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NiaLena Caravasos

NiaLena Caravasos

10.0

Superb

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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5.0 star rating 8 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 50% Federal Crime
  • 25% Criminal Defense
  • 25% White Collar Crime

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Fixed (Sometimes)
  • Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information
  • Law Office Of NiaLena Caravasos, LLC
    Public Ledger Building, Suite 926
    620 Chestnut Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19106
    215-925-●●●● - show
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Languages
  • English
  • Greek

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About me: NiaLena is a passionate advocate who believes in Robert Frost's "The Road Not Taken" and whose successes often come in matters that others consider hopeless.... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 8 reviews
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5 star rating

“A lawyer and a friend”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-11-18 4 days ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Nialena went the extra mile and then some in dealing with my case. She made sure not only me but my entire family knew what was going on every step... more
5 star rating

“THE FEDERAL OCTOPUS HAD ALL 8 TENTICLES AROUND ME”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-06-01 6 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: She is call the no-nonsense attorney. That fits her well. Do not look for her to blow smoke at you,she tells it like it is!
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Endorsements

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Michael Alyn Schwartz

I endorse this lawyer's work. I worked with NiaLena when I was an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Philadelphia. NiaLena is a passionate advocate who has... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Schwartz , Philadelphia (PA), 7 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 16 years since NiaLena Caravasos was first licensed to practice law in PA.
  • 16 years since NiaLena Caravasos was first licensed to practice law in MA.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Partner at Fitzpatrick & Caravasos, PC 1997–2008
Law Clerk at Honorable Lisa Aversa Richette 1995–1997

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Boston University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1993
University of Pennsylvania Marketing BS - Bachelor of Science 1988
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Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
"Influential Philadelphia Area Lawyers" Super Lawyers (profile in Philadelphia Magazine) 2009
"Pennsylvania Super Lawyer" in Criminal Defense Law & Politics Magazine 2009
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member American Hellenic Lawyers Association
Member Federal Criminal Bar Association
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 4
Question: reconsideration of sentence - must you use same...
NiaLena's answer: You're free to switch counsel, although you may use the same attorney if you wish. Good luck! (... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel The Richmond Journal of Law and the Public Interest 2000
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel The Forum 1999
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Cases
Title:
United States v. Joseph Merlino
Practice Area:
Criminal Defense
Outcome:
See below
Description:
Significant victory in the highly publicized organized crime case entitled, United States v. Joseph Merlino, et al. (At the conclusion of a federal...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Changing Perception of White Collar Crime and Ethical Leadership "Leadership In The Business World," The Wharton School 2009
Ethical Issues In Criminal Defense "Leadership In The Business World," The Wharton School 2007
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