"There can be no equal justice where the kind of trial a man gets depends on the amount of money he has."

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black, Griffin v. Illinois, 373 U.S. 12 (1964)

Trial Unit - Felicia Sarner, Supervisory Attorney

Our office recognizes how high the stakes are for people accused of crime in the federal system. That’s why all of our trial attorneys are exceptional, experienced litigators who are in court day in and day out, fighting for justice in every client’s case. They are widely regarded as some of the finest attorneys in the region, dedicated to representing the indigent, committed to protecting their clients’ rights, and always focused on achieving the best results for every individual client.

Appellate Unit - David McColgin, Supervisory Attorney

The Appeals Unit handles all the appeals to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals from convictions and sentencings in the district court for defendants represented by our office. The Unit also files petitions for writ of certiorari in the Supreme Court and handles the briefing and argument there in the event the Court grants review. Appeals attorneys, in addition, work with trial attorneys representing petitioners on writs of habeas corpus upon appointment of our office by the district court.