HIGH-STAKES FEDERAL CRIMINAL SUPER LAWYER ON COVER IN PHILADELPHIA MAGAZINE - DESCRIBED AS "FIERCE"
A driving cornerstone of NiaLena's success is her passionate advocacy and her belief in traveling "the road less traveled by" made so famous by the poet, Robert Frost.
• Recently spotlighted by Super Lawyers in a feature article entitled "Fierce"
• Only criminal defense lawyer ever featured on Super Lawyers cover in Philadelphia Magazine
• Honored by Super Lawyers as one of the "Top 100" and "Top 100 Philadelphia" and "Top 50 Women"
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.
Differing again from most other criminal lawyers, NiaLena is a graduate from the renowned Wharton School and also has work experience in the international business world. Consequently, she is also able to identify with many of the challenges facing white collar crime defendants in a manner that her colleagues cannot.
Often setting her own course, 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. Her client who emerged from the trial victorious through his acquittals of attempted murder and racketeering charges and with an outcome better than the other defendants was the beneficiary of NiaLena's individual courage, relentlessness, and strategic creativity. NiaLena's closing argument on behalf of Frank Gambino was then chosen in a nationwide contest and featured by the Center for Criminal Justice Advocacy in Houston, and it is still being used to this day by professors around the country as a way to instruct students.
• "Lifetime Achievement Membership", America’s Top 100 Attorneys® and America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys®
• "Top 100 Trial Lawyers," The National Trial Lawyers
• "Best Attorneys Of America" Lifetime Charter Member, Rue Ratings
• "10 Best" Attorneys in PA and "10 Best" Law Firms in PA by American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
• "Global Awards Winner - PA Criminal Defense Attorney of the Year" by Corporate INTL
• Three Best Rated, Top 3 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Philadelphia
NiaLena has also served not only as lead counsel in numerous serious multi-defendant federal and state criminal cases but also was the youngest and only female attorney representing Senator Vincent Fumo, long regarded as the most powerful politician in Pennsylvania, during his five-month high profile political corruption white collar federal trial.
NiaLena's federal criminal defense practice is primarily focused in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (including Philadelphia and surrounding counties) but also includes the Middle District of PA, the District of New Jersey, the Washington, D.C. Metro area, and multiple jurisdictions in the U.S. The depth of her experience includes the defense of cases under investigation by various government agencies, such as:
• U.S. Department of Homeland Security;
• United States Secret Service;
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI);
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA);
• Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF);
• National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA);
• U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE);
• Internal Revenue Service (IRS);
• U.S. Small Business Administration;
• United States Postal Inspection Service.
NiaLena's efforts to never leave a stone unturned have been publicly recognized by federal judges, the press, her colleagues, and her former clients. In this regard, NiaLena invites all readers to visit her website for a more comprehensive discussion on her career.
A frequent guest speaker at The Wharton School regarding the ethics of white collar crime, NiaLena credits much of her success to her beloved mentor and former law partner, F. Emmett Fitzpatrick. NiaLena also very much appreciates the wonderful reviews posted by her clients and also by fellow lawyers.
Practice areas
My criminal defense practice is focused primarily on federal criminal and white collar crime cases.
My criminal defense practice is focused primarily on federal criminal and white collar crime cases.
My criminal defense practice is focused primarily on federal criminal and white collar crime cases.
