The Law Firm of Shein, Brandenburg & Schrope is a nationally recognized criminal defense practice specializing in federal and state appeals, post-conviction relief, and complex criminal litigation. With a distinguished reputation built on decades of courtroom success, the firm stands out for its deep expertise in navigating the federal justice system and its commitment to personalized, aggressive representation for clients facing serious charges.
The firm’s attorneys—Marcia G. Shein, Elizabeth A. Brandenburg, and Leigh S. Schrope—bring extensive experience in both trial and appellate courts, including appearances before the U.S. Supreme Court. They focus on providing strategic defense for individuals and organizations involved in federal and state criminal matters, emphasizing thorough case evaluation, clear communication, and relentless advocacy. Their practice is particularly noted for handling high-stakes appeals, habeas corpus petitions, and cases involving the First Step Act.
Services Offered
- Federal Indictments
- State Indictments
- Federal Pre-Trials
- State Pre-Trials
- Federal Trials
- State Trials
- Federal Sentencing
- State Sentencing
- Direct Appeals
- Collateral Appeals
- Federal Appeals (Alabama, Georgia, North Florida, South Carolina, Eastern Tennessee)
- State Appeals
- Motion for a New Trial
- Habeas Corpus
- Georgia Parole
- State Post-Conviction
- Federal Post-Conviction
- Defense for Arson Crimes
- Bank Robbery Defense
- CCE & RICO Defense
- Child Pornography Defense
- Cyber Crimes Defense
- Drug Crimes Defense
- Embezzlement / Theft Defense
- Drug Conspiracy Defense
- Firearm Crimes Defense
- Fraud Conspiracy Defense
- Healthcare Fraud Defense
- Insurance Fraud Defense
- Immigration Crimes Defense
- Identity Theft Defense
- Juvenile Crimes Defense
- Mail Fraud Defense
- Mortgage & Bank Fraud Defense
- Tax Fraud Defense
- White Collar Crime Defense
- Wire Fraud Defense
- Supreme Court Appeals
- Conviction Integrity Matters
The firm serves clients across multiple federal circuits and in Georgia state courts, with particular focus on federal appeals in the Southeast. Services are available in English and Spanish, and the attorneys are recognized for their published work in national law journals and frequent commentary on high-profile criminal cases.
