NiaLena Caravasos
Philadelphia, PA
Licensed for 28 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Criminal Defense
Language
Greek English
About
A driving cornerstone of NiaLena's success is her passionate advocacy and her belief in traveling "the road less traveled by" made so famous by the poet, Robert Frost. NiaLena has tremendous compassion and focuses first on her clients as people. She utilizes a unique all-encompassing approach in an effort to help them during their representation because she realizes that clients who have been caught in the crosshairs of a criminal investigation are typically also dealing with a variety of other serious issues that transcend the confines of their specific legal case.Differing again from most other criminal lawyers, NiaLena is a graduate from the renowned Wharton School and also has work experience in the international business world. Consequently, she is also able to identify with many of the challenges facing white collar crime defendants in a manner that her colleagues cannot.Often setting her own course, NiaLena is known for always putting her clients' interests first: that reputation was initially earned when she was the youngest and only female attorney representing a high-ranking organized crime figure in the federal RICO trial of U.S. v. Joseph Merlino and yet did not hesitate to separate her client, Frank Gambino, and go against the old-boys network of other criminal lawyers representing mafia co-defendants. Her client who emerged from the trial victorious through his acquittals of attempted murder and racketeering charges and with an outcome better than the other defendants was the beneficiary of NiaLena's individual courage, relentlessness, and strategic creativity. NiaLena's closing argument on behalf of Frank Gambino was then chosen in a nationwide contest and featured by the Center for Criminal Justice Advocacy in Houston, and it is still being used to this day by professors around the country as a way to instruct students.• "Lifetime Achievement Membership", America’s Top 100 Attorneys® and America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys®• "Top 100 Trial Lawyers," The National Trial Lawyers• "Best Attorneys Of America" Lifetime Charter Member, Rue Ratings• "10 Best" Attorneys in PA and "10 Best" Law Firms in PA by American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys• "Global Awards Winner - PA Criminal Defense Attorney of the Year" by Corporate INTL• Three Best Rated, Top 3 Criminal Defense Lawyers in PhiladelphiaNiaLena has also served not only as lead counsel in numerous serious multi-defendant federal and state criminal cases but also was the youngest and only female attorney representing Senator Vincent Fumo, long regarded as the most powerful politician in Pennsylvania, during his five-month high profile political corruption white collar federal trial.NiaLena's federal criminal defense practice is primarily focused in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (including Philadelphia and surrounding counties) but also includes the Middle District of PA, the District of New Jersey, the Washington, D.C. Metro area, and multiple jurisdictions in the U.S. The depth of her experience includes the defense of cases under investigation by various government agencies, such as:• U.S. Department of Homeland Security;• United States Secret Service;• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI);• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA);• Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF);• National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA);• U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE);• Internal Revenue Service (IRS); • U.S. Small Business Administration;• United States Postal Inspection Service.NiaLena's efforts to never leave a stone unturned have been publicly recognized by federal judges, the press, her colleagues, and her former clients. In this regard, NiaLena invites all readers to visit her website for a more comprehensive discussion on her career.A frequent guest speaker at The Wharton School regarding the ethics of white collar crime, NiaLena credits much of her success to her beloved mentor and former law partner, F. Emmett Fitzpatrick. NiaLena also very much appreciates the wonderful reviews posted by her clients and also by fellow lawyers.
