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Mark Werksman

“WCA has been an invaluable partner since 2009, guiding my clients through sentencing and prison with practical strategies and firsthand knowledge.“

Criminal Defense Attorney, Former Deputy District Attorney and former Assistant United States Attorney

Benson Varghese

Benson Varghese

“White Collar Advice is a must use service. They help our clients through every crucial step of the judicial process.“

Attorney at Varghese Summersett

“I use WCA for all of my clients, utilizing their mitigation products and support.“

Peter Hardin, Defense Attorney, Former Judge Advocate in the U.S. Marine Corps and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney
Bernard Brody

Bernard Brody

The Only Team I Would Ever Recommend

As a federal defense attorney in Atlanta, I work with professionals facing prison, and they are terrified. That’s when I introduce them to Justin and his team—they eliminate fear and uncertainty with expert guidance. They are the only consultants I trust and recommend.

I worked with WCA during the Varsity Blues case in 2019—they achieved significant results. I’ve continued to refer clients, and they always deliver. Their success in influencing government stakeholders is well documented.

David Rosenfield, Defense Attorney, Former Assistant U.S. Attorney at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey

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Highest recommendation for Justin and his team!

“Our eldest daughter said it best when Justin left the meeting with all of us: “ no matter what happens at the hearing, we now have a plan and I feel that we are not alone”.

Ayesha Khalid

Truly life changing work

White collar advice helped me to greatly reduce my sentence. I was able to properly and effectively advocate for myself to my judge. I was sentenced to 12 months instead of 3 years thanks to white collar advice.

Mark Hillman

Irreplaceable guidance and support

You can have fantastic lawyers truly working hard for you but still not experienced in how to navigate all aspects before and after sentencing. The guidance, support, and real-world experience from Justin and his team are simply not replaceable.

Andrew Park

I wanted to fix the broken window

I faced 48–60 months, but the judge said, ‘I’m going to do something unusual.’ I got probation and 21 days in jail. That wasn’t luck—I built my record, proved my growth, and contributed to Prison Professors to show I was part of the solution

David Moulder

If your lawyer won’t hire them - fire your lawyer

If your lawyer won’t hire them, fire your lawyer. Justin and the White Collar Advice team guided me through every step, focusing on what mattered—getting me home sooner. I served 10.5 months on a 37-month sentence because of their advice. Call them early.

Branden Coluccio

I want to express my deepest gratitude…

What could have been the worst-case scenario became the best possible outcome. My son faced serious jail time, but with WCA’s leadership, we took immediate action. Through hard work, we proved this was a one-time, foolish mistake—completely out of character for him.

Mike Kestler

White Collar Advice Helped Me Avoid Prison

My attorney referred me to White Collar Advice, and she was 100% right. Their knowledge, care, and trustworthiness guided me to the best possible outcome—no prison, just three years of probation. If you’re facing prison time, you need this team on your side.

Gary Hansen

Fantastic Experience!

The team was responsive, efficient, and tailored their guidance to my case, complementing my legal team. Forrest, Brad and Justin were outstanding—always available and understanding. Their support eased my stress through the pre- and post-sentencing process.

Stanley Kaplan

Time doesn't stand still. Nor should we.

The plan I built with WCA helped me serve 17 months on a 51-month sentence—Judge called my efforts “extraordinary” and took 11 months off, plus 12 months in the halfway house. WCA helped me prove I was a candidate for leniency—not by asking, but by showing.

Tracii Hutsona

5-stars, because I couldn't go higher

The government was asking for 57–71 months, and I was sentenced to 15. They are so much more than “prison consultants”—more like disaster specialists, therapists, and friends. I am forever grateful.

Kent Courtheyn

Amazing support in EU to US Extradition case

White Collar Advice helped me fight extradition from the EU to the U.S. due to serious medical conditions. Carole’s detailed medical affidavit played a key role in my case. Their professionalism, fair pricing, and timely delivery make them my top recommendation.

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Prepare offers 28 essential chapters to navigate a government investigation, focusing on strategic responses, mitigation, and long-term success. Gain insights from real-world cases and expert advice to minimize prison time and thrive after prison. Start reading now!

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We only ask you to do what we’ve done ourselves. Our team helps you prepare for prison, succeed during your term, and build a record proving you’re a candidate for early release and greater freedom after prison.

