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Posted by LW on AVVO| November 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Skilled, Knowledgeable Federal Crime Lawyer
I retained Attorney Lawrence Arnkoff to assist with a federal supervised release matter, specifically seeking early termination. From the outset, his professionalism and expertise were evident. He maintained excellent communication throughout the process, ensuring I understood every step and felt informed at all times. Attorney Arnkoff’s extensive experience—over a decade in criminal defense and federal law—was clear in his strategic approach. He navigated the complexities of my case with confidence and precision, leveraging his knowledge to achieve the best possible outcome. Thanks to his proactive efforts and credibility, my motion to terminate supervised release was granted within one week of filing—far exceeding my expectations. I highly recommend Attorney Arnkoff to anyone facing serious federal charges. He is skilled, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to his clients’ success.
Posted by Jason on AVVO| August 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Superb
I was close to the expiration of my federal probation when the government filed a violation petition claiming I had violated several of the terms and conditions of my probation including being arrested on a state charge. Larry was assigned to my federal case from a select group of experienced private attorneys. It took a few months but Larry called me this morning with the good news that my motion to dismiss was granted and my probation was successfully terminated. Now I can move on with my life. From the outset Larry took complete control and communicated with me regularly. He knows the federal legal system and after speaking with him briefly you can tell how experienced he is. I would highly recommend him to anyone facing criminal problems in federal court.
Posted by RBT on AVVO| August 7, 2025 |
Good federal attorney
I probably was not taking my supervised release serious enough. My federal probation officer is one tough lady and I underestimated her ability to send me back to prison. She filed a violation petition against me and fortunately for me Larry agreed to represent me. Larry knows everyone at the federal courthouse including my probation officer, the assistant U.S. Attorney, and the Judge in my case. He is extremely experienced and confident. He assured me he could resolve the matter without my having to be incarcerated and he was right. He negotiated a simple modification of conditions that the Judge accepted and now I am back on track, hoping for early termination in the near future. Larry returned all of my calls timely, kept me up to date as to what was going on and pushed me to focus on doing the right things. I couldn’t be more grateful. I would recommend him to anyone having problems in federal court. RBT
Posted on AVVO by Nicole | June 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Dedicated and Meticulous
I came to Larry stressed and unsure after some recent trouble I had gotten myself into. From day one he explained to me everything clearly and in laymen terms. My experience with Larry was nothing short of outstanding. He handled my case with professionalism and care. He’s also an excellent negotiator, and at the end I was happy with the final results. I highly recommend Larry if you should ever find yourself on the other side of the law. Larry’s legal expertise in federal law and ability to communicate effectively made a world of difference in my case.
Posted by Kevin | May 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Larry represented me on a supervised release violation. I could have never asked for a better lawyer. He was very understanding of the issues I had going on in my life and got me the help I much needed. He always kept in contact with me then and even after my case was settled. I am very grateful to have Larry represent me and thanks again for helping me get my life back together.
Posted by Charles H | February 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney
2 YEAR REPRESENTATION=NO COMPLAINTS
Mr. Arnkoff fought above and beyond his due diligence in many circumstances that arose during my over 2 year case. He genuinely cares about his clients and will engage with them the whole process, MOST of the time in cases like mine HE GETS THE RESULTS YOU WANT/DESERVE. My overall experience was more assuring than any attorneys I have used previous. I can not thank him enough for allowing me the path to excel into the next stage of my life. Thank you.
5.0 stars AVVO/ November 23,2024
Posted by AL
My husband hired Mr. Arnkoff several years ago to represent him in a federal cybercrime case. We had first hired another, inexperienced lawyer who claimed to have federal defense experience, but ended up admitting our case was way over his head and referred us to Larry. We are so grateful that he did. Mr. Arnkoff is a true professional. He was always willing to answer our numerous questions and calls, patiently explaining everything in a way that we were able to understand. His experience and relationship with the federal court community were a true asset. Larry was able to negotiate with the Assistant U.S. Attorney to significantly reduce my husband’s sentencing guidelines and restitution, and eventually a dismissal of the indictment in exchange for a plea to a lesser charge by information. I highly recommend Mr. Arnkoff to anyone that is facing federal charges.
5.0 stars AVVO and Google
Posted by Patricia /August 26, 2024
I worked with Lawrence Arnkoff recently on a federal matter. Mr. Arnkoff was very personable and communicated my options and all contingencies. He protected my rights and livelihood while dealing with multiple federal agencies on multiple areas of concern. Mr. Arnkoff kept me informed and assured me he was invested in my case. The fees resulting from my case were reasonable and the results I received were worth so much more than I paid. I highly recommend Mr. Arnkoff and would entrust him implicitly with any legal issue.