Practices Areas
Criminal Defense
White Collar Crime
Language
Greek English
Contact
Law Office Of NiaLena Caravasos, LLC1604 Locust Street, 4th floorPhiladelphia, PA, 19103 Office (215) 925-5200 1604 Locust Street, 4th floorPhiladelphia, PA, 19103 Office (215) 925-5200(215) 925-5200
Office: (215) 278-4675
Website: N/AReviews
I don't really know how to start my review of this amazing lawyer and human being. I now truly believe in miracles. This miracle did not come easy if i did not have NiaLena by my side. I was served a target letter by the Department of Justice which turned my world upside down. I am laughing at this statement because my world was upside down even before the letter was received but it took years to see that and realize what a destruction i had been. I looked for a lawyer to represent me and i could not pick anyone until my wife read about her and said to me, it is final we are going with her. She read all her comments and told me to trust her. My wife begged me and so i chose her. I have made horrible decisions in my life and i would have made another one choosing my lawyer but thank god for my wife for the decision she made. I met her the first time in her office and since the begining there was some kind of friction. I was a horrible human being and did not want to change. I wanted my way. I still wanted to continue on the path of destruction which i could not see it was wrong even having a target letter in front of me telling me so. I am a hard headed man which got my way till i dealt with NiaLena. I could not win over her and she broke me down piece by piece everything about me and every lie i ever told. I decided to listen to her and man am i grateful for that. She opened my eyes and reached deep down in me to find a very troubled man lost at the mercy of the law and the world. I can't find the words to describe her as only my heart knows. She took me from the depth of destruction and surfaced me. She gave me a new life. I am a changed man because of her. She is more than an amazing lawyer. She is a friend who will fight for you and cares for you and if you are wrong she will beat you until you get it right. She is simply amazing. I am fortunate enough to listen and practice what she preaches. She is the best by far. She is a strong woman that will never back down and she has great communication skills and pays attention to detail with sound judgement. When dealing with the DEA/FBI is no easy task, without NiaLena i can only imagine where my life would be. I am crying now and these are happy tears. She helped me not only with the case but also in all areas of my life. She became family. She won the case for me and she has won a friend for life. I owe it to her this new life and the amazing experiences i am dealing with. If you read this message just as my wife did do yourself a favor and chose the amazing NiaLena, that is if you want to change and see a positive transformation in your life. I trusted NiaLena with my life and trusted her till the end and never questioned anymore if I made the right choice because she will always delivered the right outcome. I lost my mother to cancer but if she was here she will deeply hugged you for saving her son. My wife and my Albanian family are forever thankfull to you. You are truly an OUTSTANDING lawyer with a great heart.
The day that I met NiaLena was one of the worst days that I can remember in my entire life. All that I had worked so hard to accomplish in my life and in my career as a senior business executive was ready to come crashing down due to my own stupidity. Every time I thought things were as bad as they could get, they somehow managed to get even worse. And that's when I found NiaLena. She cleared her schedule to meet with me right away. She never judged me, she listened with far more than lawyerly interest, and she was totally and brutally honest with me. Her calmness and steadiness and insight and wisdom were so reassuring that for the first time in a long time, I felt like I was finally talking to someone who would guide me as best as anyone could and accurately give me the true information I needed to make the best decisions and move forward from the mess that had become my life. More than all of this though, NiaLena really cared about me. Her numerous emails, not only from her office but also from her European vacation, and her inquiries about my life aside from this case were certainly above the call of duty and were not only greatly appreciated but were also my lifeline during this most catastrophic period. I was in jeopardy to lose it all – my life to the prison system and my career and top position in the world of high-level finance – but I was saved from both, thanks to NiaLena and the incredible representation that she gave me. I knew before I hired her that she was a great attorney, but I have also come to know for sure that she is an even better person. I feel blessed to have met her at this time in my life. I truly believe that it is because of her that I now have my life and career back.
Facing charges in a criminal case is anxiety ridden and devastating. When NiaLena contacted me to be local counsel on a white collar criminal matter in federal court in Virginia, I knew that she embodied everything one would want in an attorney as they navigated this daunting process. She is compassionate, fearless, knowledgeable, and thorough. The case went on far longer than anyone expected -- years -- and NiaLena never ceased to amaze me with her advocacy. She treated every issue, no matter how minor, with the same care she would have for a member of her own family. Not one element was ever overlooked, and the end result was amazing. Through her hard work understanding the case, getting to know the client, interfacing with the government, and presentation to the Judge, she truly achieved the best possible outcome. Even the government recognized her impressive skills. I was proud to stand next to her in court.
