Federal criminal lawyers in Fort Myers

David A. Brener (239-332-1100)has been admitted to the federal courts for over 20 years, and has had numerous federal jury trials. Fort Myers used to be a real small town, with a small number of attorneys, and the number of criminal lawyers who practiced in federal court was even smaller. Today, there are a lot of attorneys, and a growing number who advertise for federal criminal cases in this jurisdiction. While some of these attorneys have a great deal of experience, some of the most aggressive advertisers have never tried a case in federal court, and are not familiar with the practice and procedure, which differs greatly from that in the state courts. Federal court is not only more formal, but requires that almost every request be put in writing, with legal citations. Jury questioning is usually abbreviated, if it is provided at all, and sentencing is extremely complicated and ever changing. Almost every task is more difficult than in state court, and since even a greater percentage of federal cases result in pleas than state cases, some attorneys can practice for years without ever trying a case to a jury in federal court. There is no substitute for actual trial experience, however, and consumers should inquire of prospective attorneys whether they have actually tried cases in the federal courts. For more information, visit our website at www.justiceisourpassion.com