Mr. Schuster vacated multiple sentences in post-conviction proceedings & vacated convictions through successful direct appeals.
Over the past decade, Mr. Schuster also focused his practice on OFAC matters and successfully removed a variety of clients from the government’s Specially Designated Nations & Blocked Persons List, commonly referred to as the “SDN List,” or “SDNT List” which involves alleged Specially Designated Narcotics Traffickers. Others may be referred to as “FNK,” under the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Sanctions Regulations. OFAC, through the Department of Treasury, places many suspects on an internationally recognized “blacklist” that prevents individuals and companies from conducting business with the United States and its allies. Those removed include Colombian and Mexican Cartel members, their families, as well as international attorneys and businessmen. In these endeavors, Mr. Schuster has prepared a large number of removal petitions, worked closely with OFAC officials, and acquired commercial licenses for clients to financially operate without running afoul of this complicated and highly-specialized law.
In addition to representing clients at trial, or through plea negotiations, including those who choose to engage in a course of cooperation with law enforcement, as well as dealing with OFAC, Mr. Schuster has also won numerous cases before Courts of Appeal. Through his zealous appellate advocacy, including research, extensive briefing, and exemplary oral advocacy, Mr. Schuster has persuaded the appellate courts to drastically reduce his clients’ sentences, or vacate their convictions entirely. He has challenged the government – and prevailed – on incredibly complex and intricate legal issues.
Ana-Sofia Navarrete DuLaney
Ana-Sofia Navarrete DuLaney is an associate at the Law Office of Neil M. Schuster. She has been with the firm for nine years, beginning as a law clerk and continuing after graduating from the University of Miami School of Law and passing the Florida Bar.
Ana-Sofia is a native Spanish speaker, making communication with Spanish-speaking clients very personal and ensuring clarity. She uses her background in psychology to go beyond the legal support and also provides the emotional support necessary to help not only each client but their families as they navigate through some of the most trying times in their lives. She puts the firm’s clients and their families first, spending countless hours guaranteeing the human element that is so important to the best representation possible so each client is never overlooked. Ana-Sofia is responsive and strives to stay on top of communicating with all our clients as well as the government agencies involved in a case. Ana-Sofia is proud that she maintains excellent relationships with prosecutors and agents alike, even in contentious matters, allowing for a comfortable interaction from the beginning of a case to the very end.
Recently, Ana-Sofia assisted in months of trial preparation for one of the cooperating witnesses in the Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman case. She also strives to present clients’ very complex personal histories before the Courts, making sure that the judges see the full individual and not only a crime.
Grand Jury, Trials, & Investigations
Be proactive about your legal needs if you are under grand jury investigation or may be headed for trial. The sooner we are on your case, the better we can help you get through it. Our grand jury trial and investigation attorney handles cases involving white collar crime, money laundering, financial fraud, Medicare fraud, Medicaid fraud, mail fraud, and wire fraud.
Federal Sentencing
If you are on the verge of being sentenced, make sure you have the right attorney at your side to keep the prosecution accountable. Our law firm handles federal sentencing and post indictment cases involving ineffective assistance of counsel, wrongful conviction, downward departure, and Title 28.
Appeals & Post Conviction Proceedings
Our firm helps clients in post conviction appeals involving ineffective counsel, habeus corpus, and wrongful conviction. We understand narcotics laws as they relate to cases involving the violation of federal custom regulations and handle cases involving white collar crimes such as Medicare fraud and Medicaid fraud.
Extraditions
For a lawyer who will work hard and work smart in your defense, contact the law office of Neil M. Schuster. We have access to Spanish translators, and provide straightforward legal advice to all clients in plain English. Contact us to get begin moving your case toward the best possible resolution.