If your case involves any of the indicators of federal jurisdiction (FBI contact, federal grand jury subpoena, IRS Criminal Investigation involvement, SEC enforcement, U.S. Attorney correspondence), yes. Federal court has different rules of procedure, different evidentiary standards, and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. A defense lawyer who only practices in state court is at a meaningful disadvantage. Bank & Munns handles white collar cases in both Rhode Island Superior Court and the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island.