Languages spoken
Greek, English
Law Office Of NiaLena Caravasos, LLC
1604 Locust Street, 4th floor
Philadelphia, PA, 19103
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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PA | Active | 1994 | 01/02/2021 |
MA | Inactive | 1993 | 09/16/2019 |
Legal answers | 155 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Top 20 Criminal Defense Law Firms in PA | Expertise | 2021 |
"Lifetime Achievement Membership" | America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys® | 2021 |
Top 3 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Philadelphia | Three Best Rated® | 2021 |
"Top 10" Criminal Defense Attorney | The National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys (NACDA) | 2021 |
America's Most Honored Professionals | American Registry | 2021 |
"10 Best" Attorneys in Pennsylvania | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2021 |
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Selected as a Continuing "Fellow" | Litigation Counsel of America | 2021 |
Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2021 |
Martindale-Hubbell | AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | 2021 |
“Best Attorneys Of America” Lifetime Charter Member | Rue Ratings | 2021 |
AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
Selected as a Continuing "Fellow" | Litigation Counsel of America | 2020 |
"10 Best" Attorneys in Pennsylvania | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2020 |
America's Most Honored Professionals | American Registry | 2020 |
"Top 10" Criminal Defense Attorney | The National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys (NACDA) | 2020 |
Top 3 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Philadelphia | Three Best Rated® | 2020 |
"Lifetime Achievement Membership" | America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys® | 2020 |
Top 20 Criminal Defense Law Firms in PA | Expertise | 2020 |
"Pennsylvania Super Lawyer" in Criminal Defense | Super Lawyers | 2020 |
"Pennsylvania Super Lawyer" in Criminal Defense | Philadelphia Magazine | 2020 |
"Top 50 Women Super Lawyers" | Super Lawyers | 2020 |
"Top 50 Women Super Lawyers" | Philadelphia Magazine | 2020 |
"Top 100" Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2020 |
"Top 100" Super Lawyers | Philadelphia Magazine | 2020 |
"Top 100 Philadelphia" Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2020 |
"Top 100 Philadelphia" Super Lawyers | Philadelphia Magazine | 2020 |
“Best Attorneys Of America” Lifetime Charter Member | Rue Ratings | 2020 |
"Lifetime Achievement Membership" | America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys® | 2019 |
Top 3 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Philadelphia | Three Best Rated® | 2019 |
"Top 10" Criminal Defense Attorney | The National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys (NACDA) | 2019 |
America's Most Honored Professionals | American Registry | 2019 |
"10 Best" Attorneys in Pennsylvania | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2019 |
Selected as a Continuing "Fellow" | Litigation Counsel of America | 2019 |
Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2019 |
"Pennsylvania Super Lawyer" in Criminal Defense | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
"Pennsylvania Super Lawyer" in Criminal Defense | Philadelphia Magazine | 2019 |
"Top 50 Women Super Lawyers" | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
"Top 50 Women Super Lawyers" | Philadelphia Magazine | 2019 |
“Best Attorneys Of America” Lifetime Charter Member | Rue Ratings | 2019 |
"Lifetime Achievement Membership" | America’s Top 100 Attorneys® | 2018 |
"10 Best" Attorneys in Pennsylvania | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2018 |
Selected as a Continuing "Fellow" | Litigation Counsel of America | 2018 |
Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2018 |
America's Most Honored Professionals | American Registry | 2018 |
"Top 10" Criminal Defense Attorney | The National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys (NACDA) | 2018 |
Top 3 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Philadelphia | Three Best Rated® | 2018 |
"Lifetime Achievement Membership" | America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys® | 2018 |
"Pennsylvania Super Lawyer" in Criminal Defense | Philadelphia Magazine | 2018 |
"Pennsylvania Super Lawyer" in Criminal Defense | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
10-Year "Super Lawyers" Selection in Criminal Law | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
“Best Attorneys Of America” Lifetime Charter Member | Rue Ratings | 2018 |
Top 3 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Philadelphia | Three Best Rated® | 2017 |
America's Most Honored Professionals | American Registry | 2017 |
Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2017 |
"10 Best" Attorneys in Pennsylvania | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2017 |
"Lifetime Achievement Membership" | America’s Top 100 Attorneys® | 2017 |
Global Awards ("PA Criminal Defense Attorney of the Year") | Corporate INTL | 2017 |
Criminal Defense Law Firm of the Year in Pennsylvania | Corporate INTL | 2017 |
