Spodek Law Group P.C.

06/04/2026

Congratulation to Ralph Franco for getting the case dismissed on the first day of trial. Every battle is won before it is ever fought.” — Sun Tzu. In criminal cases, that idea is practical, not philosophical. The outcome is shaped long before anyone steps into a courtroom. It is built through investigation, suppression motions, and careful review of discovery. By the time you are standing in Court, the groundwork should already be in place. Trials are not won on the fly. They are won in preparation.

An interesting fact about The Bronx: it is the only borough of New York City located on the mainland United States, meaning it is physically connected to the rest of New York State rather than sitting on an island like the others.

10/12/2025

Criminal Defense Attorney Todd Spodek in the NY Post:

Kiho Kim, 60, has been hit with sexual abuse and forcible touching charges in connection with the incident

10/12/2025

Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Todd Spodek appeared in Portland District Court representing Bharat Awasarmol, who is charged in a cash-and-gold courier scam conspiracy:

A New Jersey man accused in a sweeping gold-theft scam across five states has entered a guilty plea, his attorney confirmed to Daily Voice on Tuesday, Dec. 9. Bharat Awasarmol and co-defendant Prakashkumar Prajapati were previously indicted for a multistate wire fraud conspiracy that began in March....

28/11/2025

Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Todd Spodek in the Boston Globe:

The stories begin with a knock on the door and end with Irish and UK nationals being charged in home repair fraud schemes in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New York.

17/11/2025

Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Todd Spodek Represents John O'Brien in the District Court of Rhode Island:

New York lawyer Todd Spodek, who represented the infamous ‘Fake Heiress’, helped cut a deal for an Irish fraudster caught red- handed in a home repair scam.

11/11/2025

If you need proof of what tax returns you filed — or what payments were made — to the IRS or the New York State Department of Taxation and…

14/10/2025

Washington, D.C. stands alone in the federal system. Unlike every state, the District has no local . Because it is not part of any state, the USAO for D.C. prosecutes both federal and local crimes, making it the largest prosecutorial office in the 🇺🇸. In a recent PPP fraud case before Judge Amy Berman Jackson, Probation sought an enhancement for committing fraud “in relation to a national emergency 🚨 . However not every misuse of pandemic funds qualifies and the only relevant case was from the Fourth Circuit which has only ruled on EIDL loans to date.
Judge Jackson declined to apply the enhancement setting the path for an 18 month probationary sentence.
D.C. is also home to a world-class 🇪🇹 food scene. on U Street serves the 💣 , a spicy 🍗 stew with and . Music legend was born and raised in Washington, D.C., and began singing in ⛪️choirs in the city’s neighborhood before joining the Moonglows and later . In a tragic set of events, his father shot and killed him awas prosecuted in Los Angeles , where he pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter in 1984 and
sentenced to a six-year suspended prison term and five years of probation, citing his age (70) and frail health.

10/10/2025

Bruce Springsteen’s “Chapter and Verse” reminds us that every story is more than the headlines — it’s the moments in between that define who we are. The same is true in state and federal court, where a defendant is never just a docket number or a name on an indictment but a person whose life has context, struggle, and meaning. A well-written mitigation memorandum brings those chapters to light, weaving together letters, records, and expert evaluations that reveal the human being behind the case — the trauma endured, the progress made, and the work toward change. When defense attorneys collaborate with psychologists and social workers, the result is a narrative that gives the Court what the statutes and sentencing guidelines cannot: the verse that explains the chapter. In the end, mitigation is about perspective — reminding everyone in the courtroom that justice is not just about what happened, but about who it happened to.

10/10/2025

, , meaning “Children of the Sun,” takes its name from the Spokane Tribe and reflects a legacy of resilience, creativity, and community. It’s also believed to be the birthplace of , founded by Spokane resident Sonora Smart Dodd to honor her father, William Jackson Smart, a veteran and single parent who raised 6️⃣ children after his wife’s death. Over the years, downtown Spokane has transformed as historic red-brick warehouses 🧱became restaurants, galleries, and hot spots, with the Steam Plant Restaurant standing out as a must-visit for its garlic fries 🍟 and huckleberry pie 🥧 — two local staples that capture the flavor of the Pacific Northwest. Yet beneath the city’s revitalization lies a deeper challenge: as overdose deaths decline across much of the country, Spokane County continues to see a troubling rise in opioid fatalities. Bing Crosby’s childhood home still stands on the campus as the “Crosby Alumni House,” honoring one of the city’s most enduring cultural icons. This week, I had the privilege of litigating before Judge Rebecca L. Pennell, a former who truly understands the interplay of the 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a) factors and the meaning of redemption. My client was granted probation — a reminder that justice, like this city, is at its best when it allows for second chances.

23/06/2025

White Ghost by Japanese artist was originally exhibited on Park Avenue in NYC in 2010 before finding a permanent home in , St. Louis. The urban park sits just steps from the Thomas F. Eagleton United States Courthouse, one of the largest federal courthouses in the U.S.—standing 29 stories tall and covering over 1 million square feet. 🏛️
I was here for the Faith Walk Ministry case which involves parishioners and others of obtaining over $1.2 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) from their location in Paris, Missouri.

St. Louis’s legal history is as significant as its cultural landmarks. The 2014 shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, a St. Louis suburb, sparked national outrage and extensive federal litigation centered here. Although Officer Darren Wilson was not federally prosecuted following a DOJ civil rights investigation, the DOJ exposed systemic racial bias and constitutional violations within the Ferguson Police Department. This led to a landmark federal consent decree mandating reforms, underscoring how the St. Louis federal courthouse became a pivotal venue for both individual accountability and broader civil rights enforcement. ⚖️✊

Fried ravioli was born by accident in the 1940s at Mama Campisi’s (formerly Oldani’s) or Charlie Gitto’s, two iconic restaurants on St. Louis’s Italian neighborhood, The Hill. A chef accidentally dropped ravioli into hot oil instead of boiling water—and instead of tossing it out, served it. The crispy, golden appetizer, usually filled with beef or cheese and served with marinara and Parmesan, became an instant hit and a St. Louis classic. 🍽️✨

In Meet Me in St. Louis, Judy Garland’s character faces the bittersweet choice of leaving her beloved hometown for New York City—a storyline that echoes the real-life tension many feel between Midwestern roots and the allure of the big city, like a role reversal of Sweethome Alabama with ReeseWitherspoon. 🎥🎶

06/06/2025

Attorney Jeremy Feigenbaum of Spodek Law Group P.C., representing the family of Francisco Guzman Parra:

“In that one moment where they effectively weighed their careers to be more important than Francisco’s life, they played the role of judge, jury and executioner"

The crash and flames killed Francisco Guzman Parra, 31, following a police vehicle pursuit from The Bronx to Upper Manhattan.

16/05/2025

Attorney Todd Spodek Discusses the P. Diddy Trial with Morning Answer Chicago:

Todd Spodek, criminal defense attorney who represented Anna Sorokin, offers his advice to Diddy’s Defense Team