A Record of Fearless Advocacy
Case Results
Every case represents a person whose life, liberty, and reputation hung in the balance. These outcomes reflect our commitment to aggressive, strategic defense.
White collar defense
Probation with Community Service
Multi-year FBI investigation into a complex bribery scheme involving government employees and hundreds of thousands of dollars. Through strategic engagement and mitigation advocacy, the matter resolved with a probationary sentence and community service.
Favorable Outcome
Violent offenses
First Degree Murder Charges Dismissed
Client charged with first-degree murder and multiple violent related offenses. After extensive pretrial litigation and strategic motion practice exposing critical weaknesses in the prosecution’s case, the court granted the our motion to dismiss.
Favorable Outcome
Sex Offense
Full Acquittal after Jury Trial
First-degree rape, burglary, and sodomy prosecution with life imprisonment on the line at trial. After thorough investigation and aggressive trial defense, jury returned not guilty verdict on all counts.
Favorable Outcome
Drug offenses
Acquittal of Mandatory Minimum Drug & Gun Charge
Armed drug distribution charges carrying mandatory minimum prison time. Following a jury trial, client was acquitted of all but one count; the government subsequently dismissed the final charge.
Favorable Outcome
investigation
No Criminal Exposure in Tax Fraud Investigation
Federal investigation into alleged tax fraud. Through proactive pre-indictment strategy and targeted engagement with prosecutors, the matter resolved without criminal exposure.
Favorable Outcome
Sex offense
12 Felonies, 10 Misdemeanors to a Single Misdemeanor Plea Agreement
Originally charged with 12 felony counts of Distribution of Child Pornography and 10 misdemeanor counts of Possession of Child Pornography. Through aggressive plea negotiations, the matter resolved with a plea to a single misdemeanor possession count.
Favorable Outcome
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each case is unique and must be evaluated on its own merits.
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Client Testimonials
Our clients' trust is our greatest achievement. Here are some of their experiences.
"I can't thank Paulette enough. I was dealing with three criminal citations and she got all three dismissed at the very first hearing. It was over in about an hour, maybe an hour and a half. She stayed calm and focused the whole time and truly had my back. I'm seriously grateful. If you need someone you can trust, Paulette's the one."
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Murad A.
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"During undoubtedly one of the most challenging times of our lives, Ms. Paulette Pagan demonstrated unwavering dedication and meticulous attention to detail, tirelessly advocating for my son's case. The case was exceptionally complex and demanding, but Ms. Pagan's strategic thinking and bold advocacy enabled us to navigate the proceedings with sensitivity, positivity, and grace…"Read more »
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Daiana M.
10 reviews
"Excellent experience from start to finish. Professional, responsive, and made me feel confident. Highly recommend."
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Danielle M.
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