Stahl Gasiorowski Criminal Defense Lawyers

The firm is led by partners Robert G. Stahl (a former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey) and Laura K. Gasiorowski. Together they bring decades of trial and appellate experience to investigations, indictments, trials, and sentencings in high-stakes financial, corporate, and regulatory cases.

The firm does not and cannot guarantee any particular outcome in any matter. Each case is fact-specific and requires its own analysis of the facts and law.

Types of white-collar and investigations matters handled

The firm defends individuals and entities in a wide range of complex investigations and prosecutions, including:

• Tax and corporate crimes
• Criminal tax evasion and tax fraud
• Identity theft tied to financial crimes
• Money laundering
• Wire fraud and mail fraud

• Healthcare fraud and anti-kickback matters
• Alleged Medicare and Medicaid fraud
• Telemedicine schemes
• CGX cancer screening and durable medical equipment (DME) fraud
• Up-coding and billing irregularities
• Misbranding and pharmaceutical diversion

• Financial and securities frauds
• Insider trading and securities fraud
• Mortgage fraud and complex loan fraud schemes
• Cryptocurrency and digital asset fraud
• Foreign currency and international financial transactions
• Bribery and public corruption allegations

• Digital and emerging-technology crimes
• Computer fraud and hacking allegations
• Ransomware and botnet-related investigations
• Other technology-driven financial and cyber offenses

• High-stakes conspiracies and multi-defendant cases
• RICO and racketeering matters
• Continuing criminal enterprise (CCE) and VICAR cases
• International and multi-state money laundering investigations

Who the firm represents in white-collar matters

The firm represents a range of high-stakes clients in white-collar and regulatory investigations, including:

• Publicly traded and privately held companies
• Partnerships, builders, and investment funds
• Physicians, dentists, pharmacists, nurses, billers, and other healthcare professionals
• Medical laboratories, pharmacies, and healthcare-related businesses
• Corporate and financial executives, including C-suite officers, brokers, traders, financial planners, accountants, and attorneys

Agencies and authorities involved

The firm regularly defends matters involving federal and state law enforcement and regulatory bodies, including, among others:

• U.S. Attorney's Offices and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
• Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
• Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
• Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
• Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
• State and local prosecutors' offices

Approach to white-collar defense

For complex white-collar and investigations work, the firm emphasizes:

• Early engagement in investigations where possible, including responding to grand jury subpoenas and regulatory inquiries
• Exhaustive review of discovery, including financial records and forensic computer evidence
• Aggressive, creative motion practice, including pre-trial motions, appellate work, and sentencing memoranda
• Team-based case preparation, including collaboration with forensic accountants, computer examiners, and other experts

The goal in each matter is to protect the client's liberty, reputation, professional licenses, and business interests within the bounds of the law and the facts of the case.

Mountainside, New Jersey office

• Address: 200 Sheffield St, Suite 212, Mountainside, NJ 07092
• Phone: (908) 301-9001
• Fax: (908) 301-9008

New York City, New York office

• Address: 52 Duane St, New York, NY 10007
• Phone: (212) 755-3300
• Fax: (908) 301-9008

Email contacts

The firm's website lists the following email contacts for partners:

• Robert G. Stahl: RGS@SGDefenselaw.com
• Laura K. Gasiorowski: LKG@SGDefenselaw.com

A general contact form is also available on the firm's website for prospective clients to submit their name, email, phone number, and a brief message.

Consultations

The firm states that it offers a free consultation and invites prospective clients to call either office number or use the website contact form to schedule a consultation.

Office hours are not specified on the website. Prospective clients should call to confirm availability and to schedule an appointment.

Service area

From its own materials, the firm describes itself as handling federal and state criminal and investigations matters in New Jersey and New York. For matters outside these jurisdictions, clients should contact the firm directly to confirm whether it can assist.

Important note

This information is a summary of what appears on the firm's public website. It does not create an attorney–client relationship. For full terms, conditions, and legal disclaimers, prospective clients should review the Disclaimer page on the firm's website or speak directly with the firm.

These services are designed for small to midsize companies, partnerships, boards of directors, and other business organizations that need an independent assessment of potential misconduct or compliance issues.

