Defense for Serious State and Federal Charges | Iseman PLLC

Defense for serious state and federal charges.

We represent people and organizations across New York, from the first investigation through trial and appeal. When your freedom and reputation are on the line, the defense you build matters.

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Rated

Super Lawyers

Criminal defense, 2021 to 2026

Recognized

Best Lawyers

Ones to Watch honoree

Experience

Former Prosecutor

Federal criminal cases

Service

Marine Judge Advocate

Senior trial counsel

What we handle

We defend individuals and organizations facing serious state and federal criminal charges throughout New York. Whether you are under investigation, have recently been arrested, or are appealing a conviction, we begin by identifying the strongest path forward.

Scott Iseman representing a client in a New York courtroom

Federal and state crimes

Federal Crimes Defense

Federal Conspiracy (18 U.S.C § 371) Identity Theft (18 U.S.C. § 1028A) Honest Services Fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1346)

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False Statements (18 U.S.C § 1001) Health Care Fraud (18 U.S.C § 1347) Money Laundering (18 U.S.C §§ 1956 and 1957) Bank Fraud (18 U.S.C § 1344) Larceny (18 U.S.C § 641) Hobbs Act Extortion (18 U.S.C § 1951) Bribery (18 U.S.C § 666) Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (“RICO”) Act (18 U.S.C. §§ 1961-1968) Federal Benefits Fraud (Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid, PPP/COVID Relief) Federal Gun Crimes (18 U.S.C §§ 922, 924(c)) Federal Drug Crimes (18 U.S.C §§ 841, 846)

State Crimes Defense

Criminal Conspiracy (PL §§ 105.00-105.35) Attempted Crimes (PL § 110-110.10) Assaults and Related Offenses (PL §§120.00-120.70)

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Strangulation and Related Offenses (PL §§121.11-121.14) Homicides, Manslaughter, Murder and Related Offenses (PL §§ 125.00-125.60) Sex Offenses (PL §§ 130.00-130.96, 263.00-263.30) Drug/Controlled Substances Offenses (PL §§220.00-220.78) Firearms and Weapons Offenses (PL §§ 265.00-265.55) Computer Crimes Robbery (PL §§160.00-160.15) Larceny, Thefts and Related Offenses (PL §§155.00-155.45; 165.00-165.74) Kidnapping, Coercion and Related Offenses (PL §§ 135.00-135.75) Burglary and Related Offenses (PL §§ 140.40-140.44) Forgery, False Statements and Related Offenses (PL 170.00-170.75; 175.00-175.45) Insurance Fraud (PL §§ 176.00-176.80) Health Care Fraud (PL §§ 177.00-177.30) Bribery (PL §§ 180.00, 200-200.56) Money Laundering (PL §§ 470.00-470.25) Enterprise Corruption (PL §§460.00-460.80) Arson (PL §§ 150.00-150.22)

Sex Crimes Defense

Internet Sting Operations by Law Enforcement False Allegation Defense Predatory Sexual Assault

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Rape Criminal Sexual Act Sexual Abuse Forcible Touching Child Pornography Offenses Travel to Meet a Minor Online Enticement

Fraud & Embezzlement Defense

Embezzlement Wire Fraud Bank Fraud

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Health Care Fraud Honest Services Fraud Check Fraud Grand Larceny Insurance Fraud Falsifying Business Records Government Benefits Frauds Elder Financial Exploitation

Drug Crimes Defense

Drug Trafficking & Distribution Drug Possession Criminal Sale of Drugs

7 more case types

Major Trafficker (Kingpin) Federal Drug Conspiracy (§ 846) Fentanyl & Opioid Charges Cocaine & Heroin Charges Methamphetamine Charges Prescription & Pill Mill Cases Marijuana Charges

Assault & Violent Crimes

Homicide, Murder & Manslaughter Arson Gun & Weapons Charges

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1st, 2nd & 3rd Degree Assault Domestic Violence Defense Strangulation & Breath Obstruction Menacing & Reckless Endangerment Robbery Gang & Racketeering Violence Kidnapping & Unlawful Imprisonment

White Collar Defense

Healthcare Fraud Medicare & Medicaid Fraud PPP & COVID-Relief Fraud

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Public Corruption & Bribery Honest Services Fraud Ponzi Schemes & Investment Fraud False Claims Act & Qui Tam Securities Fraud Anti-Kickback Statute & Stark Law Procurement & Contract Fraud Mortgage & Real Estate Fraud Cryptocurrency Fraud Computer Fraud & Abuse Act (CFAA) Trade Secrets & Economic Espionage SEC Enforcement & Investigations Environmental & Regulatory Crimes

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Criminal Appeals and Post-Conviction Relief

Criminal Appeals in New York State Courts CPL 330.10 Motions CPL 440.10 Motions

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Criminal Appeals in the Second Circuit Court of Appeals Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Brady Violations Bail Pending Appeal

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Government Investigations

Civil Investigative Demands (CID) Grand Jury Subpoena Response Target Letter Response

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FBI Interview & Agent Visit Response Search Warrant & Raid Response Proffer Session Representation Immunity Agreement Negotiation

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Internal Investigations

Compliance Audits & Reviews Whistleblower Complaints Upjohn Warnings & Interviews

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Corporate Internal Investigations Workplace & HR Misconduct Executive Misconduct Special Committee Investigations Employee-Side Representation

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Subpoena & Witness Counsel

Document Subpoena Response Trial Subpoena Response Litigation Hold & Preservation

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Regulatory Subpoena Response Federal Grand Jury Subpoena Response Custodian of Records Response Witness, Subject, or Target Representation Privilege Review & ESI Production

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Students and military

Title IX & College Defense

Title IX Defense and Representation Title IX Investigations Title IX Hearings and Appeals

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Title IX Advisor Representation Student Misconduct Investigations Student Code of Conduct Hearings Hazing Allegations Dating Violence and Sexual Assaults on Campus Academic Integrity Allegations Interim Suspensions and No-Contact Orders Campus Drug and Alcohol Violations Parallel Criminal Charges

Military Crimes & Court-Martial

General Court Martial Defense Special Court Martial Defense Administrative Separation Boards

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Boards of Inquiry CID, NCIS and OSI investigations

Credentials that are earned, not advertised. This is the background we bring to every case we take.

Recognized by the profession.

Awards, admissions, and service

Former federal prosecutor

Served as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, prosecuting federal criminal cases before moving to the defense side. We know how the government builds a case because we have built them.

Marine Corps Judge Advocate

Senior Trial Counsel in the United States Marine Corps, with real trial experience earned in high-stakes courts-martial.

Super Lawyers, every year since 2021

Selected to Super Lawyers for criminal defense each year from 2021 to 2026, after six years on its Rising Stars list, together with a Best Lawyers Ones to Watch honor.

Admitted across New York’s courts

New York State, the Northern, Southern, and Eastern Districts of New York, and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. J.D. magna cum laude, University at Buffalo School of Law.

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Defense for serious state and federal charges.

What we handle

Federal and state crimes

White collar, investigations and appeals

Students and military

Recognized by the profession.

Former federal prosecutor

Marine Corps Judge Advocate

Super Lawyers, every year since 2021

Admitted across New York’s courts

Talk to a defense lawyer about your case.