"Pennsylvania Super Lawyer" in Criminal Defense | Philadelphia Magazine | 2017 |
"Pennsylvania Super Lawyer" in Criminal Defense | SuperLawyers | 2017 |
"Top 50 Women Super Lawyers" | Philadelphia Magazine | 2017 |
"Top 50 Women Super Lawyers" | SuperLawyers | 2017 |
Selected as a Continuing "Fellow" | Litigation Counsel of America | 2017 |
“Best Attorneys Of America” Lifetime Charter Member | Rue Ratings | 2017 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2016 |
Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2016 |
"10 Best" Attorneys in Pennsylvania | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2016 |
Criminal Defense Law Firm of the Year in Pennsylvania | Corporate INTL | 2016 |
Global Awards ("PA Criminal Defense Attorney of the Year") | Corporate INTL | 2016 |
“Best Attorneys Of America” Lifetime Charter Member | Rue Ratings | 2016 |
America's Most Honored Professionals | American Registry | 2016 |
"Pennsylvania Super Lawyer" in Criminal Defense | SuperLawyers | 2016 |
"Pennsylvania Super Lawyer" in Criminal Defense | Philadelphia Magazine | 2016 |
"Top 50 Women Super Lawyers" | SuperLawyers | 2016 |
"Top 50 Women Super Lawyers" | Philadelphia Magazine | 2016 |
Selected to become a "Fellow" | Litigation Counsel of America | 2016 |
Top 3 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Philadelphia | Three Best Rated® | 2016 |
Lifetime Achievement Membership | America’s Top 100 Attorneys®. | 2016 |
"Top 10" Criminal Defense Attorney | The National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys (NACDA) | 2016 |
"Lifetime Achievement Membership" | America’s Top 100 Attorneys | 2016 |
"10 Best" Female Attorneys in Pennsylvania | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2016 |
AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2015 |
Criminal Defense Law Firm of the Year in Pennsylvania | Corporate INTL | 2015 |
Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2015 |
"Top-Rated Legal Leaders" | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
“Best Attorneys Of America” Lifetime Charter Member | Rue Ratings | 2015 |
Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
"10 Best" Attorneys in Pennsylvania | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2015 |
"10 Best" Law Firms in Pennsylvania | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2015 |
"Pennsylvania Super Lawyer" in Criminal Defense | SuperLawyers | 2015 |
"Pennsylvania Super Lawyer" in Criminal Defense | Philadelphia Magazine | 2015 |
"Top 50 Women Super Lawyers" | SuperLawyers | 2015 |
"Top 50 Women Super Lawyers" | Philadelphia Magazine | 2015 |
America's Most Honored Professionals | American Registry | 2015 |
"Top 10" Criminal Defense Attorney | The National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys (NACDA) | 2015 |
AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2014 |
Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2014 |
"Pennsylvania Super Lawyer" in Criminal Defense | SuperLawyers | 2014 |
"Pennsylvania Super Lawyer" in Criminal Defense | Philadelphia Magazine | 2014 |
"10 Best" Attorneys in Pennsylvania | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2014 |
"Top-Rated Legal Leaders" | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
“Best Attorneys Of America” Lifetime Charter Member | Rue Ratings | 2014 |
AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2013 |
Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2013 |
"Top-Rated Legal Leaders" | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
Global Award | M&A International | 2013 |
"Pennsylvania Super Lawyer" in Criminal Defense | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
"Pennsylvania Super Lawyer" in Criminal Defense | Philadelphia Magazine | 2013 |
Spotlighted in Feature Article Entitled "Fierce" | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Featured on "Super Lawyers" Cover | Philadelphia Magazine | 2013 |
Law Award - PA Criminal Defense Attorney of the Year | Lawyers World | 2013 |
“Top Rated Lawyer in White Collar - Criminal Defense” | American Lawyer Media | 2013 |
“Top Rated Lawyer in White Collar - Criminal Defense” | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
"Clients' Choice" Award for "White Collar Crime" | Avvo | 2013 |
"Clients' Choice" Award for "Federal Crime" | Avvo | 2013 |
Business Edition (White Collar Criminal Defense) | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2012 |
"Pennsylvania Super Lawyer" in Criminal Defense | Super Lawyers | 2012 |
"Pennsylvania Super Lawyer" in Criminal Defense | Philadelphia Magazine | 2012 |
Leading Lawyer Award - PA Criminal Defense Attorney of the Year | Lawyers World | 2012 |
Law Award - PA Criminal Defense Attorney of the Year | Lawyers World | 2012 |
"Clients' Choice" Award for "Federal Crime" | Avvo | 2012 |
“Top Rated Lawyers in Criminal Defense: White Collar” | Corporate Counsel | 2012 |
“Top Rated Lawyers in Criminal Defense: White Collar” | American Lawyer | 2012 |
Global Awards ("PA Criminal Defense Attorney of the Year") | Corporate INTL | 2012 |
Global Awards ("PA White Collar Crime Attorney of the Year") | Corporate INTL | 2012 |
"Clients' Choice" Award for "White Collar Crime" | Avvo | 2012 |
Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers™ | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers™ | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
Recognized as a "Top Northeast Lawyer" for Criminal Defense | Avvo (Featured in Arrive Magazine) | 2011 |
"Pennsylvania Super Lawyer" in Criminal Defense | Super Lawyers | 2011 |
"Pennsylvania Super Lawyer" in Criminal Defense | Philadelphia Magazine | 2011 |
Global Awards ("PA Criminal Defense Attorney of the Year") | Corporate INTL | 2011 |
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers™ | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
Pennsylvania Law Firm Of The Year in White Collar Crime | Corporate INTL | 2010 |
Pennsylvania Law Firm Of The Year in Criminal Law | Corporate INTL | 2010 |
"Pennsylvania Super Lawyer" in Criminal Defense | Philadelphia Magazine | 2009 |
"Pennsylvania Super Lawyer" in Criminal Defense | Super Lawyers | 2009 |
Profiled in "Top Lawyers" edition | Main Line Today Magazine | 2009 |
Influential Philadelphia Area Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2009 |
"Influential Philadelphia Area Lawyers" | Super Lawyers (profile in Philadelphia Magazine) | 2009 |
AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2009 |
"Pennsylvania Super Lawyer" in Criminal Defense | Philadelphia Magazine | 2008 |
"Pennsylvania Super Lawyer in Criminal Defense" | Super Lawyers | 2008 |
AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2008 |
AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2007 |
"Pennsylvania Rising Star Super Lawyer" in Criminal Defense | Super Lawyers | 2006 |
"Pennsylvania Rising Star Super Lawyer" in Criminal Defense | Philadelphia Magazine | 2006 |
AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2006 |
"Pennsylvania Rising Star Super Lawyer in Criminal Defense | Philadelphia Magazine | 2005 |
"Pennsylvania Rising Star Super Lawyer" in Criminal Defense | Super Lawyers | 2005 |
AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2005 |
AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2004 |
AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2003 |
Spoltlight: Closing Argument in U.S. v. Merlino | Center For Criminal Justice Advocacy | 2003 |
Commencement Award (BNA Law Student Award) | Boston University School of Law | 1993 |
American Jurisprudence Award (Criminal Trial Practice) | Boston University School of Law | 1993 |
Edward F. Hennessey Scholar | Boston University School of Law | 1993 |
Commencement Speaker to the Faculty | Boston University School of Law | 1993 |
Graduated with Honors (Cum Laude) | The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania | 1988 |
Selected | Who's Who In American Law | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Law Office Of NiaLena Caravasos, LLC | 2009 - Present |
Partner | Fitzpatrick & Caravasos, PC | 1997 - 2008 |
Law Clerk | Honorable Lisa Aversa Richette | 1995 - 1997 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Massachusetts Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Pennsylvania Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Philadelphia Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Federal Criminal Bar Association | Member | N/A |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
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American Hellenic Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
The Wharton Alumni Club of Philadelphia | Member | N/A |
Association of Federal Defense Attorneys (AFDA) | Member | N/A |
The National Trial Lawyers | Member (by invitation only) | N/A |
The National Trial Lawyers, Criminal Trial Lawyers' Association | Member (by invitation only) | N/A |
The College of Physicians of Philadelphia; Section on Medicine, Ethics & the Law | Member (by invitation only) | N/A |
American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | Member (by invitation only) | N/A |
Alumni Interview Program for The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania | Ambassador, Wharton School Committee | N/A |
University of Pennsylvania, Association of Alumnae | Member | N/A |
Philadelphia Inquirer | NiaLena Caravasos Interviewed and Quoted in Philadelphia Inquirer Article Entitled “Even for ‘Skinny Joey’ Merlino, there’s always a first time” | 2018 |
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Philadelphia Inquirer | NiaLena Caravasos Interviewed and Quoted in Philadelphia Inquirer Article Entitled “Plea deal no bargain for cop killers” | 2018 |
David Anderson & Associates, LLC | NiaLena Caravasos Interviewed and Quoted in Article Entitled “Bitcoin: The New Way to Receive Payment, Or Trouble in The Making?” | 2017 |
Oxford University Press | The Evolution of Forensic Psychiatry: History, Current Developments, Future Directions | 2015 |
Super Lawyers | "Fierce" | 2013 |
Aspatore Book publication (Thomson Reuters) | Inside the Minds: Jury Selection in Criminal Cases | 2013 |
The Richmond Journal of Law and the Public Interest | Ineffective Assistance of Counsel | 2000 |
The Forum | Ineffective Assistance of Counsel | 1999 |
The Philadelphia Lawyer | Ineffective Assistance of Counsel | 1999 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Boston University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1993 |
