Hope C. Lefeber

Hope C. Lefeber is a highly regarded federal criminal defense attorney with over 30 years of experience representing clients facing serious federal charges. Recognized as one of Pennsylvania’s top criminal defense lawyers, she has been named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers, and a Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney in Pennsylvania. Her aggressive advocacy and strategic defense have earned her a national reputation for excellence.

Lefeber earned her Juris Doctor from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey School of Law, and graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in Economics. Before entering private practice, she served as an enforcement attorney for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), where she gained valuable insight into government investigations and prosecution tactics. Her legal education and early career experience provide a strong foundation for her defense strategies.

With decades of experience in white-collar and federal criminal defense, Lefeber aggressively defends clients against charges including mail and wire fraud, health care fraud, securities fraud, tax crimes, money laundering, and serious drug offenses. She represents business executives, doctors and other medical professionals, financial professionals, corporations, and individuals under federal investigation. Known for her meticulous case preparation and strategic advocacy, Lefeber has secured case dismissals, not-guilty verdicts, and significantly reduced sentences for her clients.

Hope C. Lefeber is also a respected legal educator, frequently speaking at conferences and contributing to legal publications on federal criminal law. She is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Federal Bar Association, and multiple state and local bar associations. Her deep knowledge of federal law, aggressive courtroom tactics, and commitment to defending her clients’ rights make her one of the most sought-after defense attorneys in Pennsylvania. Through relentless dedication, she continues to provide exceptional legal representation to those facing federal criminal charges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Law Offices of Hope Lefeber
• Member, National Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Member, Philadelphia Bar Association
• Member, Montgomery County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Pennsylvania
• New York

Education

• Rutgers Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Pennsylvania
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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