Robert is an accomplished prosecutor with a distinguished career in both federal and state court. As an Assistant United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, he investigated and prosecuted individuals and conspiracies for violations of a variety of federal laws, including drug trafficking, domestic and international money laundering, mail fraud, wire fraud, firearms, and RICO offenses. Robert oversaw some of the most complex investigations handled by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, including 18 federal Title III wiretap investigations, leading to the arrest and prosecution of more than 90 defendants involved in complex domestic and international conspiracies. Robert successfully tried 11 federal jury trials, each resulting in a favorable verdict for the United States.
Prior to his work as a federal prosecutor, Robert represented the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Assistant District Attorney in Montgomery County for more than five years. Robert has demonstrated exceptional skills in legal proceedings, conducting comprehensive discovery processes, and litigating motions on diverse legal issues. His appellate work includes preparing successful briefs for the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Pennsylvania Superior Court. In 2021, he was honored as the Assistant United States Attorney of the Year for the Northern District of Ohio, reflecting his dedication and excellence in the field.
* Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, not yet admitted to practice in Ohio.