University of Pennsylvania | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1988 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Securities Negotiations | Honored To Advise Wharton MBA Students On Securities Negotiations | 2020 |
The Wharton School and the Lauder Institute for Management and International Studies at the University of Pennsylvania | Guest speaker on the practice of federal criminal defense and white collar crime | 2018 |
Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship Training Program | Forensic Psychiatry and Federal Criminal Defense | 2013 |
National Youth Rights Association, University of Pennsylvania | "Know Your Rights" | 2012 |
"Leadership In The Business World," The Wharton School | Changing Perception of White Collar Crime and Ethical Leadership | 2009 |
Management 100, The Wharton School | Public Speaking and Client Presentations | 2007 |
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"Leadership In The Business World," The Wharton School | Ethical Issues In Criminal Defense | 2007 |
Management 100, The Wharton School | Collecting Evidence in Consulting Projects | 2006 |
"Leadership In The Business World," The Wharton School | Criminal Defense and the Defense of White Collar Crime | 2006 |
Management 100, The Wharton School | Cultivating Client Relationships in Consulting | 2005 |
"Leadership In The Business World," The Wharton School | Violent Crime versus White Collar Crime | 2005 |
Management 100, The Wharton School | Leadership Issues and Group Dynamics | 2004 |
"Leadership In The Business World," The Wharton School | Defense of Corporate Executives Charged with White Collar Crime | 2004 |
17th Annual Criminal Law Symposium | "A Game of Hide and Seek? Discovery in Criminal Law Cases" | 2000 |
"Leadership In The Business World," The Wharton School | Defense of Corporate Executives Charged with White Collar Crime | 1999 |
Case name | Outcome |
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U.S. v. F.C. | Successfully represented a businesswoman in a massive loan & wire fraud conspiracy in the US District Court, Eastern District of PA, involving several millions of dollars in loss to numerous lending institutions. |
Multiple Federal Criminal Cases | Frequently consulted by lawyers & clients from multiple federal jurisdictions in the country for a second opinion. |
Law Firm Dispute | Successfully mediated highly-charged dispute between a senior partner and another member of a law firm and also helped the parties repair their relationship. |
U.S. v. D.H. | Prevented charges against a Defense Contractor of military hardware under criminal investigation in Washington, D.C. by the Office Of Inspector General and Department of the Navy for allegations of violating protocol for security clearances. |
U.S. v. A.D. | Prevented charges being filed against an international engineer under federal criminal investigation in two different jurisdictions for allegations of illegal transport of narcotics legalized in the first jurisdiction but not in the other. |
U.S. v. L.H. | Prevented charges against a businesswoman under federal grand jury investigation by the Office Of Inspector General for allegations of fraud and misrepresentations while bidding for federal government contracts. |
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U.S. v. B.W. | Prevented any charges being filed against a client who was under federal criminal investigation by the Department of Homeland Security for allegations of laundering illegal contraband via Cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin) on the Dark Web. |
IRS Matter (M.D.) | Successfully represented the owner of multiple businesses during a corporate tax audit by the IRS and prevented criminal charges from being filed. |
U.S. v. R.C. | Successfully represented client facing not only one but two separate and unrelated multi-defendant drug trafficking and RICO indictments, both of which made headline news. |
U.S. v. K.D. | Successfully prevented any charges against a client under federal criminal investigation by Homeland Security for Cyber Sex with a Minor and Possession of Child Pornography. |
U.S. v. M.G. | Victorious in helping a medical doctor escape any prison time and recapture his life and medical career following federal criminal charges involving online pharmacies. |
Commonwealth v. O.C. | Following intense advocacy in an effort to suppress two confessions by the alleged shooter, NiaLena was victorious in defeating the charge of first degree murder and the death penalty. |
U.S. v. H.S. | After extensive exploration of “diminished capacity,” NiaLena obtained a probationary sentence for a client who sent threatening communications to the head coach of an NFL team through the U.S. mail. |
In re I.B. | NiaLena successfully represented a university student under investigation for rape and sexual assault and convinced law enforcement that no crimes occurred and that the sexual activity was consensual. |
U.S. v. G.M. | Saved a disabled military veteran charged federally as a result of criminal activity that stemmed from a long-standing addiction born out of injuries sustained during military service. |