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Don’t just watch our videos—immediately implement our ideas and strategies. Learn from Federal Judges, Wardens, Probation Officers, and our YouTube content.

1. I transferred the title of my home to someone else. When I found out I was under investigation, I panicked. I moved the title out of my name, thinking it would protect me. Later, I moved it back—but by then it didn’t matter. It looked shady. It made the government think I was hiding assets. I wasn’t, but that didn’t matter. It gave them a reason to dig deeper and trust me less. 2. I lied to my lawyers. I wasn’t honest about everything. Out of fear or shame—probably both—I held stuff back. I thought if they didn’t know the worst, maybe it wouldn’t hurt me. All I did was make it harder for them to defend me. Instead of getting ahead of the problems, they were blindsided by them. I lost credibility with the very people who were trying to help me. 3. I lied to the government. I thought I could spin it. I tried to control the story instead of just owning it. All that did was drag the case out longer, knock me out of the running for certain benefits, and almost cost me my plea deal. I wasn’t fooling anybody. I just made a hard situation even harder. 4. I wasn’t engaged in my own case. I treated it like it was happening to me, not something I needed to lead. I figured my lawyer would just "handle it" and maybe, if I stayed quiet enough, I’d avoid prison. I was passive when I should’ve been aggressive. That indifference closed doors I’ll never get back. 5. I didn’t live with dignity. Instead of facing what I’d done, I spent most of my time beating myself up. I isolated. I let shame take over. I didn’t show up for my family, my friends, or myself. And when sentencing came around, that lack of action was obvious. I wasn’t building anything. I was hiding. 6. I assumed I’d go back to selling real estate. I never thought about a backup plan. I just assumed I’d finish my sentence and slide right back into real estate. I didn’t realize a felony would cost me my license—and how hard rebuilding would actually be. I wasted time I could’ve spent learning, planning, and figuring out what else I could do. 7. I didn’t document a thing. I didn’t journal. I didn’t write a personal narrative. I didn’t build any record of what I was learning or how I was changing. I thought just getting through it would be enough. It’s not. Judges, case managers, future employers—they all want to see the work. And when the time came, I had nothing to show. Just empty words. Thank you for joining our community. Justin Want to PREPARE for and THRIVE AFTER a government investigation? Go Here: https://www.whitecollaradvice.com/complimentary-consultation-call/ If you're new to our channel, my name is Justin Paperny. I'm the co-founder of White Collar Advice, along with my business partner, Michael Santos. Our team helps individuals and families navigate government investigations, sentencing, and life after prison. White Collar Advice has guided thousands through this process. Our nonprofit, Prison Professors Charitable Corporation, influences millions of people a year in prisons and jails through our courses, including Preparing for Success After Prison, a First Step Act-approved program in the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Our team is authentic. We will never ask you to do anything we haven't done ourselves and continue to do. Since I lead WCA, our consumer division, let me share more about my journey: 22 years old (1997): Graduated from USC. Took a job as a stockbroker at Merrill Lynch. 25: Accepted an offer to join Bear Stearns in Century City. 26: Accepted a million-dollar bonus from UBS, a competing firm in Century City. 30: Became the target of a federal investigation. 32: Pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit securities fraud. 33: Sentenced by Judge Stephen Wilson to 18 months in federal prison. 33: Surrendered to Taft Federal Prison Camp. Wrote Lessons From Prison and launched WCA with help from Michael Santos. 34: Released from federal prison to three years of supervision. 35: Began traveling the country, speaking about ethics and white-collar crime. Accepted an invitation to speak at The FBI Academy in Quantico. Wrote Ethics in Motion. 37: Complete three years of supervised release. 39: Married, with a young family. Decided to turn away from a lucrative speaking career and go all-in on White Collar Advice. Launched the WCA YouTube channel. Today: Thousands of successful outcomes. White Collar Advice sponsors Prison Professors Charitable Corporation (donating at least $100K a year). We still never ask anyone to do something we haven't done and still do. Here’s the thing: I know you want the shortest sentence and earliest release from prison—that's a given. But to truly overcome the collateral consequences of a conviction, you have to think bigger: you must begin creating a new record. My only regret is not starting sooner. Thank you for joining our community. —Justin Paperny
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