of weapons involves search warrants and warrantless searches. The Law Offices of Joel Silberman, LLC prides itself on examining the legality of every such search and pursuing the appropriate motions to suppress.

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In Their Words

What Clients Say

I cannot recommend Joel Silberman, Criminal Defense Lawyer, highly enough! As someone dealing with extreme anxiety and facing the court system for the first time, I was incredibly overwhelmed. From our first meeting, Joel’s empathetic and understanding nature made me feel like I was talking to a friend rather than just a lawyer. He managed to bring my anxiety down to zero and, most importantly, he got my misdemeanor case dismissed with a clean record. If you want a lawyer who truly cares and delivers results, there is simply no one else like him. I will forever only trust him and will recommend him to my family and friends! You can tell he breathes, eats, and sleeps thinking about law! He is extremely passionate about defending others.” – Solangy Perez
Joel constantly comes through. He has helped me and I have sent my family and friends to him. He does whatever he can to try and win and makes you feel safe and comfortable. He is like having a guard dog by your side going into battle!.” – Jason
In my opinion, Joel is an exceptional attorney. I have no hesitation in recommending your professional legal services and I commend you on how friendly, accessible and efficient you are.” – Rogers
I had a wonderful experience with Joel. He was the best attorney and friend I could have ever come into contact with. Joel saved my life and my family from total and utter destruction. Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into my son’s case.” – Stephen
Joel is an outstanding defense lawyer! Very proactive, reliable, quick and he defends his client vigorously. Not only had he saved me, but also my time and money from the endless court fees, fines and other expenses as well.”- Christopher

Disclaimer: “Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.”

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Contact a New Jersey Federal Defense Attorney

Federal investigations are usually well advanced before anyone is charged, and the earlier a defense lawyer is involved, the more can be done. Call the Law Offices of Joel Silberman, LLC at 201-420-1913 for a free, confidential consultation about a federal matter.

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