When I initially consulted NiaLena 4 ½ years ago, I felt alone and overcome with anxiety and fear from my legal situation with the federal government and saw only darkness in my future. From our first meeting, however, I knew NiaLena was the only criminal defense attorney who had the desire and passion to walk with me through the complicated process of a white collar crime and from the onset, she became committed to me on a personal level. Throughout my lengthy legal process spanning several years, NiaLena was always available, patient and supportive every step of the way. NiaLena never minimized my offense but was always upfront and honest with me even when her comments were painful to hear. In doing so, she gave me support in order that I could get the best, long-lasting results to changes I needed to make for my own well being. She was exceedingly thorough in explaining in detail the consequences of my actions including a probable prison term and knew how to effectively communicate the intricacies of my felony case from start to finish. This was so critical to me as I was unfamiliar with the procedures of the law. During this period, her encouragement in how I might improve other aspects of my life was so appreciated and proved to be of tremendous value. Her insight gave me a deeper perspective of how I view my life and how I can improve it. The stress of the law process was, at times, overwhelming but starting therapy proved an enormous difference to me in gaining control of my emotions and helped control that stress. At one point during my case, it was necessary that I testify in court. NiaLena worked very hard with me through countless demanding and exhaustive preparation sessions which served to reduce my anxiety and gain the confidence to deliver a successful testimony in court. NiaLena never made any promises regarding the outcome of my case but always stood by my side and gave me her very best efforts each and every time. She helped me recognize how my past experience in a conflicted relationship with a domineering spouse combined with my poor judgement in business as well as my own life could have contributed to my committing a crime. The sentencing outcome of my case was not only better than I had hoped, but also was principally credited to her outstanding skill in and out of the courtroom as a federal white collar criminal lawyer and untiring efforts as my attorney. As part of the elderly population, a prison sentence for me would likely have resulted in additional health complications and possibly death, especially during a highly infectious viral pandemic. Truly, she is a fierce advocate for her clients and I will always be grateful to her for guiding me through this incredibly difficult period. NiaLena was my salvation; she was my light at the end of the tunnel. Perhaps I can get back to living my life now as a free woman who received no prison sentence. I don’t know how I would have been able to endure this terrible situation without her help. NiaLena is more than my legal counsel, she will remain my friend and I am so appreciative to her for representing me. She is not only an excellent criminal defense attorney, she truly cares for her clients. I can see why NiaLena has been singled out for so many different honors and awards. One of the things that impressed me the most about her was the sheer and unrelenting passion and determination to help me and the endless amount of time that she devoted to me for years. No other lawyer would do that unless they were billing hourly, which she was not. She was just driven by a sincere desire to save my life and to make it better. And she did.
NiaLena is a wonderful lawyer. Anyone who has a chance to communicate with her won’t go no further because she is the one. She is a human bean before being a lawyer. She is very caring, very compassionate, very helpful, and very respectful. When you talk to her, she talk back to you. If you ask her for help, she will help you out, or if she can not help out she will refer you to someone who can help you out. In conclusion I would say she’s a lifesaver
When I needed a criminal federal lawyer, I was initially referred to someone else. Several months after I hired that other lawyer, he still hadn't bothered to learn anything about me or my case and I realized that he didn't really care about what happened to me. It was then that I found NiaLena Caravasos. The first thing I saw when I read up on her was FIERCE and from there I knew she was the one. There's no one you can compare her to because she's more than a lawyer. During our time together NiaLena showed me that she cared about my well being by going the extra mile. She used all of her resources to build a good case for my defense. I tried to put up a good front to try and hide what I was going through but she saw through that. I had attempted suicide and she realized that I suffer from depression my whole life and needed help. I also had a stroke, and NiaLena worked with the doctor who treated me and also my psychologist to show that the medical effects of the stroke affected my brain and my judgment regarding the crimes that I committed. I didn't really want to deal with all of this, but NiaLena kept pushing me because she wanted to keep me out of prison. When I would slack off she'd get on me as a mother would, so I can honestly say I've gained a lawyer, mother and friend. When I cried about something, I felt that she cried too. It started to become personal for me. I had serious white collar criminal charges against me and NiaLena fought for me for more than five years. With her great negotiating skills, she was able to persuade the government and the judge to give me a second chance. The outcome of the case was as good as it could have been and I was happy and relieved to have my freedom. I couldn't thank NiaLena enough for saving my life and what she did for me.
This kind lady was thoughtful enough to answers some questions I had regarding something that she doesn't represent and helped guide me without hitch or hesitation in the right direction. Thank you!
NIALENA CARAVASOS has a fantastic combination of legal and business savvy. Based in the global emerging city of Philadelphia she stands out amongst the city’s finest lawyers. Nialena resides in the gorgeous little town of Swarthmore, Pa. and understands the community’s fabric. Nialena splits her time between Philadelphia and Greece. When it was time for college, she had to choose between following the scientific path of her engineer father—Caravasos was one of a handful of women admitted to MIT that year—or follow the path of her mother, who’d been a lawyer in Greece. Her esteemed education put’s her in the select 1% of America’s top female legal and businesswoman practicing law today. Her legal aptitude and instinct serve both private and public institutions. Her commitment and dedication also serve private individuals and families. How lucky Philadelphia is to have her in the City of brother of love.
