White Collar Advice Reviews 

It’s far from over but Sam and Brad kept me from tipping over the edge……. Thus far

Sam and Larry helped me though uncertain period in my life. They walked me though step by step how to work with my attorney. I ended up getting a probation instead of years of prison time. All the letters and preparing for the case was valuable tools and contributing factor. Also, Sam helping me with all the questions which helped me guide though unknown and scary time period of my life. Please do watch all their videos and study and put effort to your case. At the end you will be glad you did. The team did wonderful job and im glad I contacted them and worked with them. Thank you! Thank you! And now, I can get my life back on track.

I had a great experience with White Collar Advisors. I believe their guidance was responsible for my receiving a sentence that was only 25% of what the prosecution was requesting. Their help with writing a compelling personal narrative and the assistance they provided individuals who were willing to write character references made all the difference. I followed their formula when I wrote my personal allocution. I believe they focus on the important items that help get a favorable outcome. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Mike Slater

Hi =) Though my November 2021 sentencing was repeatedly postponed, I was finally sentenced on 3/3/2022. Though my attorney had submitted his document (including my written narrative & character letters) on my behalf requesting 48 months, when I walked into the courthouse I had prepared myself as best as I could to be sentenced to up to 97 months based on the presentencing report. Minutes before my sentencing hearing began my attorney let me know that some kind of 'sealed motion' had been filed based on information provided during my proffer, and the prosecution has recommended a 15% reduction to my sentence; my attorney quickly mentioned something about 85 months. The sentencing hearing itself was horrible/brutal - which apparently is the job of the prosecution & the judge =\ However, when I was provided the opportunity to speak, I read 'my' statement. After that, the judge did say a couple of things that I took as being as 'kind' as they possibly could be coming from him - and he sentenced me to 70 months. Though I thought I would be so nervous & out-of-it that I wouldn't really know what was going on, I was amazingly & surprisingly completely 'present'. I was most surprised to find that the entire sentencing was only 20 minutes, because I would have sworn I was standing for at least a couple of hours. But I was pleasantly surprised feeling like I had 'prepared' myself as much as I could, which allowed me to be as present as I was.)

I had already requested that my attorney ask that I be able to self-surrender to Dublin in three months, and that he reiterate the RDAP recommendation from the presentencing report. The prosecution asked that I self-surrender in two months. The judge ended my hearing my recommending that I participate in RDAP and that I self-surrender in 2.5 months to Dublin. I received confirmation that I am to report to Dublin Camp on 5/18/2022. Today is my 47th birthday, in 4 days I will be in Dublin, and on 5/24/2022 I will miss celebrating my 25th wedding anniversary with my beloved hubby =*(

Prior to sentencing I had already done multiple calculations with my family and we talked to the attorney immediately after the hearing. Given the 15% credits, my planning to take full advantage of the Second Chance Act and participate in RDAP - I am hoping with everything that I am back home to my family within a couple of years. =*)

Of course I was in shock for awhile... and still am... but I am continuing to stay as positive as I possibly can, and I do 100% intend to do everything that I can to remain this way while incarcerated.

I have wanted to thank you personally for all of the assistance that you provided with the narrative, my allocution & just so very much helpful information & support over the last 11 months. Without your help with the documents, I would never have had the confidence that I've had since last summer. And I needed the confidence not only for myself, but for my daughters (& family). Nothing I write or say could possibly thank you & the organization enough. Though I don't have any idea really what my life will look like over the next few years, in my head and my heart I keep believing that I am going to come out 'better' & stronger than I was. There have been many times over the past year when a realization has kind of 'hit' feeling like I looked a huge fear right in the face and survived; and I have most definitely already made changes to how I live & who I've surrounded myself with. This complete change to my perspective of this entire process & of my future occurred last summer after I found your organization's website - and I've been needing to write this THANK YOU since my emotions have finally calmed a lot since the sentencing. Though of course there is a fear of prison & especially being away from my family for the first time in my life, more determination to remain positive & committed to improvement has slowly been replacing the fear. What I found on your websites gave me hope that I didn't have before, and I continue to comb through them on a daily basis for anything that can even remotely help me and/or my family.

If there is any way at all that I would be able to assist with the organizations' efforts over the next couple of years (or longer!), I would be completely thrilled at any prospect. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you AGAIN =*)
- Schenelle

Teamwork is located HERE at White Collar Advice. Recently, I hired their team to assist my legal defense and was facing 20 years. With combined focused teamwork, I was recently sentenced to 3 years, with continued action to reduce my time away from family even today. I cannot speak highly enough of the family at White Collar Advice. They have been in your shoes and know how to utilize all the tools in the system to ensure the lowest sentence.

