Where to start
- Choosing a lawyer. Questions to ask any lawyer before you hire them for a federal case.
- Your first consultation. What to bring, what not to send online and how confidentiality works.
- Federal or state. Why some cases go to federal court and how the two systems differ.
- Families. How to help a family member who was arrested or is under investigation.
- The federal process. The stages of a federal case from investigation to sentencing.
A note about these guides
Every case turns on its own facts, and the law changes. Each guide lists the primary sources it relies on, such as federal and Florida statutes, court rules and Justice Department policy.
If you are facing a deadline, an interview request or a court date, speak with a lawyer rather than relying on a guide. The first consultation is free and confidential. Call (954) 648-8965.