Nia I didn’t know they did reviews on here this one is long time due. In 2002 I found myself in trouble. All I can say is I’m home and happy due to the Nia Lena’s help. She always was straight with me about my options and choices. Told me if I wasn’t willing to fight no need in wasting my money. Thankyou always grateful.
After making a very bad decision, I realized I could be charged with multiple federal crimes. Knowing that I could lose everything that is important in my life, I was fortunate that my next decision was to seek legal representation from NiaLena. That decision was one of the best decisions I ever made. During my initial consultation, it was very clear I was getting guidance from an outstanding attorney and someone who truly cared to help me make profoundly positive changes in my life. NiaLena gave me advice that I would be lucky to get from my closest friend or relative. Throughout the process, it was very reassuring to feel the genuine support that I needed. My best decision was following her advice that continues to pay dividends every day. NiaLena is beyond an excellent attorney, she is a credit to her profession and wonderful person.
I don't really know how to start my review of this amazing lawyer and human being. I now truly believe in miracles. This miracle did not come easy if i did not have NiaLena by my side. I was served a target letter by the Department of Justice which turned my world upside down. I am laughing at this statement because my world was upside down even before the letter was received but it took years to see that and realize what a destruction i had been. I looked for a lawyer to represent me and i could not pick anyone until my wife read about her and said to me, it is final we are going with her. She read all her comments and told me to trust her. My wife begged me and so i chose her. I have made horrible decisions in my life and i would have made another one choosing my lawyer but thank god for my wife for the decision she made. I met her the first time in her office and since the begining there was some kind of friction. I was a horrible human being and did not want to change. I wanted my way. I still wanted to continue on the path of destruction which i could not see it was wrong even having a target letter in front of me telling me so. I am a hard headed man which got my way till i dealt with NiaLena. I could not win over her and she broke me down piece by piece everything about me and every lie i ever told. I decided to listen to her and man am i grateful for that. She opened my eyes and reached deep down in me to find a very troubled man lost at the mercy of the law and the world. I can't find the words to describe her as only my heart knows. She took me from the depth of destruction and surfaced me. She gave me a new life. I am a changed man because of her. She is more than an amazing lawyer. She is a friend who will fight for you and cares for you and if you are wrong she will beat you until you get it right. She is simply amazing. I am fortunate enough to listen and practice what she preaches. She is the best by far. She is a strong woman that will never back down and she has great communication skills and pays attention to detail with sound judgement. When dealing with the DEA/FBI is no easy task, without NiaLena i can only imagine where my life would be. I am crying now and these are happy tears. She helped me not only with the case but also in all areas of my life. She became family. She won the case for me and she has won a friend for life. I owe it to her this new life and the amazing experiences i am dealing with. If you read this message just as my wife did do yourself a favor and chose the amazing NiaLena, that is if you want to change and see a positive transformation in your life. I trusted NiaLena with my life and trusted her till the end and never questioned anymore if I made the right choice because she will always delivered the right outcome. I lost my mother to cancer but if she was here she will deeply hugged you for saving her son. My wife and my Albanian family are forever thankfull to you. You are truly an OUTSTANDING lawyer with a great heart.
The day that I met NiaLena was one of the worst days that I can remember in my entire life. All that I had worked so hard to accomplish in my life and in my career as a senior business executive was ready to come crashing down due to my own stupidity. Every time I thought things were as bad as they could get, they somehow managed to get even worse. And that's when I found NiaLena. She cleared her schedule to meet with me right away. She never judged me, she listened with far more than lawyerly interest, and she was totally and brutally honest with me. Her calmness and steadiness and insight and wisdom were so reassuring that for the first time in a long time, I felt like I was finally talking to someone who would guide me as best as anyone could and accurately give me the true information I needed to make the best decisions and move forward from the mess that had become my life. More than all of this though, NiaLena really cared about me. Her numerous emails, not only from her office but also from her European vacation, and her inquiries about my life aside from this case were certainly above the call of duty and were not only greatly appreciated but were also my lifeline during this most catastrophic period. I was in jeopardy to lose it all – my life to the prison system and my career and top position in the world of high-level finance – but I was saved from both, thanks to NiaLena and the incredible representation that she gave me. I knew before I hired her that she was a great attorney, but I have also come to know for sure that she is an even better person. I feel blessed to have met her at this time in my life. I truly believe that it is because of her that I now have my life and career back.