Capable and respected
5.0 stars AVVO
Posted by Tony Gigliotti
August 19, 2024
Larry defended me in a six-count federal crime. He got my son completely dismissed, and me reduced to one misdemeanor. He has strong relationships with the DOJ, and that was helpful. Larry is honest and to the point. Couldn't be better.
Excellent Criminal Defense Attorney:
Posted by ES | February 1, 2024
| Hired Attorney /5 Stars AVVO
My 16-year-old step-son recently was charged in Rutherford County with very serious crimes. I knew that Larry handled mostly federal cases but I reached out to him for guidance because we have been friends for a long time. My wife and I were out of the country at the time so we were in a bit of panic. Larry and his associate John Webb got right on it reaching out to the police and the district attorney to prevent the case from mushrooming into adult charges. Larry met with the family and gave us confidence he would find a positive resolution. He related well to my stepson, firmly impressing upon him the seriousness of the situation while encouraging him his life would not be denied by this mistake in judgment. Whenever we had questions, Larry made himself available to answer them. As expected, Larry and John negotiated a sweetheart deal where my stepson performs some community service hours in return for a dismissal of all the charges. Upon completion his record gets sealed and he can realize the bright future he deserves. As to the fees, they couldn’t have been more reasonable considering we had two experienced attorneys working for us. I would highly recommend Larry if you are looking for a first-rate criminal defense lawyer.
SHOCKING FBI VISIT
Posted by RRJ | February 2, 2024
| Hired Attorney /5 Stars AVVO
The FBI unexpectedly appeared at my door, which was very frightening. I had no idea why they were there or if I was in any trouble. However, it turned out that my name and one of my financial accounts had surfaced in an FBI investigation. Another attorney, who didn't practice federally, referred me to Larry. As soon as I contacted him, Larry took charge of the situation. He happened to know one of the agents and was able to buy me more time to respond. I never had to meet with the agents myself. I gave Larry the authority to handle everything, and after several months, he was able to negotiate a serious federal matter down to a warning instead of an arrest. Throughout the entire process, I never had any difficulty communicating with Larry. He is confident, knowledgeable, and obtained a great result for me. Moreover, his fee was very reasonable. I would highly recommend him to anyone with criminal problems, particularly federal ones.
PPP Fraud Case
Posted by Shawn | March 7, 2024
| Hired Attorney /5 Stars AVVO
I was caught up in a federal investigation for PPP fraud and money laundering as a result of my cutting some corners when applying for the loan. Larry was highly recommended to me during the investigation phase. This was a very serious and complex matter involving over a half million dollars. From the outset Larry was confident he could assist me in achieving a positive outcome of the case. He spared me from having to be arrested by the Marshal service in front of my family. Then for almost three years he guided me through the case and negotiated a great plea agreement with the government. He knows all of the prosecutors and judges and they all have great respect for him. Every time we appeared before a judge, I always felt comfortable with Larry standing there next to me. He fought hard for me. At times when I was frustrated about how long the case was taking, he would call me and make sure my focus remained positive. Going into the sentencing hearing we didn’t know if the judge was going to sentence me to prison. Larry’s presentation at sentencing was awesome. He was very prepared. The result was a 90-day sentence with 1 year of supervised release. Rather than receive a lengthy prison sentence Larry convinced the Judge to give me an extremely reasonable sentence that won’t destroy my ability to work or take care of my family. I consider Larry a friend now and I am indebted to him for how hard he fought for me. I recommend him to anyone facing federal criminal problems.
Outstanding Attorney
Posted by SF and AF | April 22, 2024
5 Stars AVVO
We found Larry Arnkoff to be a very competent, knowledgeable, personable and someone with high integrity. We were referred to Larry because of his expertise in federal matters. From the outset Larry kept us well informed and immediately knew of individuals who could help resolve our situation. He was also excellent at helping us keep things in perspective when the situation seemed overwhelming. Our federal matter was resolved much quicker than we had anticipated with a very positive result. Larry's fee was very reasonable.
Larry Arnkoff is a creative legal thinker.
Posted by Dr. A.W. MD, PhD /October 5, 2022/Update August 2024
Larry Arnkoff was assigned to my case by the Chief Judge after another attorney abandoned me while I was appealing my case to the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. I am hoping to set aside my guilty plea and conviction. He has revived my case and placed it back on solid legal footing. Larry is a creative thinker. My case is a difficult one and he is thinking out of the box to help me find a favorable resolution. He is well respected by the U.S. Attorney's Office and that benefits me as his client. Larry is truly a gentleman and a scholar. Thank you, Larry, for your efforts and interest in my case.
Dr. A.W. MD, PhD
Update: I lost my medical license and went to prison prior to meeting Larry. He has recently assisted me in getting my medical license back, something I thought would be impossible.
