Why should I retain the Rakofsky Law Firm?

Defendants should always personally interview an attorney before retaining one. No lawyer can guarantee any outcome. The Rakofsky Law Firm does not implement hard-sell tactics when consulting with prospective clients. We offer all clients our personal cell phone numbers and are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. At the Rakofsky Law Firm, the client comes first, period.

Can the Rakofsky Law Firm represent me if they know I’m “Guilty”?

Yes. We are ethically bound to zealously represent all of our clients, the guilty and the innocent. At trial, we are permitted to cross-examine Government witnesses and argue that the Government has failed to satisfy the Government’s burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

If the Rakofsky Law Firm knows I’m guilty, can they argue that I should be found “Not Guilty”?

Yes. There is a significant difference between factual guilt (what the defendant may have done) and legal guilt (what the Government can prove). Regardless of the acts a defendant may have actually committed, he or she is not legally guilty until a United States Attorney or prosecutor offers enough evidence to persuade a judge or jury to convict.

Since it is the Government’s responsibility to prove a defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, the Rakofsky Law Firm focuses our resources on contesting the Government’s case as opposed to proving the truth of our client’s statements.

Are there tactical advantages to delay?

Yes. Delay usually helps defendants. Generally, it is easier to negotiate a plea bargain favorable to the defense as the case grows older. Very important, delay permits a defendant the opportunity to undertake counseling, obtain employment, or simply, establish a course of conduct and behavior that will favorably impress the judge at a later sentencing (if one occurs).