Facing charges in a criminal case is anxiety ridden and devastating. When NiaLena contacted me to be local counsel on a white collar criminal matter in federal court in Virginia, I knew that she embodied everything one would want in an attorney as they navigated this daunting process. She is compassionate, fearless, knowledgeable, and thorough. The case went on far longer than anyone expected -- years -- and NiaLena never ceased to amaze me with her advocacy. She treated every issue, no matter how minor, with the same care she would have for a member of her own family. Not one element was ever overlooked, and the end result was amazing. Through her hard work understanding the case, getting to know the client, interfacing with the government, and presentation to the Judge, she truly achieved the best possible outcome. Even the government recognized her impressive skills. I was proud to stand next to her in court.
When I initially consulted NiaLena 4 ½ years ago, I felt alone and overcome with anxiety and fear from my legal situation with the federal government and saw only darkness in my future. From our first meeting, however, I knew NiaLena was the only criminal defense attorney who had the desire and passion to walk with me through the complicated process of a white collar crime and from the onset, she became committed to me on a personal level. Throughout my lengthy legal process spanning several years, NiaLena was always available, patient and supportive every step of the way. NiaLena never minimized my offense but was always upfront and honest with me even when her comments were painful to hear. In doing so, she gave me support in order that I could get the best, long-lasting results to changes I needed to make for my own well being. She was exceedingly thorough in explaining in detail the consequences of my actions including a probable prison term and knew how to effectively communicate the intricacies of my felony case from start to finish. This was so critical to me as I was unfamiliar with the procedures of the law. During this period, her encouragement in how I might improve other aspects of my life was so appreciated and proved to be of tremendous value. Her insight gave me a deeper perspective of how I view my life and how I can improve it. The stress of the law process was, at times, overwhelming but starting therapy proved an enormous difference to me in gaining control of my emotions and helped control that stress. At one point during my case, it was necessary that I testify in court. NiaLena worked very hard with me through countless demanding and exhaustive preparation sessions which served to reduce my anxiety and gain the confidence to deliver a successful testimony in court. NiaLena never made any promises regarding the outcome of my case but always stood by my side and gave me her very best efforts each and every time. She helped me recognize how my past experience in a conflicted relationship with a domineering spouse combined with my poor judgement in business as well as my own life could have contributed to my committing a crime. The sentencing outcome of my case was not only better than I had hoped, but also was principally credited to her outstanding skill in and out of the courtroom as a federal white collar criminal lawyer and untiring efforts as my attorney. As part of the elderly population, a prison sentence for me would likely have resulted in additional health complications and possibly death, especially during a highly infectious viral pandemic. Truly, she is a fierce advocate for her clients and I will always be grateful to her for guiding me through this incredibly difficult period. NiaLena was my salvation; she was my light at the end of the tunnel. Perhaps I can get back to living my life now as a free woman who received no prison sentence. I don’t know how I would have been able to endure this terrible situation without her help. NiaLena is more than my legal counsel, she will remain my friend and I am so appreciative to her for representing me. She is not only an excellent criminal defense attorney, she truly cares for her clients. I can see why NiaLena has been singled out for so many different honors and awards. One of the things that impressed me the most about her was the sheer and unrelenting passion and determination to help me and the endless amount of time that she devoted to me for years. No other lawyer would do that unless they were billing hourly, which she was not. She was just driven by a sincere desire to save my life and to make it better. And she did.