U.S. v. L.M. | Successfully represented a business consultant in a federal white collar crime case in which he was charged with mail fraud conspiracy involving hundreds of thousands of dollars in loss to an international corporation. |
U.S. v. R.M. | Successful representation in a federal criminal tax fraud case and criminal tax fraud conspiracy case heralded as perhaps the largest in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. |
U.S. v. Senator Vincent Fumo | Represented Senator Vincent Fumo, long regarded as the most powerful politician in Philadelphia, during his 5-month high-profile political corruption trial in federal court. |
U.S. v. V.D. | Successfully represented a pharmacist regarding allegations of conspiracy to distribute opioids, distribution of opioids, obstruction of justice, and false statements to federal law enforcement officials. |
U.S. v. M.F. | Successfully represented the owner of a national healthcare company during a lengthy internal corporate investigation & a federal criminal white collar investigation spanning NY, NJ, and PA. |
U.S. v. J.B. | Prevented any charges being filed against a Vice-President of the Federal Reserve Bank under criminal investigation by the FBI for allegations of possession of child pornography as well as misuse of government property. |
U.S. v. A.A. | Succeeded in dismissing charges against an Arab American client of conspiracy to internationally traffic in counterfeit goods and conspiracy to commit passport fraud, along with allegations of an alleged terrorism connection. |
U.S. v. S.O. | Successfully represented a high-ranking leader in the Ironworkers Union Local 401 charged in federal court with Racketeering (RICO) Conspiracy, Attempted Arson, and Extortion. |
In re Confidential Federal Investigation | Successfully represented NSA employee with the highest clearance levels, Top Secret (TS) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), for illegal activity that supposedly transpired when he was working in the Middle East. |
U.S. v. Joseph Merlino et al. (Frank Gambino) | Won acquittals for attempted murder and racketeering charges against her client, alleged mobster Frank Gambino, in the highly publicized federal organized crime case of US v. Joseph Merlino, et al. |
Commonwealth v. B.C. | Succeeding in getting all charges of methamphetamine distribution dismissed in a case described in the press as the "largest meth bust ever in the city of Philadelphia." |
U.S. v. C.R. | Victorious representation in two federal trials for the same client, who was first acquitted of multiple firearms counts and who then also won a new trial regarding the drug trafficking counts. |
U.S. v. M.J. | Victorious in two federal criminal drug trafficking and firearms trials against the same client. |
Commonwealth v. N.P. | Saved client from the death penalty even though he had a lifelong criminal history of violent felony convictions and had allegedly killed a government witness in an effort to prevent him from testifying. |
Commonwealth v. T.H. | Victorious in making certain that all charges regarding homosexual sex offenses were dropped before trial. |
U.S. v. M.A. | Victorious in convincing the federal government to drop all criminal charges regarding possession of child pornography against a fellow attorney. |
Commonwealth v. W.H. | Victorious in securing acquittals at trial for nvoluntary deviate sexual intercourse, sexual assault, statutory sexual assault, and sexual abuse of children. |
Commonwealth v. T.M. | Reversed a 22-year-old first degree murder conviction and won a new trial for the defendant who had been serving a life sentence without parole. |
U.S. v. J.N. | Victorious representation of a commercial broker in a massive mail & wire fraud conspiracy involving thousands of victims & many millions of dollars in loss that was described by CNBC as "one of the largest known advance fee schemes in U.S. history." |
In re B.P. | Successfully represented a top-tier federal government official within the U.S. Department of Justice who was under OIG investigation for witness tampering, obstruction of justice, false statements, and misuse of government property. |
U.S. v. J.S. | Successfully represented a client charged with multiple counts of conspiracy and sophisticated high-tech firearms trafficking in two separate and unrelated federal criminal cases. |
Commonwealth v. M.F. | Saved the career of a medical doctor from charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charges that threatened his ability to maintain his license and practice medicine. |
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Steven Fairlie, Federal crime Attorney on Sep 23, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
NiaLena is the consummate professional. She is a tireless advocate for her clients. She understands them and brings a passion to helping them that is unrivaled. She is also very good at assessing a situation and figuring out the best move to make. I know this because I have collaborated with her on cases and she always comes up with the right step for the client to take next. You can't go wrong calling NiaLena for federal criminal defense matters.
