FEDERAL CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS

Page Pate, Jess Johnson, and Tom Church are consistently ranked among the country’s top federal criminal defense attorneys. Together, they have over over 40 years of successful results in federal trials, federal appeals, and post-conviction early release petitions.

We have successfully represented clients in federal criminal cases across the United States. Our firm has offices in Atlanta GA, Alexandria VA, and Washington DC, and we frequently travel to other federal courts to represent people in serious federal criminal cases.

Our reputation is built on defending people charged with serious crimes in federal court. We have successfully resolved federal criminal cases in courts across the United States. We have represented elected officials, senior business executives, professional athletes, and people from all walks of life. Regardless of our client’s background, or the type of federal charges they are facing, we give every person we represent the same level of personal attention and commitment. And we don’t quit until we have done everything we can to insure the best possible result.

Attorney Page Pate explains what happens in a federal criminal case in this video.

Our results in serious criminal cases:

FEDERAL DRUG CONSPIRACY – NOT GUILTY

Won a federal criminal jury trial for a client charged with being in a large-scale drug conspiracy. The client was facing mandatory life in prison if convicted. The jury found him “not guilty” on all counts, despite wiretap evidence and the testimony of alleged co-conspirators.
(U.S. v. V.W.)
FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS CHARGES – NOT GUILTY

Won a federal jury trial for a prison guard falsely accused of civil rights and obstruction offenses. Our client was facing 20 years in prison if convicted.
(U.S. v. T.G.)
FEDERAL CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CASE – DISMISSED

Convinced federal prosecutors to dismiss a child pornography case a week before the trial was scheduled to begin. Our client was facing a minimum of 10 years in prison.
(U.S. v. M.K.)
FEDERAL DRUG CASE – NOT GUILTY

Won a federal criminal jury trial for a client indicted on federal drug charges in Macon, Georgia. The judge granted our motion and dismissed all charges.
(U.S. v. T.S.)
FEDERAL IMMIGRATION CRIMES – DISMISSED

Convinced federal prosecutors to dismiss two separate felony immigration smuggling charges against our client after finding a constitutional violation in the way police searched our client’s vehicle.
(U.S. v. J.K.)
FEDERAL DRUG CONSPIRACY – NOT GUILTY

Won a federal jury trial for a pilot falsely charged with importing several hundred kilos of cocaine into the U.S. from Mexico. Our client was facing life in prison if convicted.
(U.S. v. D.F.)
FEDERAL GUN CHARGES – NOT GUILTY

Won a federal criminal jury trial in Atlanta, Georgia for a client indicted for possessing illegal firearms. He was facing up to 10 years in federal prison.
(U.S. v. M.H.)
FEDERAL DRUG CONSPIRACY – DISMISSED

Convinced federal prosecutors to dismiss a federal drug case against our client in Macon, Georgia. We argued that the search of our client was unlawful and the government dismissed all charges. Our client would have been sentenced up to 30 years if convicted.
(U.S. v. G.D.)
FEDERAL GUN CHARGES – NOT GUILTY

Won a federal criminal jury trial for a U.S. soldier charged with firearm offenses in Savannah, Georgia. The federal judge granted our motion and dismissed all charges. Our client was facing up to 10 years in prison.
(U.S. v. N.D.)
FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS AND OBSTRUCTION – NOT GUILTY

Won a federal criminal jury trial for a deputy sheriff who was indicted on multiple federal charges in Georgia. He was found not guilty on all counts by the jury after a high-profile criminal trial.
(U.S. v. R.G.)
FEDERAL DRUG CHARGES – DISMISSED

Successfully resolved a federal drug case in Atlanta when we helped convince prosecutors to dismiss an indictment against our client after he was arrested, but prior to the trial. The client was facing up to 20 years in prison.
(U.S. v. H.W.)
FEDERAL FRAUD CASE – DISMISSED

Convinced the federal government to dismiss a multi-million dollar fraud case against our clients in Atlanta a week before trial. Our clients could have been sentenced to 10 years in prison.
(U.S. v. V.R.)

Our federal criminal defense attorneys have won dozens of “not guilty” verdicts and pretrial dismissals.

Given the severity and complexity of federal criminal investigations and prosecutions, anyone charged with a federal crime should retain an experienced federal criminal lawyer. In addition to representing hundreds of people in resolving serious federal criminal cases by agreement or by winning the case at trial, our defense lawyers have also helped people facing serious federal charges by reviewing their case and providing a “second opinion” about the strength of the government’s evidence or the viability of certain defenses before the person pleads guilty or decides to go to trial. Page, Jess and Tom can step in and assist the lawyer who is currently representing the client, or take over the case entirely if that’s what is best for the client. In addition to our successful trial practice, we also assist clients in appealing wrongful convictions in federal court.

If you need a federal criminal defense attorney with decades of successful results, contact our firm and discuss your case in complete confidence. You will not find federal criminal lawyers anywhere in the country with more recent successful results, better credentials, or a deeper commitment to pursuing justice for people who need help in federal court.

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We have also helped many people get out of federal prison early.

Recently, we have also been very successful helping people get an early release from federal prison. Recent changes in federal law, and Justice Department policies, have allowed us to pursue “compassionate release” for inmates serving lengthy sentences at the federal Bureau of Prisons. Our motions address not just the need for early release due to health concerns, but also unfairly harsh sentences that were imposed years ago.

If you want to learn more about how we may be able to getting someone released from federal prison, read more about our success in compassionate release motions.

“If you need a great lawyer that will work hard for you, you need to call Page!”

Mitch P., a former client

I hired Mr Pate to handle my federal 2255 appeal which was for ineffective council of a former attorney. He spent countless hours with my case load filing paperwork, meeting with me, more than one hearing in front of multiple judges etc. my 2255 was won and I had a sentence reduction fo all his hard work. 2255 are very hard to win and the odds are slim so if you need a great lawyer that will work hard for you and argue for you even harder in Court, you need to call Page! He and Mr Church both had my back all the way thru. Thanks to them both but especially Page Pate!

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