NiaLena is a wonderful lawyer. Anyone who has a chance to communicate with her won’t go no further because she is the one. She is a human bean before being a lawyer. She is very caring, very compassionate, very helpful, and very respectful. When you talk to her, she talk back to you. If you ask her for help, she will help you out, or if she can not help out she will refer you to someone who can help you out. In conclusion I would say she’s a lifesaver
When I needed a criminal federal lawyer, I was initially referred to someone else. Several months after I hired that other lawyer, he still hadn't bothered to learn anything about me or my case and I realized that he didn't really care about what happened to me. It was then that I found NiaLena Caravasos. The first thing I saw when I read up on her was FIERCE and from there I knew she was the one. There's no one you can compare her to because she's more than a lawyer. During our time together NiaLena showed me that she cared about my well being by going the extra mile. She used all of her resources to build a good case for my defense. I tried to put up a good front to try and hide what I was going through but she saw through that. I had attempted suicide and she realized that I suffer from depression my whole life and needed help. I also had a stroke, and NiaLena worked with the doctor who treated me and also my psychologist to show that the medical effects of the stroke affected my brain and my judgment regarding the crimes that I committed. I didn't really want to deal with all of this, but NiaLena kept pushing me because she wanted to keep me out of prison. When I would slack off she'd get on me as a mother would, so I can honestly say I've gained a lawyer, mother and friend. When I cried about something, I felt that she cried too. It started to become personal for me. I had serious white collar criminal charges against me and NiaLena fought for me for more than five years. With her great negotiating skills, she was able to persuade the government and the judge to give me a second chance. The outcome of the case was as good as it could have been and I was happy and relieved to have my freedom. I couldn't thank NiaLena enough for saving my life and what she did for me.
This kind lady was thoughtful enough to answers some questions I had regarding something that she doesn't represent and helped guide me without hitch or hesitation in the right direction. Thank you!
NIALENA CARAVASOS has a fantastic combination of legal and business savvy. Based in the global emerging city of Philadelphia she stands out amongst the city’s finest lawyers. Nialena resides in the gorgeous little town of Swarthmore, Pa. and understands the community’s fabric. Nialena splits her time between Philadelphia and Greece. When it was time for college, she had to choose between following the scientific path of her engineer father—Caravasos was one of a handful of women admitted to MIT that year—or follow the path of her mother, who’d been a lawyer in Greece. Her esteemed education put’s her in the select 1% of America’s top female legal and businesswoman practicing law today. Her legal aptitude and instinct serve both private and public institutions. Her commitment and dedication also serve private individuals and families. How lucky Philadelphia is to have her in the City of brother of love.
Nia I didn’t know they did reviews on here this one is long time due. In 2002 I found myself in trouble. All I can say is I’m home and happy due to the Nia Lena’s help. She always was straight with me about my options and choices. Told me if I wasn’t willing to fight no need in wasting my money. Thankyou always grateful.
After making a very bad decision, I realized I could be charged with multiple federal crimes. Knowing that I could lose everything that is important in my life, I was fortunate that my next decision was to seek legal representation from NiaLena. That decision was one of the best decisions I ever made. During my initial consultation, it was very clear I was getting guidance from an outstanding attorney and someone who truly cared to help me make profoundly positive changes in my life. NiaLena gave me advice that I would be lucky to get from my closest friend or relative. Throughout the process, it was very reassuring to feel the genuine support that I needed. My best decision was following her advice that continues to pay dividends every day. NiaLena is beyond an excellent attorney, she is a credit to her profession and wonderful person.
I don't really know how to start my review of this amazing lawyer and human being. I now truly believe in miracles. This miracle did not come easy if i did not have NiaLena by my side. I was served a target letter by the Department of Justice which turned my world upside down. I am laughing at this statement because my world was upside down even before the letter was received but it took years to see that and realize what a destruction i had been. I looked for a lawyer to represent me and i could not pick anyone until my wife read about her and said to me, it is final we are going with her. She read all her comments and told me to trust her. My wife begged me and so i chose her. I have made horrible decisions in my life and i would have made another one choosing my lawyer but thank god for my wife for the decision she made. I met her the first time in her office and since the begining there was some kind of friction. I was a horrible human being and did not want to change. I wanted my way. I still wanted to continue on the path of destruction which i could not see it was wrong even having a target letter in front of me telling me so. I am a hard headed man which got my way till i dealt with NiaLena. I could not win over her and she broke me down piece by piece everything about me and every lie i ever told. I decided to listen to her and man am i grateful for that. She opened my eyes and reached deep down in me to find a very troubled man lost at the mercy of the law and the world. I can't find the words to describe her as only my heart knows. She took me from the depth of destruction and surfaced me. She gave me a new life. I am a changed man because of her. She is more than an amazing lawyer. She is a friend who will fight for you and cares for you and if you are wrong she will beat you until you get it right. She is simply amazing. I am fortunate enough to listen and practice what she preaches. She is the best by far. She is a strong woman that will never back down and she has great communication skills and pays attention to detail with sound judgement. When dealing with the DEA/FBI is no easy task, without NiaLena i can only imagine where my life would be. I am crying now and these are happy tears. She helped me not only with the case but also in all areas of my life. She became family. She won the case for me and she has won a friend for life. I owe it to her this new life and the amazing experiences i am dealing with. If you read this message just as my wife did do yourself a favor and chose the amazing NiaLena, that is if you want to change and see a positive transformation in your life. I trusted NiaLena with my life and trusted her till the end and never questioned anymore if I made the right choice because she will always delivered the right outcome. I lost my mother to cancer but if she was here she will deeply hugged you for saving her son. My wife and my Albanian family are forever thankfull to you. You are truly an OUTSTANDING lawyer with a great heart.
