Lorraine S Gauli-Rufo

Lorraine S Gauli-Rufo

also known as LGR Law Group

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

Federal crime Lawyer at Cedar Grove, NJ
Practice Areas: Federal Crime, White Collar Crime

6 Pompton Avenue, STE 25, Cedar Grove, NJ

About Lorraine

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Federal Crime 85%

Focusing on white collar fraud, rico, drugs, firearms, corruption, computer crimes, credit card fraud, bank fraud, tax fraud, Hobbs Act Robbery, wire fraud, mail fraud, bribery, extortion, public office crimes

32 years | 1,000 cases

85%
White Collar Crime 15%

Wire fraud, Tax Fraud, Computer Fraud, Bank Fraud, Bribery, Extortion

32 years | 100 cases

15%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 11 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2015

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 34 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Location

LGR Law Group

6 Pompton Avenue, STE 25, Cedar Grove, NJ, 07009

LGR LAW, LLC

347 5th Avenue, STE 1402, New York, NY, 10016

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Lorraine S Gauli-Rufo's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

42 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 15 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney

GREAT FEDERAL LAWYER

I had the best experience with Lorraine! She stopped at no cost to make sure that justice was served for me. She is a GREAT FEDERAL LAWYER! very much for ALL PEOPLE! A million stars if I could give it to her!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER !

Posted by anonymous | December 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Federal Crime

Not for serious Federal law issues

It is nerve wracking when you have federal agents knocking at your door telling you you are a subject in a federal investigation but it is even more nerve wracking when your lawyer tells you to “sit back and wait” or even worse when your lawyer tells you that she asked her colleagues for advice! I wa...s in this situation with Lorraine for 2 hellish weeks. Until I decided to retain another lawyer that actually knew what he was doing and closed my case in 7 weeks. Of course Lorraine sent me a huge invoice for thousands of dollars for a couple of calls with the AUSA and a hand full of calls with myself. And, when I tried to dispute the invoice she made up charges like (I have to open a file in my computer with your information ) ridiculous! So so so dishonest. I don’t have a doubt she is very good for minor issues, as the reviews state, But for federal issues she is a huge disappointment. Take your business elsewhere, federal cases are no joke!

Lorraine Gauli-Rufo

Replied last January 01, 2024

Not surprised that this is anonymous because it is so far from the truth that I am sure that is why this former client did not want to put her name. I represented this woman for one week (actually not even one week) and charged her according to a written retainer that she signed that clearly sets forth our billing practices. I even gave her a reduced hourly rate (more than 20% less than what I usually charge ) and did not charge her for a few of the actions my law firm undertook on her matter. Moreover, the bill was not "thousands" of dollars - that simply is an outright lie. Our office only handles federal cases - and we take our work very seriously!! And most of the matters we work on are very large and complex federal cases. We handle many grand jury investigations such as the one this client was a subject or target of. And had she not gotten rid of us within a week of hiring us - I am sure we too would have been able to resolve her matter in 7 weeks - or perhaps even less. Again, we are so sorry that this former client feels the need to say untruths about our firm, our work, and our billing practices. We will continue to service our clients and provide exceptional federal criminal defense representation. I think more than 112 (and growing daily) five-star google reviews support that assertion! Please go to our website (lgrlawgroup.com) to see many of our 2023 successes. Happy New Year to all of you.

Posted by Tasean | January 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best lawyer

Lorraine is a good lawyer I hired her when I first got arrested. Since the day I hired her she made everything happen for she fought for me like I was her own son. She was always there when I needed made everything I wanted easier. Also her assistant is also helpful as well she always keep up updated... with everything. I thank you and really appreciate everything you did for me. Thank you

Posted by Melissa A. | September 04, 2021 | Federal Crime

Diligent and compassionate

My family received a call from a federal agent back in August 2021. The first step we took was to contact an attorney specializing in federal crimes. We reviewed Avvo and found Lorraine S Gauli-Rufo, among others. We sent messages to several attorneys, but Ms. Gauli-Rufo was the first to respond. Her... knowledge and demeanour were vital for us. She was at the top of our list for all the good reasons. Fortunately, we did not have to retain an attorney because of a good resolution of our case, but we went through a dark hole during the interviewing process. We appreciated her time, patience, and compassionate approach during that uncertain time. We would not hesitate to contact and hire Ms. Gauli-Rufo in the future. Those reviews we read on Avvo are on point, so we encourage other people to contact her for all their criminal law needs.