The professionals at White Collar Advice were an answered prayer. During the darkest time of my life, Justin and his team provided guidance that will help me get home to my family much sooner that I anticipated. They worked well with my attorney, and helped educate him on programs that he didn't even know were available. The team helped me prepare my Personal Narrative, Character Letters, and advised me on the placement of the RDAP program. CD

I’m surrendering in two hours to serve a 67 month sentence—but I’m sure I’ll serve only 18-24 months with the early release plan I have with Sam and the White Collar Advice team.

In regards to my sentence of 67 months, I was looking at 20 yrs and the Feds asking for 10yrs. Thanks to Sam, Brad, Larry, Justin and White Collar Advice, I was well prepared for the pre-sentence report interview and I had a beautiful well crafted narrative. I also had the perfect impact letters from friends and family and statement at sentencing—which the judge knew I was remorseful and a changed man already. There truly are no words that can do justice to the immense value I received and will continue to receive from the team.

I didn’t have the money when I first spoke to Sam. But where there’s a will there’s a way. I came up with the money through unwavering faith and determination and it was the best investment of my life. Can you really put a price tag on years of your life? I have 3 beautiful girls and their daddy will be home in a blip to see them.

I highly recommend Sam and the team at White Collar Advice. There’s nothing to think about. It’s your life, make it happen! God bless

I am an attorney in Atlanta who handles very serious criminal cases in federal court. My clients are professionals and come from good backgrounds and they are absolutely terrified of the idea of going to federal prison. That is when I introduce them to Justin Paperny! Right from the outset, Justin makes an immediate difference in our client's life. He takes out the guesswork, the anxiety, the fears of the unknown, and all of the other negative emotions and turns the client's attention to the positive. Justin is down to earth, totally relatable, and most importantly, he is so knowledgeable of the federal prison system. He has truly dedicated his life to this and it shows! Justin Paperny is the only prison consultant I would ever recommend!

As I laid awake in the middle of the night eating Oreo cookies, facing the unknown of going to federal prison, I stumbled upon Justin. I watched every video, and absorbed every word. I downloaded the free book. Finally, I made the call. Justin’s advice resonated with me because he is a former college athlete as am I. He introduced to me the idea of preparing, and having a purpose while in prison. My time in prison was purposeful and useful. Prison is an extremely difficult place where preparation is key, and I feel like I am better off now than I was before I entered prison. Having a plan, anticipating pitfalls, developing a reach back capability, understanding there is life after prison, and understanding the impact prison has on the family dynamic. I appreciate the value Justin and Michael contributed to my preparation.

Wow. I came across this site when researching about my federal case. I was feeling defeated, depressed, and hopeless. Sam, Larry and the rest of the team have been nothing short of amazing. They answered all of my questions and quickly helped me come up with a plan for my case. I don't know where I would be without their help.

Now, if I could get my attorney to pull his head out of his ass and execute this, I would be all set.

Justin Paperny is a man who has very valuable life experience and excellent insight, and he goes out of his way to share it with those going through the criminal justice system, and others so they may never have to experience the criminal justice system in the first place. He wants people to learn from him and avoid making some of the same mistakes he made. Justin cares deeply for the health and well-being of all of his clients, and it shows through in all of his writings, videos, and conversations. If everyone listened and heeded his advice, almost every aspect of the justice system would work out better for all involved. From his very first lesson of "Stop making things worse," through his next steps of "Seek good counsel," and "Be honest with yourself and your lawyer and really accept responsibility for what you did," and continuing all the way through sentencing and beyond, his wisdom and advice are absolutely practical, no-nonsense, and very productive. His focus on accepting your reality for what it is, only trying to control the things that are within your control, and always working to make things better, both now and in the years ahead, will help guide you and keep you on track throughout the entire process.

I began working with Justin Paperny and the WhiteCollarAdvice.com team at the end of 2020. I was already 2yrs into the “Federal Indictment Process” as my office was raided by the FBI December 2018 and I entered my plea agreement December 2019. By December 2020, I had already watched a number of videos and read several articles by Justin and his team. I had even obtained some of their free resources.

I was so impressed by the positivity and encouragement contained in these materials I scheduled a call with Justin. I can still vividly remember at the conclusion of that call my wife and I looked at each other with renewed enthusiasm and hope that we had not felt in quite some time.

Justin and Brad Rouse immediately began working with me to achieve the best possible outcome. Justin and Brad focused me and my energies on the day I will be released from prison and making sure I am able to succeed after this difficult time of my life. They continuously let me know that this is only a slice of my life and will not define what happens to me or my family. They were supportive and encouraging and also very very honest about what to expect through the process.

The WhiteCollarAdvice.com team assisted me in preparing a powerful personal narrative and genuine and specific character reference letters. The team helped me prepare for my probation interview and provided feedback to my Pre-Sentencing Report. I continued my employment and my volunteering activities and remained active in the community while supporting my wife and kids.