Great Lawyer
5.0 stars AVVO
Posted by AJ
October 15, 2022
Mr. Arnkoff represented me on serious federal cybercrime charges. This was the first time I had ever faced anything like this and from the beginning I was extremely nervous about possibly being sentenced to prison. Mr. Arnkoff went above and beyond, making it a point to communicate with me often and ease any anxiety or doubt I had about my upcoming charges. He is extremely well respected by the judges and others in the system. His knowledge and confidence helped make the process very smooth and got me the best results I could have asked for, a probationary sentence. I now have high hopes for the future. I would highly recommend Mr. Arnkoff
5.0 stars
Posted by Steve at AVVO
December 23, 2021
Excellent Federal Criminal Attorney:
Larry was referred to me by an attorney who did not practice in federal court. At the time I was concerned that an ATF investigation might lead to criminal charges so I really needed an experienced federal criminal lawyer to help advise me. I had never been in trouble before so I was very concerned how things might turn out. For more than a year Larry helped guide me through the investigatory phase. He assured me that he could find a positive resolution despite the seriousness of the matter. He used a proactive approach to push towards that positive resolution. His experience and credibility with the U.S. Attorney’s Office allowed him to negotiate a settlement for me that resulted in a probationary sentence of one year. He always kept me advised of the status of the case and was generous with his time. When he told me something, it happened. He told me I could appear in court without being arrested. He told me I could remain on pre-trial release while the case was pending. He told me he could work out an agreed sentence recommendation to probation rather than prison. He made all that happen for me. Whether it was speaking to the Judge or the Assistant U.S. Attorney Larry was always prepared and confident. My case result could have gone in a lot of different directions with a less experienced attorney. Larry made sure that didn’t happen and I credit him for that. I would recommend him to anyone facing serious federal criminal matters.
Posted by AW
August 5, 2021
I would highly recommend Mr. Arnkoff for anyone looking for a criminal defense lawyer. I was being represented by another attorney in Williamson County who advised me the best plea offer I would get would send me to jail , give me a felony conviction, and have me pay over $30,000 in restitution. I was upset and scared so I did some research and found Mr. Arnkoff online. His experience and confidence were apparent at my first meeting with him.He always kept me informed and returned my calls promptly. His fees are fair and he worked with me on a payment schedule. He was able to negotiate a diversion for me with no jail time, no conviction, and less than $500 in restitution.
Posted by Kim AVVO
June 17, 2021
My son was convicted of a very serious drug crime in federal court. Mr.Arnkoff fought hard for him .The government wouldn't file a waiver of the mandatory 10 year sentence he was facing. Mr. Arnkoff always knew the Judge would have given him a lesser sentence if she could have and he was very upset with the government lawyer. My son has now spent almost 5 years in custody. Recently Mr. Arnkoff contacted me about filing a petition for my son's release due to health and Covid.He told me the Judge was no longer bound by the 10 year sentence and she would most likely reduce his sentence. He put everything in motion and brought in his friend Attorney Michael Holley.The Judge agreed with them that my son deserved to be released and he will be returning home in a few weeks. I can't thank Mr.Arnkoff and Mr.Holley enough for their efforts on behalf of my son .
Update: June 2024: Larry filed a petition to have my son's supervision terminated early which the court granted. Everything is over!
Excellent Federal Attorney
Posted by Elaina on AVVO and Google
March 11, 2021
Mr. Arnkoff represented my brother-in-law on federal homicide charges. This was a very emotional case for the community. The penalty was mandatory life in prison and Mr. Arnkoff was able to negotiate a waiver of the mandatory punishment. The Government recommended a sentence of 25 years. After a very lengthy sentencing hearing the Judge leaned heavily towards Mr. Arnkoff’s arguments and imposed a sentence of 13 years. He was extremely prepared and it was obvious the judge had a lot of respect for him. My family would recommend Mr. Arnkoff for anyone in need of a federal criminal defense lawyer. He communicates well. He returns calls promptly. He is very knowledgeable in the law. He gave my brother-in-law and my family hope for the future. He never stopped encouraging my brother-in-law and I suspect he will continue to follow his progress long after the case is over.
Posted by Nicholas on AVVO
February 22, 2021
Mr. Arnkoff represented me on federal drug charges. The case lasted several years but recently he called me with the best news possible- my case had been dismissed. That is rare in federal court. I could have gone to prison and had a felony conviction but he never stopped working towards a dismissal no matter what the government told him. He was available when I had questions and when there was a lull in the case he would call me to bring me up to date. His determination and creativity made this happen for me. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a federal criminal defense attorney.
Posted by CJ on AVVO
Mon Jul 06 2020
From the beginning to end, when the Federal Government started investigating us (5 years to indictment and 5 years to s