Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys in Rhode Island
When the U.S. government comes after you, the fight is different — and so is the defense you need.
Facing Federal Charges? Start Here.
If you've been indicted or believe you're under federal investigation, the clock is already ticking.
Federal agencies like the FBI, DEA, ATF, and IRS don't file weak cases. By the time charges appear, they've already built a mountain of evidence. And the U.S. Attorney's Office is preparing to use it.
At Manosh Payette Criminal Defense Attorneys, we represent people across Rhode Island in serious federal criminal cases. This is not a job for just any lawyer — it requires courtroom experience, deep knowledge of federal procedure, and nerves of steel.
What Makes Federal Cases Different?
Federal court is nothing like state court.
Here's what you're up against:
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Longer prison sentences
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Aggressive federal agents and prosecutors
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Strict sentencing guidelines
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Less room for negotiation
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Complex laws and mandatory minimums
That's why you need a defense team that has done this before — and won.
We Defend Against All Federal Charges, Including:
🟢 Drug Trafficking & Conspiracy
🟢 RICO & Organized Crime
🟢 Federal Gun Charges
🟢 Wire Fraud, Mail Fraud & Bank Fraud
🟢 PPP Loan Fraud
🟢 Child Pornography & Exploitation Offenses
🟢 Tax Evasion & Financial Crimes
🟢 Appeals from Federal Convictions
What We Do for You
We don't just show up to court. We build a strategic defense from day one, including:
✅ Reviewing indictments, warrants, and search procedures
✅ Fighting to suppress illegally obtained evidence
✅ Negotiating with federal prosecutors
✅ Analyzing sentencing exposure and enhancement risks
✅ Preparing for trial with expert witnesses and investigators
✅ Preserving appellate issues early
Have You Received One of These?
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A target letter from the U.S. Attorney's Office
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A federal subpoena or search warrant
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A grand jury summons
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News that someone close to you has been arrested in a federal case
📞 Call us immediately. Early action can stop the case from moving forward — or at least shape how it unfolds.
🔒 Confidential. Strategic. Fearless.
Federal prosecutors don't play around. Neither do we.
Our team will treat your case like what it is — the fight of your life.
📞 Contact Manosh Payette Criminal Defense Attorneys
📍 101 Dyer Street, Suite 2D, Providence, RI 02903
📱 (401) 854-7794
📧 Or Request a Confidential Consultation →