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Federal Prison Consulting for White-Collar Defendants

From the moment of indictment through reentry, you need someone who understands federal prosecution in detail. Sam works with executives and professionals facing federal charges.

Our Clients

Sam works with people who are facing federal charges and need someone who knows the federal system.

Executives & CEOs

Fortune 500 leaders and business owners navigating federal charges with complex asset and family considerations.

Professionals

Physicians, attorneys, engineers, and licensed professionals facing federal prosecution.

Financial Experts

Traders, investors, hedge fund managers, and financial services professionals.

Tech & Entrepreneurs

Startup founders and technology executives facing federal charges.

Public & Political Figures

Government officials, politicians, and public figures requiring discreet, high-level guidance.

Foreign Nationals

International business people and foreign nationals facing U.S. federal charges.

Why Work With Sam

Sam does not consult on state cases. His entire practice is federal prosecution. The federal system operates under different rules, different sentencing calculations, and different facility classifications than state court. That focus is what you need.

He works with CEOs, traders, and executives. These cases involve complex financial crimes and require different strategy than typical federal sentencing. He has also consulted on some of the most visible federal prosecutions in recent years.

Sam served time at FCI Miami. He has worked with over 1,000 federal defendants. That gives him firsthand knowledge of how the system actually operates, from sentencing through release.

CNN and NPR call him regularly for commentary on federal sentencing and clemency. That credibility comes from years of working inside the federal prison system. He is not just quoting policy. He has lived it.

Our fees reflect the complexity of your case and the level of guidance you need. We work with clients who understand that federal expertise is worth paying for.

How We Work

Federal cases are long. We start at indictment and stay through reentry. Here's what each phase looks like.

Pre-Sentencing

  • PSI review and strategy
  • Character letter coordination
  • Facility designation research
  • Sentencing preparation

Sentencing & Appeal

  • Sentencing day guidance
  • Post-conviction options
  • Appeal strategy assessment
  • Clemency preliminary planning

Pre-Surrender

  • Facility research and selection
  • What to bring and what to avoid
  • Family and business continuity planning
  • First-day walk-through

During Incarceration

  • Transfer and designation requests
  • Program eligibility optimization
  • Early release exploration
  • Ongoing family communication

1000+

Federal clients guided

CNN & NPR

Regular contributor on federal sentencing

25+ Years

In federal criminal practice

Federal Cases Only

Sam does not consult on state cases. The federal system operates under different rules. Federal sentencing has a distinct calculation. Federal facilities are different from state prisons. If your case is in federal court, you need someone who knows that system inside out.

Not a law firm. Federal prison consulting services by Sam Mangel.