Posted by Jerry | November 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great defense attorney

I hired Lorraine to handle a federal violation matter that I had, and she she did a wonderful job representing me. She was very knowledgeable in all aspects of the law and how it pertained to my violation. She was also knew the judge and other court employees. I would definitely recommend Lorraine ...to anyone looking for an experienced defense attorney.

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Lorraine S Gauli-Rufo's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kaitlin Kent

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"My colleague and I have had the pleasure of working with Lorraine on a federal criminal case. Lorraine’s professionalism, responsiveness, and extensive knowledge of the practice of federal criminal law is impressive. She is an excellent attorney!"

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Robert Stahl

Criminal defense lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Pustylnik

Criminal defense lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. I had the pleasure and opportunity to gain pro bono hours helping Lorraine in a white-collar RICO trial where she was nice enough to share with me her legal theories and strategies. She is very personable, professional, and passionate about her clients."

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Suzanne Axel

Federal crime lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lorraine is a superb lawyer. I endorse her without reservation, as she an experienced federal defense attorney who knows the federal courts like no one else. Lorraine always fights to achieve the best results for her clients."

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Adam Axel

Federal crime lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Taylor Ward

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lorraine is very knowledgeable and experienced. An excellent advocate."

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Thomas Ambrosio

Federal crime lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Lorraine Gauli-Rufo is one of the most seasoned federal criminal defense lawyers in the NJ/NY region. I had the opportunity to trial a very complicated federal Hobbs Act Robbery with Ms. Gauli-Rufo. She represented a co-defendant. Her dedication, energy, brain stormimg and tenancity against the government were the epitome of how a great lawyer should practice law. In short, she is a fantastic lawyer."

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Alyssa Cimino

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Lorraine is an excellent attorney. She is knowledgeable of the law and compassionate to her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Ambrosio

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Certified Crimial Trial Attorney, NJ Supreme Court

2016

Criminal Law "10 Best" New Jersey, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers Criminal Defense, National Trial Lawyers

2016

Federal Criminal Defense Attorney of the Year in New Jersey, Corporate INTL

1991

Seton Hall School of Law, Suma cum Laude

1991

Property and Corporate Student Award, Seton Hall University

1980

Presidential Merit Scholarship, Rutgers University

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Owner/Founder, LGR Law, LLC

1996 - 2013

Assistant Public Defender, Federal Public Defender's Office

1991 - 1996

Associate, Leboeuf Lamb Greene & Macrae, LLP

Associations

2020 - Present

Women in White Collar Criminal Defense - NYC

Member

2020 - Present

Women in White Collar NJ

Member

2017 - Present

Super Lawyer NY Metro

White Collar Criminal Defense

2017 - Present

Super Lawyer NJ

Criminal Defense

2015 - Present

New Jersey Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Trustee

2013 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2013 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

New Jersey Women Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - Present

Heckel Inn of Court, Rutgers University

Master

2012 - Present

New Jersey Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Federal Bar Association (New Jersey chapter)

Member

2014 - 2016

US Attorney's Defense Counsel Advisory

Committee Member

Sample of Legal Cases

United States v. Lagrier

acquittal

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Education

1991

Seton Hall University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Rutgers University

BFA

Speaking Engagements

2016

Boardwalk Seminar

Direct Examination

2014

Rutgers Univeristy Law School E-Discovery Issues in Federal Criminal Law

2014

New Jersey Law for New York Lawyers New Jersey Federal Criminal Law Procedure

Languages

English

Activity

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