At my sentencing hearing I can assure you I received the best possible outcome as a result of the work I put in with Justin, Brad and the team. The judge was absolutely able to see me as an individual deserving of compassion and even referenced several comments from my personal narrative and my various character reference letters.

Upon telling Justin about my sentencing outcome . . . he instantly responded, “we must prepare you for early release”. I have less than 90 days before I surrender to the BOP and I expect to use much of my time working with WhiteCollarAdvice.com to ensure I am back home with my family as soon as possible.

Do yourself and your family a huge favor . . . work with Justin and his team and approach this process with enthusiasm and hope. You will not regret it.

In the darkest moment of an otherwise pristine life, Sam, Justin and the entire white collar advice team were not only there to guide me through the legal process, but to put me at ease that eventually, I would get through this. If you have the money, there’s no better investment you can make when going through an indictment. If your lawyer won’t hire them, fire your lawyer. Lawyers dont always focus on the most important things in a case, like getting you home to your family as early as possible. That’s all these guys do. I did 10.5 months on a 37 month sentence because of their guidance. They will also help guide you towards a path that will allow you to turn this experience into a productive time in your life. The only mistake I made was not calling them sooner. The earlier you get them involved the more they can do to help. If I could give them ten stars I would.

I am pleased to write this review of Justin Paperny and his team at White Collar Advice. Justin and his team helped ensure I had a positive outcome at my sentencing—that sentencing ensured I avoid going to federal prison.

During these past, long, 3 1/2 years since I plead guilty to antitrust violations, I have spent numerous hours reading and watching content provided by Justin and his team at WhiteCollarAdvice.com. The key was not just looking at the information, but taking the time to work with Justin and his team to implement the advice.

There were so many lessons in there that helped me do the things necessary that brought me to the end result which ended up being home confinement & community service Vs the potential of one - two years in prison that I was expecting and fully believe the judge was prepared to hand down when the hearing started.

Especially helpful was the personal narrative that Justin, Brad Rouse and the rest of his team helped me write. Securing strong personal letters from family, colleagues and friends (just enough, but not too many) also helped. And finally, having a heart-felt personal statement that I gave during the sentencing hearing that focused on my crime, my remorse, and my desire to what I could to try and make amends Vs trying to place blame on others. The judge definitely stated that he believed what I was saying in that statement.

Again, I would like to thank Justin and his team at White Collar Advice. Please let me know if there's ever anything I can do to help support your great group in the future.

Steve Hodge

If you are reading this it is probably because you are now involved in the criminal process for white collar crime, or you have a family member that is. You are having feelings of regret, shame, guilt, anger and you are scared. You have a criminal attorney who you have retained but you still feel lost. You need to know more information about what lies ahead for you – and your lawyer is not all that helpful (and come with a hefty hourly rate). You research on the internet – but what is really true? Does it apply to you? This is how I was feeling. But early on in my case I received an envelope in the mail – a marketing piece explaining how White Collar Advice could help me. I thought about it for a few weeks and even asked my attorney about hiring a firm like them. He told me not to and that I would not need such a thing because he would do the same things they could. I disagreed with him and reached out to the White Collar Advice team. I had a call from Sam Mangel within an hour. We talked for about 30 minutes and when I hung up the phone, I felt a feeling of relief. It’s not that Sam promised that all would be fine (he did not) – but he laid out my new reality for me in easy-to-understand words – not the lawyer lingo. I understood more from Sam in 30 minutes than I had from my lawyer after several meetings and phone calls.
I have continued to work with Sam, Michael, Larry and others on the team for almost two years now. They helped me write my narrative, helped me with my character letters, helped me with my statement I read at sentencing and will continue to help me even after I am incarcerated. They plan, they organize, they make sure everything gets done – things I would not have even known about. For example, the Friday afternoon before my sentencing on Monday my attorney reached out to me and mentioned that if I wanted to I could read a statement to the Judge at sentencing. Could? Of course, I would! But to give me this information with two days to write it?? Thank God for Sam and the team – thanks to them I already had my statement written and in hand two weeks prior to my sentencing date.
As you can see, I cannot say enough about the entire team at White Collar Advice. Every single person you will speak to or have contact with has been through this process. They know what you are feeling – they have been in your shoes. As a female I had specific questions on a call one day with Sam. He got off our call and then set up a call for me to talk to another female who had recently been released from prison. I was able to talk with her and she answered my questions about the reality of being behind bars. This was so helpful! Do not put your head in the sand and feel sorry for yourself – it does not work. We have made mistakes – but we are still good people. We are in this situation because we made bad choices. This is your opportunity to start making better choices. Hire White Collar Advice. This will be the best money you will ever spend – I truly do believe that. Please do not rely on your attorney to keep you informed of this process – they have not been through it and you are just another client to them. If you want the best possible outcome you need to contact White Collar Advice immediately – start taking the steps you need to make things right.

