NiaLena Caravasos
AMONG WORLD'S INSPIRATIONAL PEOPLE; ON SUPER LAWYERS COVER & DESCRIBED AS FIERCE
ON SUPER LAWYERS COVER & DESCRIBED AS "FIERCE" + HONORED AMONG WORLD'S "INSPIRATIONAL PEOPLE"
One of only two lawyers in the U.S. to be selected by an international non-profit organization featuring “Inspirational People” around the world (including Nobel prize winners, business leaders), NiaLena is the only criminal defense lawyer ever featured on the Super Lawyers cover in Philadelphia Magazine and was also featured by Super Lawyers in an article entitled "Fierce" and honored repeatedly in the "Top 50 Women" and "Top 100" and "Top 100 Philadelphia." Differing from most of her colleagues, NiaLena has tremendous compassion and focuses first on her clients as people. She utilizes a unique all-encompassing approach in an effort to help them during their representation because she realizes that clients who have been caught in the crosshairs of a criminal investigation are typically also dealing with a variety of other serious issues that transcend the confines of their specific legal case. NiaLena is also a graduate from the renowned Wharton School and also has work experience in the international business world, so she is also able to identify with many of the challenges facing white collar crime defendants in a manner that her colleagues cannot. Often taking Robert Frost's "road less traveled by," NiaLena is known for always putting her clients' interests first: that reputation was initially earned when she was the youngest and only female attorney representing a high-ranking organized crime figure in the federal RICO trial of U.S. v. Joseph Merlino and yet did not hesitate to separate her client, Frank Gambino, and go against the old-boys network of other criminal lawyers representing mafia co-defendants. NiaLena was also the youngest and only female attorney representing powerful PA Senator Vincent Fumo.
- Boston University School of Law
- J.D. | Law, Juris Doctor
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- Honors: (1) Commencement Award (BNA Law Student Award); (2) American Jurisprudence Award (Criminal Trial Practice); (3) Edward F. Hennessey Scholar; and (4) Commencement Speaker to the Faculty)
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- University of Pennsylvania
- B.S. | Multinational Management and Marketing
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- Honors: The Wharton School (Graduated cum laude; Bachelor of Science degree in Economics)
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- Owner
- Law Office Of NiaLena Caravasos, LLC
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- Philadelphia Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer
- "Ineffective Assistance of Counsel"
- The Philadelphia Lawyer
- "Ineffective Assistance of Counsel"
- The Richmond Journal of Law and the Public Interest
- Frequent guest speaker over the past decade on white collar crime as well as ethics in Leadership programs
- Management Department at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
- Lecturer in multiple CLE seminars
- Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) Criminal Law Symposium
- White Collar Crime & Business Ethics, Leadership Programs, Management Department
- The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
- The Growing Intersection Between Forensic Psychiatry And Federal Criminal Defense, Forensic Psychiatric Fellowship Training Program
- Department of Psychiatry, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
- Civil Rights And How To Best Exercise Those Rights, National Youth Rights Association
- University of Pennsylvania
- Criminal Defense
- Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) Criminal Law Symposium
- Admitted to Practice
- US Supreme Court
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- Massachusetts State Bar
- Admitted to Practice
- Pennsylvania State Bar
- Admitted to Practice
- 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals
- Admitted to Practice
- US District Court, Eastern District of PA
- Client Distinction Award
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Highest professional rating (AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated)
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- The National Trial Lawyers
- Lifetime Achievement Membership
- Americas Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys
- Lifetime Achievement Membership
- Americas Top 100 Attorneys
- American Society of Legal Advocates
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- The College of Physicians of Philadelphia; Section on Medicine, Ethics & the Law
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- American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
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- Federal Bar Association, Criminal Law Committee
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- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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- Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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- The National Trial Lawyers
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- Association of Federal Defense Attorneys (AFDA)
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- The National Trial Lawyers, Criminal Trial Lawyers' Association
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- Philadelphia Bar Association
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- Pennsylvania Bar Association
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- Massachusetts
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- Pennsylvania
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- U.S. District Ct, Eastern District of PA
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- 3rd Circuit
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Fees are specific to every case.
- White Collar Crime
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Federal Criminal Defense
- English: Spoken, Written
- Greek: Spoken, Written
- Q. How can I find out if I had a federal indite
- A: If you have been indicted by the federal government, you would have received some sort of notification from the federal agency involved. If you are concerned that you might have been indicted or that you might be under investigation, you should definitely contact a federal criminal defense attorney to discuss this further.
- Q. What can I expect following a federal indictment involving myself as an associate of the accused and my home was raided?
- A: You are likely in great jeopardy and the sooner you act, the better off you'll be. You need to consult with an experienced and top-notch criminal defense attorney in order to discuss your personal circumstances and figure out what your best options are at this point. You should act quickly because you need to strategize and put yourself in the best possible position for the charges that are likely coming. I do not suggest that you discuss this matter any further on a public forum such as this. (Please note that my response does not constitute legal advice nor does it establish an attorney-client relationship.)
- Q. I found a number on a 5 dollar bill which said to call this number for a good time and as a joke I acted like and fbi a
- A: Actually, this is no joke. Impersonating a federal officer is a very serious crime. You really should consult with a federal criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.
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- Law Office Of NiaLena Caravasos, LLC
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Selected by an international non-profit organization featuring "Inspirational People" around the world. NiaLena is the first of only two lawyers in the U.S. to be interviewed and featured among other individuals including business leaders, professors, Nobel prize winners, Olympic gold medalists, etc. who are regarded not only as most successful in their respective fields and serve as role models to younger individuals.
Fumo Federal Corruption Trial (ABC News)
ABC News Coverage of attorney NiaLena Caravasos (member of the Fumo defense trial team) and Senator Vincent Fumo in the federal political corruption trial of United States v. Vincent Fumo...
Merlino / Gambino Federal RICO Trial (NBC News)
NBC News Coverage of attorney NiaLena Caravasos representing Frank Gambino in federal RICO organized crime trial of United States v. Joseph Merlino et al.
Merlino / Gambino Federal RICO Trial (Fox News)
Fox News Coverage of attorney NiaLena Caravasos representing Frank Gambino in federal RICO organized crime trial of United States v. Joseph Merlino et al.
Merlino / Gambino Federal RICO Trial (ABC News)
ABC News Coverage of attorney NiaLena Caravasos representing Frank Gambino in federal RICO organized crime trial of United States v. Joseph Merlino et al.
NiaLena Caravasos Philadelphia PA, Federal Criminal Law Lawyer
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rated Attorney