Do I Need Representation By Federal Court Attorneys For State Charges?

Raleigh Attorney for State or Federal Charges

Both State and Federal law govern serious felony offenses like drug trafficking, armed robbery, felony gun possession and white-collar crimes.  Some people are first charged in State court only to have their criminal cases transferred to Federal court.  These people often hire an attorney in State court only to learn that their State court attorney will continue in the process as their federal court attorneys.

Can I Keep My Attorney When My Case Becomes Federal?

Most State court attorneys are either unqualified or unwilling to appear in Federal court.  When a case is transferred to Federal court, the State court charges are dismissed, the State court attorney has no further obligation in the case, and the client has lost all the money he paid to the State court attorney.  Now, the client has no money left to hire a Federal court attorney and the State court attorney won’t refund any fees.

You Can When Your Attorney is Andrew McCoppin!

I am one of the few attorneys who is a Board Certified Specialist in both North Carolina State Criminal Law and Federal Criminal Law.  When I am representing someone in State court and their case is transferred to Federal court, I continue to represent them until the case is concluded.  The Department of Justice at the Federal Government level will use different tactics than state prosecutors, however the continuity of representation from an experienced attorney with extensive knowledge of federal law is still important.  We will represent from local to district court and and all the way to the Supreme Court if necessary!

One Attorney for State and Federal Cases Means Continuity and Cost Saving

If we suspect that a case may be prosecuted as a federal crime, our law firm will quote one fee for State court and another for Federal court.  If the case is transferred to Federal court, then all of the money paid on the State case is credited toward the Federal case.

If you are charged with a serious felony like drug trafficking, armed robbery, felony gun possession or a white-collar crime, please call me to discuss your case.  I represent people accused of serious criminal offenses throughout North Carolina’s State and Federal courts.

Qualified State and Federal Attorneys

As a former Wake County prosecutor with over 20 years experience representing people charged in both State and Federal court, I can identify the strengths in your criminal cases and use them to your advantage.  we know the tactics that the state and federal department of justice will use.  Our strategy is to plead not guilty, prepare for trial and force the prosecutors to try to prove you guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.  A plea bargain with the state or federal department of justice is our last resort.  My goals are to keep you out of jail and avoid criminal convictions.  You should expect that I will get you the best possible result under your circumstances.  Please contact me for a free consultation so we can begin resolving your case.

Contact McCoppin and Associates For Your State Or Federal Case

Please contact the law firm of Andrew McCoppin for a free consultation by calling 919-481-0011 or filling out this convenient online contact form.  Don’t take chances with your future – obtain the services of McCoppin & Associates, Attorneys at Law, P.A., today.