At Evergreen Attorneys, we are committed to providing comprehensive information and legal guidance needed to navigate the complexities of the federal reentry process. Contact a federal defense lawyer [...]

How the First Step Act has Divided the Nation’s Courts of Appeals A compassionate release may be a way for a federal criminal defendant to receive a reduced [...]

One of the most common questions we receive is whether a federal defendant should hire a lawyer to file their 28 U.S.C. § 2255 motion. We at Evergreen Attorneys [...]

“Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.” - Mikey Corleone (Al Pacino) taken from The Godfather (1972). Experienced federal defense lawyers know an empty promise when they [...]

"Tis the season to get out of jail early" Experienced compassionate release lawyers know that there is a massive difference between filing any old motion to reduce sentence [...]

First Step Act Time Credits: Fourth Circuit Weighs In Since the First Step Act of 2018 became law, one of the most vexing issues has been what inmates [...]

Federal Criminal Defense Newsletter It is essential to have defense counsel knowledgeable in changes in the law. We at Evergreen Attorneys know that the law is in a [...]

On February 5, 2025, Pamela Bondi was confirmed as the new United States Attorney General serving under President Trump. The same day, the Attorney General issued several memoranda [...]

What is a Target Letter, and What Should You Do If You Receive One? If you've received a target letter from federal investigators or prosecutors, it may feel [...]