Types of internal investigations

The firm handles a range of internal corporate investigations, including:

• Financial misconduct and fraud
• Embezzlement and corporate malfeasance
• Insider trading and financial irregularities

• Data and intellectual property issues
• Employee theft of data or trade secrets
• Alleged corporate espionage and misappropriation of confidential information

• Cybercrimes and digital threats
• Ransomware attacks and business email compromise (BEC)
• Unauthorized network intrusions and data breaches

• Employment and regulatory concerns
• Whistleblower complaints
• Alleged regulatory non-compliance
• Executive misconduct and related governance issues

Led by a former federal prosecutor

The firm's internal investigations and corporate defense practice is led by partner Robert G. Stahl, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey.

The firm leverages prosecutorial and defense experience to:

• Assess how federal and state enforcement agencies may view potential misconduct
• Identify areas of exposure and potential regulatory or criminal risk
• Recommend remedial measures and compliance improvements

Investigation and advisory capabilities

In internal corporate matters, the firm may assist with:

• Conducting interviews of employees, executives, and witnesses
• Gathering, preserving, and reviewing digital and physical evidence
• Analyzing complex financial and accounting records
• Preparing reports, legal evaluations, and recommendations for boards or management
• Coordinating, when necessary, with outside experts such as forensic accountants and computer examiners

The scope of each engagement is defined by the client and the specific issues under review.

The firm cannot promise that any charge will be dismissed or that a client will avoid incarceration. Outcomes depend on the specific facts, law, and circumstances of each case.

Serious state and federal offenses handled

Representative categories of charges the firm defends include:

• Homicide and violent crimes
• Murder and manslaughter
• Kidnapping
• Physical assault and other violent offenses

• Weapons and firearms offenses
• Federal firearms trafficking
• Unlawful possession of a weapon
• "Host" gun cases and handgun permit violations

• Extortion, racketeering, and related offenses
• Extortion and coercion
• Violent crimes in aid of racketeering (VICAR)
• Other organized crime and conspiracy matters

Narcotics and drug trafficking defense

The firm defends individuals in large-scale narcotics investigations and prosecutions, including:

• Manufacturing, transporting, and distributing controlled dangerous substances (CDS)
• Conspiracy to distribute narcotics
• Prescription and pharmaceutical fraud, including diversion and unlawful distribution
• Misbranding and counterfeiting allegations involving controlled substances

These matters often involve investigations by agencies such as the DEA, HSI, FBI, and joint state task forces.

Domestic violence and related municipal court matters

The firm's New Jersey state practice includes representation in domestic violence and municipal cases, including:

• Domestic violence criminal charges and related offenses
• Simple assault matters
• Temporary and final restraining order (TRO/FRO) hearings
• Serious motor vehicle offenses, including DUI/DWI, eluding, and death by auto

Sexual offenses, identity theft, and cyber-related property crimes

The firm also defends clients facing:

• Sexual assault and related allegations
• Cases involving child sexual abuse material (CSAM)
• Identity theft, credit and debit card fraud
• Sophisticated cyber-related property and theft offenses

Geographic focus

Based on its published materials, the firm focuses its criminal defense practice on matters arising in New Jersey and New York, in both state and federal courts.

The firm emphasizes that campus disciplinary proceedings are serious and may intersect with criminal investigations. Outcomes depend on the facts and applicable procedures in each case; no specific result can be promised.

Types of campus and disciplinary matters handled

Representative categories of allegations include:

• Title IX and sexual misconduct matters
• Alleged sexual assault
• Sexual harassment and hostile environment claims
• Dating and relationship violence on campus

• Violent conduct and campus safety issues
• Hazing investigations involving fraternities, sororities, or other student organizations
• Physical altercations or threats of violence

• Statutory and behavioral violations
• Underage drinking and alcohol-related offenses
• Drug possession and related narcotics issues
• Credit card fraud or other financial misconduct involving students
• Serious code of conduct violations such as dishonesty, cheating, or plagiarism

Role of counsel in university matters

In university and student disciplinary work, the firm may assist with:

• Evaluating the allegations and potential academic and legal consequences
• Advising students or faculty on how participation in campus processes could affect parallel criminal investigations
• Preparing for disciplinary hearings, administrative interviews, and appeals
• Coordinating defense strategy where there is a concurrent law enforcement investigation

Because campus proceedings are governed by each institution's policies rather than the criminal rules of procedure, due process protections may differ from those in court. The firm focuses on protecting the client's educational, professional, and legal interests within the applicable institutional framework.

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