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New York Asset Forfeiture defense may involve DEA seizures, federal forfeiture notices, seized cash, vehicles, bank accounts, property, criminal investigations, and deadlines to contest forfeiture. These matters should be addressed early because the first decisions can affect evidence, deadlines, negotiations, hearings, sanctions, license consequences, financial exposure, and long-term reputation.
Lebedin Kofman LLP represents clients across New York City, Long Island, and related state, federal, school, and administrative proceedings.
DEA and Federal Asset Seizure Experience
Lebedin Kofman LLP has handled serious asset-forfeiture matters, including a DEA seizure matter in which more than $1 million in seized assets was recovered for a client. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every forfeiture matter depends on its own facts, deadlines, notices, evidence, and procedural posture.
Issues to Review Early
- Deadlines, notices, hearing dates, response requirements, and preservation of evidence.
- Statements, digital communications, witness accounts, records, body-camera or surveillance video, school records, agency documents, or chemical-test evidence.
- Collateral consequences involving license, school, employment, professional licensing, immigration, finances, or reputation.
Defense Strategy
The defense may involve challenging the legal sufficiency of the allegation, identifying procedural defects, preserving favorable evidence, preparing for hearings, coordinating expert or mitigation resources, negotiating strategically, and protecting the client’s long-term interests.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I contact counsel about asset forfeiture?
As early as possible. Deadlines, statements, evidence preservation, school or court procedures, and collateral consequences can move quickly. Early strategy can affect the direction of the matter.
Can asset forfeiture affect my record, license, school, or career?
Yes. Depending on the matter, consequences can include criminal exposure, license issues, academic discipline, employment consequences, professional licensing issues, immigration concerns, financial loss, and reputational harm.
Why contact Lebedin Kofman LLP?
Lebedin Kofman LLP handles serious criminal, DWI, federal, Title IX, disciplinary, and high-stakes matters where the outcome can affect liberty, education, career, reputation, and long-term future.