The day that I met NiaLena was one of the worst days that I can remember in my entire life. All that I had worked so hard to accomplish in my life and in my career as a senior business executive was ready to come crashing down due to my own stupidity. Every time I thought things were as bad as they could get, they somehow managed to get even worse. And that's when I found NiaLena. She cleared her schedule to meet with me right away. She never judged me, she listened with far more than lawyerly interest, and she was totally and brutally honest with me. Her calmness and steadiness and insight and wisdom were so reassuring that for the first time in a long time, I felt like I was finally talking to someone who would guide me as best as anyone could and accurately give me the true information I needed to make the best decisions and move forward from the mess that had become my life. More than all of this though, NiaLena really cared about me. Her numerous emails, not only from her office but also from her European vacation, and her inquiries about my life aside from this case were certainly above the call of duty and were not only greatly appreciated but were also my lifeline during this most catastrophic period. I was in jeopardy to lose it all – my life to the prison system and my career and top position in the world of high-level finance – but I was saved from both, thanks to NiaLena and the incredible representation that she gave me. I knew before I hired her that she was a great attorney, but I have also come to know for sure that she is an even better person. I feel blessed to have met her at this time in my life. I truly believe that it is because of her that I now have my life and career back.
Facing charges in a criminal case is anxiety ridden and devastating. When NiaLena contacted me to be local counsel on a white collar criminal matter in federal court in Virginia, I knew that she embodied everything one would want in an attorney as they navigated this daunting process. She is compassionate, fearless, knowledgeable, and thorough. The case went on far longer than anyone expected -- years -- and NiaLena never ceased to amaze me with her advocacy. She treated every issue, no matter how minor, with the same care she would have for a member of her own family. Not one element was ever overlooked, and the end result was amazing. Through her hard work understanding the case, getting to know the client, interfacing with the government, and presentation to the Judge, she truly achieved the best possible outcome. Even the government recognized her impressive skills. I was proud to stand next to her in court.
When I initially consulted NiaLena 4 ½ years ago, I felt alone and overcome with anxiety and fear from my legal situation with the federal government and saw only darkness in my future. From our first meeting, however, I knew NiaLena was the only criminal defense attorney who had the desire and passion to walk with me through the complicated process of a white collar crime and from the onset, she became committed to me on a personal level. Throughout my lengthy legal process spanning several years, NiaLena was always available, patient and supportive every step of the way. NiaLena never minimized my offense but was always upfront and honest with me even when her comments were painful to hear. In doing so, she gave me support in order that I could get the best, long-lasting results to changes I needed to make for my own well being. She was exceedingly thorough in explaining in detail the consequences of my actions including a probable prison term and knew how to effectively communicate the intricacies of my felony case from start to finish. This was so critical to me as I was unfamiliar with the procedures of the law. During this period, her encouragement in how I might improve other aspects of my life was so appreciated and proved to be of tremendous value. Her insight gave me a deeper perspective of how I view my life and how I can improve it. The stress of the law process was, at times, overwhelming but starting therapy proved an enormous difference to me in gaining control of my emotions and helped control that stress. At one point during my case, it was necessary that I testify in court. NiaLena worked very hard with me through countless demanding and exhaustive preparation sessions which served to reduce my anxiety and gain the confidence to deliver a successful testimony in court. NiaLena never made any promises regarding the outcome of my case but always stood by my side and gave me her very best efforts each and every time. She helped me recognize how my past experience in a conflicted relationship with a domineering spouse combined with my poor judgement in business as well as my own life could have contributed to my committing a crime. The sentencing outcome of my case was not only better than I had hoped, but also was principally credited to her outstanding skill in and out of the courtroom as a federal white collar criminal lawyer and untiring efforts as my attorney. As part of the elderly population, a prison sentence for me would likely have resulted in additional health complications and possibly death, especially during a highly infectious viral pandemic. Truly, she is a fierce advocate for her clients and I will always be grateful to her for guiding me through this incredibly difficult period. NiaLena was my salvation; she was my light at the end of the tunnel. Perhaps I can get back to living my life now as a free woman who received no prison sentence. I don’t know how I would have been able to endure this terrible situation without her help. NiaLena is more than my legal counsel, she will remain my friend and I am so appreciative to her for representing me. She is not only an excellent criminal defense attorney, she truly cares for her clients. I can see why NiaLena has been singled out for so many different honors and awards. One of the things that impressed me the most about her was the sheer and unrelenting passion and determination to help me and the endless amount of time that she devoted to me for years. No other lawyer would do that unless they were billing hourly, which she was not. She was just driven by a sincere desire to save my life and to make it better. And she did.
