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New York Federal Crime Defense Lawyer

If you have been charged with a federal crime, your future may be at stake. Federal charges carry extreme penalties, including large fines and lengthy stays in prison. Attorney Thomas W. Ryan has focused his career on defending the futures of people charged with federal and other crimes. He has more than 35 years of experience handling criminal law matters, as well as in-depth familiarity with the complex Federal Sentencing Guidelines. He is ready to put this experience to work for you.

Contact federal crime defense attorney Thomas W. Ryan at 866-478-8725 or 315-849-5962 to schedule a free case evaluation.

Attorney Thomas W. Ryan is available to represent clients throughout New York, including Syracuse, Rome, Utica, Cortland, Oswego, Auburn, and Oneida. He is able to defend against all federal crimes, including:

  • Drug Charges: federal drug charges include drug trafficking, drug conspiracy, possession with the intent to distribute
  • Weapons Charges: federal weapons charges include smuggling guns, selling illegal weapons
  • White Collar Crimes: bank fraud, mail fraud, embezzlement, counterfeiting money and checks
  • Sex Offenses: child pornography
  • RICO Law Cases: racketeering and organized crime
  • Illegal Entry: illegal aliens, transport of illegal aliens

Federal charges are often accompanied by extensive investigations of you. If you have not been charged with a federal crime, but you know or suspect that you may be under investigation, an attorney can help. Criminal defender Thomas W. Ryan can make certain that your rights are observed as the investigation of you proceeds, while simultaneously conducting his own investigation to ensure the evidence is available in the event you are charged with a crime.

Prior to becoming a federal crime defense lawyer, Thomas W. Ryan spent time as a criminal prosecutor. He understands how the opposition will build its case against you, because he has built similar cases himself. He knows the tactics and the mindsets. He additionally keeps well apprised of new laws and developments relating to all areas of federal crime, including, for example, the recently enacted federal Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act ("SORNA"), more informally known as the Adam Walsh Act. His experience and continuous learning is directly applied to the construction of a solid case that is dedicated to eliminating or minimizing the charges against you.

Free consultations are available. Contact federal crime defense attorney Thomas W. Ryan at 866-478-8725 or 315-849-5962.


Thomas W. Ryan, Attorney at Law, represents clients throughout New York, including the cities of Syracuse, Rome, Utica, Ithaca, Cortland, Oswego, Watertown, Auburn, Oneida, and Binghamton; the counties of Madison County, Oswego County, Cayuga County, Cortland County, Oneida County, Jefferson County, Broome County, and Tompkins County; and the courts in Manlius, Liverpool, Baldwinsville, Cicero, Salina, DeWitt, and Fayetteville.

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