Founder - principal Attorney
Ania DeJoy
Ania understands that facing a federal investigation is overwhelming and life-altering. She stands by your side to simplify the complex legal process, offering clear guidance and communication through every stage of your case.Â
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As the founder of DeJoy Law, Ania is committed to ensuring that each client receives the time and individual attention that their case deserves. Her practice is built on listening closely, making sure you understand each step, and fighting for you at a time when it matters most.
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Ania is experienced in handling matters in federal court involving large-scale drug trafficking activities, firearms offenses, sex offenses, child pornography and exploitation, violent crimes, money laundering, fraud, and more. Ania has represented clients under investigation by multiple state and federal law enforcement agencies across several jurisdictions.
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Ania focuses her practice on clients in the Eastern District of North Carolina.Â
recognition & involvement
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Criminal Justice Act Panel Member (Eastern District of North Carolina) - 2023 - 2026
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SuperLawyers Rising Stars, selected 2024 - 2026
bar admissions
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North Carolina
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth CircuitÂ
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U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
education & clerkships
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Duke Law School, J.D.
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Duke University, B.A.
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Law Clerk, The Honorable Robert T. Numbers, II, (Eastern District of North Carolina)
Representative Cases
The following previous matters are representative of the types of cases handled by Ania DeJoy. These outcomes are illustrative of our experience; however, past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in future cases.
Drug trafficking conspiracy - recommendation for probation
Client was charged with 3 drug trafficking-related felonies each carrying sentences of up to 20 years.
Outcome: Following extensive negotiations and after identifying critical sentencing-guideline stipulations, we secured dismissal of all 20-year charges. Client pled to a charge carrying a 4-year maximum sentence with a Government recommendation for a probationary sentence.Â
Avoided sentencing exposure for first-degree murder
Client faced 20-year sentence for drug trafficking charges while on federal supervised release for prior federal firearm conviction. Government expressed intent to pursue murder cross-reference based on a pending first-degree murder charge in state court which would have triggered a guideline range of life.
Outcome: Successfully convinced the Government not only to abandon the murder cross-reference but to stipulate that it should not apply and secured several sentencing-related stipulations that resulted in a guideline range of 27 to 33 months at sentencing.Â
federal narcotics trafficking - significant sentence reduction
Client faced guideline range of 262 to 327 months for drug trafficking.Â
Outcome: We developed a comprehensive sentencing memorandum supported by extensive mitigation evidence and Client received sentence of 144 months.
Cocaine & Fentanyl Trafficking - avoided 15-year mandatory minimum sentence
Client faced mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years for drug trafficking activities across multiple states.
Outcome: Client received sentence of 47 months.
methamphetamine, Fentanyl, Heroin, & firearm investigation
Client qualified as a Career Offender and faced 5 separate 10-year mandatory minimum sentences with a guideline range of 360 months to life related to a multi-agency drug-trafficking operation in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Outcome: After securing several sentencing-related concessions that significantly reduced Client's exposure, Client received a below-guideline range sentence of 162 months over the Government's objection.
federal narcotics trafficking - significant sentence reduction
Client faced mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years and guideline range of 210 to 262 months following an ATF and Duplin County Sheriff's Office joint operation.
Outcome: Client received sentence of 72 months.