White Collar Criminal Defense Archives

Stahl Gasiorowski Criminal Defense Lawyers defend those facing a government investigation, arrest or indictment.

White-collar crimes can be investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), and state authorities. Investigations may involve other law enforcement and regulatory agencies as well, including:

the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
the U.S. Postal Inspection Service
the Commodity Futures Trading Commission
the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
Homeland Security

Federal white collar crime cases are tried at one of the 94 district level trial courts in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Federal DOJ trials involve healthcare fraud, market integrity and major fraud, and foreign corrupt practices. The government has vast resources at their disposal when pursuing white collar criminal cases. When facing an investigation, it is critical to work with a highly experienced white collar crime defense team who will fight for you when you are targeted by the government in an investigation, arrest or indictment.

Stahl Gasiorowski Criminal Defense Lawyers have successfully defended individuals and companies charged by federal and state authorities for white collar crimes including Insider Trading/Securities Fraud, Healthcare Fraud, Drug Crimes, Domestic Violence and Tax Crimes, and more. Robert G. Stahl has been an attorney since 1989 and founded his firm in 1997. Since that time, he has represented hundreds of clients in complex criminal and civil matters, both at trial and on appeal. Mr. Stahl is certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Certified Criminal Trial Attorney.

Sources: https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/white-collar-crime
https://www.justice.gov/criminal/media/1339231/dl
https://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/court-role-and-structure

Robert G. Stahl Earns Prestigious Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating for 2025

Stahl Gasiorowski Criminal Defense Lawyers is proud to announce that Robert G. Stahl, Esq., a leading figure in criminal defense, has received the 2025 Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® Rating. This accolade is a testament to Mr. Stahl's exceptional legal abilities, professionalism, and ethical standards. An accomplished trial lawyer and Fellow of the American College of [...]

Chambers NY Spotlight Ranks Stahl Gasiorowski Criminal Defense Lawyers

Stahl Gasiorowski Criminal Defense Lawyers, P.C. has been ranked in New York Chambers Spotlight 2025 Guide and recognized as a top small firm handling high-quality work. Stahl Gasiorowski evidenced significant expertise, calibre of talent and experience serving a range of clients in the market. The Chambers Spotlight rankings were awarded to select firms in [...]

Federal Bail System – Released on Conditions or Detained Pending Trial – Sean “P. Diddy” Combs

This topic is of particular relevance given the publicity surrounding the indictment, arrest and detention of Sean “P. Diddy” Combs in the Southern District of New York this week. Both at the Magistrate-Judge at the initial hearing, and the District Court Judge hearing the appeal the following day, held that no conditions of release could assure that [...]

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-09-26T21:06:17-04:00September 19th, 2024|Categories: Bail, Criminal Charges, Federal Courts, Initial Hearing/Arraignment, Preliminary Hearing, White Collar Criminal Defense|Comments Off

Healthcare Fraud Remains a Major DOJ Priority

Back in February, the Department of Justice’s Criminal Division Fraud Section released its annual review. Of the Fraud Section’s three litigation divisions, Health Care Fraud, Market Integrity and Major Frauds and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Health Care Fraud is the largest with nearly twice as many trial attorneys and the most active unit. In [...]

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-06-28T15:31:54-04:00June 28th, 2024|Categories: Criminal Investigation, Federal Courts, Healthcare Fraud, Medicare and Medicaid Fraud, White Collar Criminal Defense|Comments Off

SCOTUS Denies Civil Forfeiture Challenge But Majority Voices Concerns about Process

In a rare opinion addressing the rights of innocent owners of property seized under state civil forfeiture laws, the Supreme Court of the United States held that innocent owners are not constitutionally entitled to a separate preliminary hearing to seek a speedy return of their seized property. The 6-3 ruling in Culley v. Marshall, [...]

By Andrew Olesnycky, Esq.|2024-08-20T10:47:41-04:00May 10th, 2024|Categories: Asset Forfeiture, White Collar Criminal Defense|Comments Off

Stahl Gasiorowski Criminal Defense Lawyers Named 2024 Super Lawyers and Founder Robert G. Stahl to the Top 100 List

In 2024, Super Lawyers® named three New Jersey attorneys from the criminal defense law firm of Stahl Gasiorowski Criminal Defense Lawyers to its prestigious Super Lawyers list, and named firm founding partner Robert G. Stahl in the Top 100 list. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of lawyers from more [...]

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-03-25T12:58:51-04:00March 25th, 2024|Categories: Criminal Defense Law Firm News, White Collar Criminal Defense|Comments Off

Strong Sentencing Submissions in Federal Court Can Make a Big Difference

After a client decides to plead guilty and counsel negotiates the best possible plea agreement – negotiating what count of the Indictment to plead to or what statute for a plea to an Information; limiting the loss amount, negotiating the other Guidelines’ enhancements; and the like – the work is not complete until a [...]

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-09-02T21:08:42-04:00February 16th, 2024|Categories: White Collar Criminal Defense|Comments Off

Stahl Gasiorowski Criminal Defense Lawyers Promotes Andrew Olesnycky to Partnership

Westfield NJ - We are pleased to announce the promotion of Andrew Olesnycky to Partner at Stahl Gasiorowski Criminal Defense Lawyers. With offices in Westfield, New Jersey, and Manhattan, New York, Stahl Gasiorowski. P.C. is recognized for its unwavering excellence and dedication in defending white-collar criminal cases and related litigation. Mr. Olesnycky's practice includes [...]

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-02-15T11:31:04-04:00February 15th, 2024|Categories: Criminal Defense Law Firm News, White Collar Criminal Defense|Comments Off

Why Smaller Boutique Firms Outshine Larger Firms in Criminal Defense

A recent survey of 2023 rates from top firms reveal attorney hourly rate increases of 8-14%. Notably, top partner rates now range from $2,100 to $2,720 an hour. The bottom partner rates from $1,025 to $1,995 per hour. Even more telling, first year associates, those lawyers who have just passed the Bar exam and [...]

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-08-22T10:57:51-04:00February 14th, 2024|Categories: Criminal Appeals, Criminal Charges, Criminal Defense Law Firm News, Criminal Investigation, Criminal Trial, White Collar Criminal Defense|Comments Off

Defending Federal Bribery and Extortion Charges

When facing the formidable gears of the federal justice system, individuals accused of bribery and extortion are immediately thrust into a complex legal arena where the stakes couldn't be higher. These white-collar crimes carry severe penalties, including hefty fines and significant prison time. In such high-stress, high-stakes situations, securing an experienced criminal defense attorney [...]

By Robert G. Stahl, Esq.|2024-02-07T11:08:01-04:00February 7th, 2024|Categories: Asset Forfeiture, Bribery, Conspiracy, Criminal Charges, Criminal Investigation, Fraud Charges, Money Laundering, Theft/Embezzlement, White Collar Criminal Defense|Comments Off

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