I’d like to begin by saying what an invaluable resource Justin and his team at White Collar Advise have been to me.

After being served with a target letter by the federal government, I was in such a fog as to what was actually happening to me and how my life would dramatically change.

I was completely ignorant of the seriousness of my situation and the impact it would have on my family and everyone I cared about.

After consulting with some attorneys, I slowly realized the trouble I was potentially in. I was being investigated for money laundering by using crypto currency instruments.

I was genuinely overwhelmed by the lack of knowledge by some of the lawyers I initially hired. Through several months of research I discovered Justine and his team on many YouTube videos. The amount of free education that his company provides through his videos is incredible. I watched hours until I really got a solid grasp of what was happening to me and what to expect.

After spending money on a few attorneys and not getting a lot of the answers I needed, I reached out to Justin and began my journey of bringing my life back on track.

Justin and his team have decades of experience in dealing with all facets of the justice system. I want to not only thank Justin but other key members of his great team. Michael Santos , Brad Rouse and Sam all worked together ensure that I was well informed and overall prepared for the process I was about to go through. They genuinely care And will give you honest answers and advice based on many clients they currently have.

From the beginning of my ordeal to the time when I had to face a judge in court, Justin and his team were there with help and advise whenever I needed them

In the end, after I took a plea deal, my guideline range put me at a potential sentence of 52 to 72 months in custody

I sincerely believe that because of the dedicated work and knowledge that Justine’s team brought fourth that I was sentenced to only 36 months. And because of the work they did and the knowledge they gave me I plan to enroll in the RDAP program and potentially be released within 12 months after surrendering myself

The piece of mind that’s comes with working with a team that know the Ins and outs of the justice system helped me get through this ordeal in many ways.

I am within days of surrendering to federal prison and I go in with the support of Justin and his team even now.

Their support will continue by consulting me about what I need to know through the whole process of being in custody. Teaching me what I need to focus on and assisting me in any way they can to make my detention as short as possible.

I cannot express how grateful and relieved I am to have their support.

My main advice is to not go at this alone and to seek professionals like Justine and his team to help on all facets of the Justice System and all it entails.

If your in need of consulting and find yourself not understanding or needing answers to your situation with the federal government, I cannot recommend Justin and his team enough

I have worked for several years with Justin and his team at White Collar Advice. They are truly experts in the fields of white collar and prison consulting advice. I have referred several of my white collar clients to Justin and he has always done an exceptional job for them. I highly recommend Justin and White Collar Advice. David Rosenfield

Being charged with a white collar crime at the federal level is life changing. As soon as you receive a letter or are in fact indicted, your life becomes more stressful than it ever has been because everything is now unknown.

Speaking firsthand, Sam, Larry and Mike were our saving grace throughout this terrible experience. Had we not hired this team, we would have been very lost and most likely not arrived at the positive outcomes we have received.

We hired a reputable federal criminal defense attorney and were left dumbfounded at the lack of information shared with us. We were treated with little to no respect, having to force information to be shared and explained to us. Never had we thought an attorney would act in this manner.

We first spoke with Sam, who instantly put us at ease. From day one he answered every question and addressed every concern we had, sharing his valuable insight. Larry stepped in to help me with my narrative and character reference letters which the judge found to be extremely well written. These helped explain my background and aberrant behavior related to my crime. Additionally, Mike has provided invaluable information on how to navigate my journey. He always makes himself available and has his finger on the pulse of the ever-changing processes and procedures related to the BOP.

If you are considering partnering with this team, don’t hesitate - get the help and support you need from their first-hand experiences. The sooner you start working with them, the sooner you will have more clarity and some peace of mind.

White Collar Advice was helpful in many ways. Their knowledgeable experts promptly responded to all of my inquiries. They understand the process and provide many services unique to their client’s needs. I am fortunate to have them on my side.

I met Justin Paperny in November 2019 when he was a guest speaker for a luncheon hosted by the Washington State Society of CPAs. He shared his book Ethics in Motion and talked about his journey of poor ethical choices that led to federal sentencing.

I teach accounting at Whitworth University, and it became clear at that time that his lessons would be valuable for my own students to hear. Since then, Justin and his clients visit my classes two to three times each semester via Zoom to share their personal stories, and students have the chance to interact with them personally. This has been an invaluable partnership with White Collar Advice that enhances the delivery of ethics education, leaving a lasting impression on students about how they too can be vulnerable to making wrong choices that could impact their future career.