Federal Criminal Defense Lawyers in the United States

Over 25 years defending complex federal criminal cases, white collar crime, drug cases,and international extradition matters. Strategic and aggressive representation.

At Mercado & Rengel, we represent clients in complex federal criminal cases, high-profile investigations, and international extradition matters.

With over 25 years of experience, hundreds of jury trials, and successful results across multiple jurisdictions, we deliver strategic, aggressive, and discreet representation for individuals and businesses facing serious federal charges.

We handle cases in Boston, Miami, New York, Puerto Rico and federal courts nationwide.

Federal Criminal Defense Lawyers for High-Stakes Federal Cases

Federal Criminal Defense Lawyers at Mercado & Rengel represent individuals and businesses facing serious federal investigations, indictments, and criminal charges throughout the United States. Our Federal Criminal Defense Lawyers intervene early, challenge government evidence, and develop strategic defenses tailored to complex federal prosecutions.

Since 1996, Mercado & Rengel has built a strong reputation for excellence in federal criminal litigation.
Our experience includes:

  • Hundreds of jury trials
  • Multi-agency federal investigations
  • Multi-district litigation
  • International extradition matters
  • Executive and corporate defense

Each case receives personalized attention and a tailored defense strategy.

Practice Areas

1. Federal Criminal Defense

  • Serious federal charges
  • Grand Jury proceedings
  • FBI, DEA, HSI, DOJ investigations
  • Federal arrest warrants
  • Pre-indictment defense
  • Federal appeals

2. White Collar Crime

  • Financial and bank fraud
  • Wire fraud and mail fraud
  • Money laundering
  • Tax fraud
  • Corporate crime
  • Securities fraud

3. Complex Federal Drug Cases

  • International drug trafficking
  • Federal conspiracy
  • Undercover operations
  • Federal seizures
  • Multi-jurisdiction cases
  • RICO-related charges

4. International Extradition

  • Extradition defense
  • Cross-border legal coordination
  • Federal court representation
  • Due process protection
  • International legal strategy

Our firm regularly assists clients in extradition-related matters involving multiple jurisdictions, including:

  • Spain
  • Colombia
  • Mexico
  • Dominican Republic
  • Other Latin American and European countries

We coordinate defense strategies with foreign counsel, manage international arrest warrants, and protect clients’ rights in complex transnational proceedings.

Key Markets

Boston

Representation before the District of Massachusetts and regional federal courts.

Miami

Extensive experience in the Southern District of Florida in international and narcotics cases.

New York

Representation before the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York in complex financial cases.

Why Work With Experienced Federal Criminal Defense Lawyers

International Bar Admissions

Attorneys Alexandra Rengel and Ivan Mercado are both admitted to practice law in Spain, allowing the firm to offer bilingual, cross-border legal coordination for U.S.–Europe matters.

  • Over 25 years of experience
  • Hundreds of jury trials
  • Proven results
  • Bilingual legal team
  • International defense capability
  • Customized legal strategies
  • Federal criminal cases are governed by strict procedural rules and federal jurisdiction. For general reference, see the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure published by Cornell Law School and the overview of the federal court system provided by the U.S. Courts.