Nationally recognized and respected for innovative and ingenious defense strategies, Allan Ackerman practices almost exclusively in the area of criminal defense, both at the trial and appellate levels. As a trial lawyer, he has successfully defended some of the country's most problematic cases, including major racketeering (RICO), drug and white collar prosecutions. As an appellate advocate, he has successfully briefed and/or argued countless cases before the United States Supreme Court and most federal appellate courts. Deemed an expert on the presentation of federal and state constitutional issues as they relate to an accused, his work is the subject of study in law schools throughout the nation and has been covered by both the local and national media.