Mark Schamel, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 13, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer's work. I had a client in trouble in Philadelphia on significant charges (rape) and was referred to NiaLena through a former professor we both had many years ago. I worked with her closely on the matter and she was fantastic. My client loved her, his family loved her and I found her to be top notch. The added bonus is that she is a people person who is a great communicator. The perfect mix in a defense attorney. A woman who is at the top of her game and can communicate to all those involved, all the while putting the client first. Exceptional client centered attorney who is going to get regular calls from me for work in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas. As for the case, all charges were dismissed pre-Indictment. Excellent job.
Daniel Kron, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 19, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Simply said, NiaLena is an outstanding criminal attorney. Highly recommended!
I endorse this lawyer.
I endorse this lawyer.
Carina Laguzzi, Federal crime Attorney on Nov 28, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ms. Caravasos is an excellent knows all of the caveats and intricacies of federal law, and is a respected and highly reveared criminal defense practioner.
Steven Fairlie, Federal crime Attorney on Sep 23, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
NiaLena is the consummate professional. She is a tireless advocate for her clients. She understands them and brings a passion to helping them that is unrivaled. She is also very good at assessing a situation and figuring out the best move to make. I know this because I have collaborated with her on cases and she always comes up with the right step for the client to take next. You can't go wrong calling NiaLena for federal criminal defense matters.
Gabriel Levin, Criminal defense Attorney on May 2, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Mark Schamel, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 13, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer's work. I had a client in trouble in Philadelphia on significant charges (rape) and was referred to NiaLena through a former professor we both had many years ago. I worked with her closely on the matter and she was fantastic. My client loved her, his family loved her and I found her to be top notch. The added bonus is that she is a people person who is a great communicator. The perfect mix in a defense attorney. A woman who is at the top of her game and can communicate to all those involved, all the while putting the client first. Exceptional client centered attorney who is going to get regular calls from me for work in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas. As for the case, all charges were dismissed pre-Indictment. Excellent job.
Jeremy Gelb, Criminal defense Attorney on May 3, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known NiaLena as a colleague for approximately 10 years. She enjoys a well-deserved reputation among federal prosecutors, judges and criminal defense attorneys as a dedicated, intelligent and hard-working advocate on behalf of her clients and a person of impeccable integrity. It has been my privilege to work with her on a number of matters, and on each and every occasion, I have found her to be extremely thorough and conscientious, displaying an exceptional depth of knowledge, sensitivity and focus. I have also had occasion to speak with clients and colleagues who know NiaLena, and without exception, everyone who knows her appreciates her professionalism, her creativity and her prodigious skills a lawyer. NiaLena is without question a gifted practitioner who consistently displays a unique combination of personal and professional qualities that distinguish her as a terrific lawyer and an extraordinary human being.
Clifford Cohn, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 30, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
NiaLena is a meticulous yet passionate advocate for her clients. She leaves no stone unturned in seeking justice. If I were in need of a criminal defense lawyer, I would want NiaLena on my team.
Deborah Groeber, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 22, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I thoroughly endorse this lawyer’s work. NiaLena Caravasos is a passionate and skilled attorney who is unrelenting in her advocacy for her clients. She believes that every person deserves the best representation and works hard to provide it. Ms. Caravasos is highly respected by both fellow attorneys and judges. In fact, judges respect Ms. Caravasos to such an extent that they seek her out to assign her defendants with some of the most complex and problematic cases. Clients with criminal defense issues should be very happy to have Ms. Caravasos as their attorney.
Andrew Rochester, Criminal defense Attorney on May 4, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. Nialena is a hard working and hard charging attorney. She vigorously represents her clients and is well respected in the profession.
Michael Schwartz, Criminal defense Attorney on May 2, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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 established credibility with the Court and with her opponents.