Super Lawyers Highlights NiaLena Caravasos’ Unique Path to Case Success
Featured in the 2023 Super Lawyers Cover Story
A Distinguished Record of Success in Complex Federal and White-Collar Cases
Over the course of her distinguished career, Philadelphia federal criminal defense and white-collar crime attorney NiaLena Caravasos has achieved numerous significant victories in some of the most complex and high-profile cases in the nation. Her work has been featured by major national media outlets, including ABC News, Fox News, and NBC News, recognizing her as a formidable advocate known for strategic precision, unique insight, holistic approach, compassionate representation, and unwavering commitment to justice.
Numerous Significant Victories
A Few Case Examples
ABC News (Merlino / Gambino Mob Trial)
Fox News (Merlino / Gambino Mob Trial)
NBC News (Merlino / Gambino Mob Trial)
Explore the sections below to learn more about NiaLena’s courtroom successes
and her defense strategies across a wide spectrum of challenging legal areas:
- Organized Crime: Landmark acquittals in nationally publicized mob trials, including the United States v. Merlino case, featured in national news coverage.
- White-Collar Crime: High-stakes federal trials involving corporate fraud, public corruption, and financial misconduct with life-changing outcomes for clients.
- Terrorism: Successful defenses in cases involving complex international allegations and mistaken identity under intense federal scrutiny.
- Federal Government Investigations: Strategic representation for clients under investigation by agencies such as the OIG, FBI, Secret Service, ATF, DEA, NSA, NASA, and Department of Homeland Security, preventing formal charges before indictment.
- Medical Professionals: Restoring the lives and licenses of doctors, pharmacists, and healthcare workers facing serious federal charges or regulatory actions.
- Tax Crimes: Defense victories in large-scale IRS audits and high-profile tax fraud investigations, securing dramatic sentence reductions and case dismissals.
- Sex Crimes & Child Pornography: Sensitive and aggressive defense in highly stigmatized federal cases, with multiple complete acquittals.
- Cryptocurrencies: Cutting-edge legal defense in cases involving Bitcoin and digital asset transactions, including Dark Web investigations.
- Drug Trafficking & Firearms: Successful trial defenses and sentencing mitigation in complex multi-defendant narcotics and weapons conspiracy cases.
- Homicides & Death Penalty: Life-saving outcomes in capital cases, including reversals of long-standing murder convictions and avoidance of death sentences.
- Mediation: Trusted neutral mediator resolving high-stakes professional disputes with empathy and fairness.
- Second Opinions: Comprehensive evaluations of complex federal cases for clients and attorneys seeking strategic direction or case re-assessment.
“No-Nonsense”
George Anastasia, “The Last Gangster”
Recognized Among the “Top 10” in Pennsylvania
National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
“Believe Me, You Want Her on Your Side”
Federal Criminal Client
“The Ethics of White-Collar Criminal Defense Are Intriguing, and She Communicates This in Such an Effective Way”
Leadership Programs, The Wharton School
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If you’re facing serious federal or white-collar criminal charges, or wish to discuss a complex legal matter, contact NiaLena Caravasos, a top-rated Federal Criminal Defense attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her record of successful outcomes across diverse case categories reflects a steadfast commitment to justice, integrity, and personalized advocacy.