I take every case seriously and will fight for you zealously no matter what the charge.

Federal Crimes

If you've been charged with a federal offense or are under a federal investigation and you're looking for an attorney, it's important to hire an experienced federal criminal defense attorney. 

Cases in federal court differ from cases in state court in some important ways. First, federal prosecutors have extensive resources to investigate and prosecute a case. Often, by the time a federal case is brought, the evidence is overwhelming, having been investigated for years. Second, the stakes in a federal case are much much higher than in a state case. The penalties for many federal offenses carry mandatory minimums that can be as high as life for a non-violent drug offense. Finally, although federal sentencing guidelines are no longer mandatory, they are still a factor the federal courts must consider at sentencing. An attorney unfamiliar with federal sentencing law and inexperienced in sentencing mitigation can seriously affect the outcome of your case.

I have extensive experience defending people against many different federal crimes including:

• Drug Prosecutions
• Firearms Offenses
• Internet Sex Crimes
• Fraud 
  
• Human Trafficking
• Contraband Cigarette Trafficking
  
• White Collar Crimes
  
• Immigration Related Crimes 
  
• Counterfeiting
  
• Money Laundering
  
• Indian Country Crimes

The proper handling of your case by an attorney who understands federal law and procedure as well as the federal sentencing guidelines is crucial if you are facing federal prosecution. I have substantial experience and a record of success defending my clients in federal courts around the country.

Lawyer Syovata Edari | Lawyer Criminal Defense

State Crimes

I have practiced in circuit courts throughout Wisconsin. I have vast experience defending against Wisconsin state charges such as:

• Armed Robbery
  
• Burglary
• Domestic Violence
• Drug Offenses
• Marijuana Grow Operations
• DUI
• Firearms Offenses
• Homicide
• Theft
• Internet Sex Crimes
• Robbery
• Suffocation/Strangulation
• Human Trafficking
• Assault/Battery
• Probation and Parole Violations
• Disorderly Conduct

Federal and State Appeals

If you've been convicted and sentenced and you believe there may have been errors in your case, you need an attorney who has experience with appellate practice. I have substantial experience and a record of success  litigating criminal appeals.  

I began my career as a lawyer doing exclusively criminal appeals. I have substantial experience representing people on post-conviction matters in the Wisconsin Court of Appeals and Supreme Court, as well as a number of federal circuit courts of appeals.