Zach Intrater

Zach Intrater is a highly respected criminal defense attorney with extensive experience in federal and white-collar crime cases. As a founding partner at Agnifilo Intrater LLP, he provides strong legal representation to individuals facing complex criminal investigations and prosecutions. With a background in prosecution and defense, he brings deep knowledge and strategic insight to every case. His work protects clients’ rights and ensures they receive a fair legal process.

Zach earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Chicago in 1999. He then pursued legal education at New York University School of Law, obtaining his Juris Doctor in 2003. After law school, he gained valuable experience clerking for the Honorable Michael A. Chagares of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and the Honorable Berle M. Schiller of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

Zach Intrater’s legal career spans both prosecution and defense. He spent three years as a litigation associate at Cravath, Swaine & Moore, LLP, handling high-stakes corporate litigation. He then served eleven years at the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey, specializing in white-collar criminal cases. He held key leadership positions as a federal prosecutor, including Chief and Deputy Chief of the General Crimes Unit and Deputy Chief of the Economic Crimes Unit.

As Executive Assistant U.S. Attorney, Zach played a crucial role in overseeing major investigations and prosecutions. After leaving government service, he worked at Brafman & Associates, P.C., a top criminal defense firm, before co-founding Agnifilo Intrater LLP.

Throughout his career, Zach Intrater has successfully defended clients in high-profile fraud, corruption, healthcare, and financial crime cases. He has secured case dismissals, favorable settlements, and non-prosecution agreements for many individuals under federal investigation. His courtroom experience and negotiation skills have helped numerous clients avoid criminal charges or receive reduced sentences.

Zach is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey, as well as the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York and the District of New Jersey. His commitment to justice makes him a trusted advocate in criminal defense.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner, Agnifilo Intrater LLP
• Member, New York, and New Jersey State Bars
• Member, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York
• Member, District of New Jersey

Licensed State

• New York
• New Jersey

Education

• New York University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Chicago
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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