NiaLena is a wonderful lawyer. Anyone who has a chance to communicate with her won’t go no further because she is the one. She is a human bean before being a lawyer. She is very caring, very compassionate, very helpful, and very respectful. When you talk to her, she talk back to you. If you ask her for help, she will help you out, or if she can not help out she will refer you to someone who can help you out. In conclusion I would say she’s a lifesaver
When I needed a criminal federal lawyer, I was initially referred to someone else. Several months after I hired that other lawyer, he still hadn't bothered to learn anything about me or my case and I realized that he didn't really care about what happened to me. It was then that I found NiaLena Caravasos. The first thing I saw when I read up on her was FIERCE and from there I knew she was the one. There's no one you can compare her to because she's more than a lawyer. During our time together NiaLena showed me that she cared about my well being by going the extra mile. She used all of her resources to build a good case for my defense. I tried to put up a good front to try and hide what I was going through but she saw through that. I had attempted suicide and she realized that I suffer from depression my whole life and needed help. I also had a stroke, and NiaLena worked with the doctor who treated me and also my psychologist to show that the medical effects of the stroke affected my brain and my judgment regarding the crimes that I committed. I didn't really want to deal with all of this, but NiaLena kept pushing me because she wanted to keep me out of prison. When I would slack off she'd get on me as a mother would, so I can honestly say I've gained a lawyer, mother and friend. When I cried about something, I felt that she cried too. It started to become personal for me. I had serious white collar criminal charges against me and NiaLena fought for me for more than five years. With her great negotiating skills, she was able to persuade the government and the judge to give me a second chance. The outcome of the case was as good as it could have been and I was happy and relieved to have my freedom. I couldn't thank NiaLena enough for saving my life and what she did for me.
This kind lady was thoughtful enough to answers some questions I had regarding something that she doesn't represent and helped guide me without hitch or hesitation in the right direction. Thank you!
NIALENA CARAVASOS has a fantastic combination of legal and business savvy. Based in the global emerging city of Philadelphia she stands out amongst the city’s finest lawyers. Nialena resides in the gorgeous little town of Swarthmore, Pa. and understands the community’s fabric. Nialena splits her time between Philadelphia and Greece. When it was time for college, she had to choose between following the scientific path of her engineer father—Caravasos was one of a handful of women admitted to MIT that year—or follow the path of her mother, who’d been a lawyer in Greece. Her esteemed education put’s her in the select 1% of America’s top female legal and businesswoman practicing law today. Her legal aptitude and instinct serve both private and public institutions. Her commitment and dedication also serve private individuals and families. How lucky Philadelphia is to have her in the City of brother of love.
Nia I didn’t know they did reviews on here this one is long time due. In 2002 I found myself in trouble. All I can say is I’m home and happy due to the Nia Lena’s help. She always was straight with me about my options and choices. Told me if I wasn’t willing to fight no need in wasting my money. Thankyou always grateful.
After making a very bad decision, I realized I could be charged with multiple federal crimes. Knowing that I could lose everything that is important in my life, I was fortunate that my next decision was to seek legal representation from NiaLena. That decision was one of the best decisions I ever made. During my initial consultation, it was very clear I was getting guidance from an outstanding attorney and someone who truly cared to help me make profoundly positive changes in my life. NiaLena gave me advice that I would be lucky to get from my closest friend or relative. Throughout the process, it was very reassuring to feel the genuine support that I needed. My best decision was following her advice that continues to pay dividends every day. NiaLena is beyond an excellent attorney, she is a credit to her profession and wonderful person.