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Cary Jacob Citronberg

Cary Jacob Citronberg is the Partner and Founder of Johnson/Citronberg, PLLC in Alexandria, Virginia, where he concentrates on federal and state criminal defense. Licensed in Virginia since 2011, he offers more than 14 years of courtroom experience and a proven record of advocacy. Cary earned his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in 2010 after receiving his B.A. from Northwestern University in 2006. His excellence in practice has been consistently recognized by Super Lawyers—named a Rising Star from 2016 to 2021 and selected to the Super Lawyers list from 2022 through 2025.

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How to Choose the Right Federal Child Pornography Defense Lawyer in Virginia?

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Last Modified on Nov 11, 2025

Consequences for a Virginia child pornography case can have a major impact on your life, with large fines, lengthy jail time, and other permanent effects. Experienced legal counsel can be crucial in your legal strategy,… [...]

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Steps to Reduce Your Sentence in a Virginia Federal Child Pornography Case

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Last Modified on Nov 11, 2025

Punishment for federal child pornography convictions can carry lasting consequences to your life, with hefty fines, lengthy jail time, and placement on a sex offender registry. Having experienced legal counsel can make a major positive… [...]

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Virginia Federal Child Pornography Investigation Process

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Last Modified on Nov 11, 2025

Facing allegations of possession or distribution of child pornography can be a stressful and confusing experience. When approaching your defense, it can be crucial to understand how law enforcement examines your case. Johnson/Citronberg is here… [...]

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How Digital Forensics Can Strengthen Your Federal Child Pornography Defense

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Last Modified on Nov 11, 2025

Child pornography charges are a serious, complex legal issue to face. When approaching these accusations, it's crucial to understand how different pieces of evidence can assist your legal strategy. Johnson/Citronberg are here to explain how… [...]

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Federal Mandatory Minimums vs. Sentencing Guidelines for Child Porn Cases

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Last Modified on Apr 23, 2025

Some of the most fiercely punished and politically sensitive areas of criminal law are those related to child pornography cases. Therefore, it is crucial for defendants and their loved ones to understand the difference between… [...]

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International Travel Complications with Federal Child Pornography Convictions

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Last Modified on Apr 23, 2025

Federal child pornography convictions come with severe legal penalties in the United States, such as mandatory registration as a sex offender, probation, and long periods of incarceration. Of the 1,408 individuals sentenced for child pornography… [...]

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Legal Impact on Family Court and Custody When Facing Child Porn Charges

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Last Modified on Mar 28, 2025

Individuals who are facing child pornography-related charges can also be dealing with disastrous repercussions related to family law matters, especially child custody cases. When making parental rights and custody decisions, courts take into account the… [...]

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Mental Health Considerations and Evaluations in Child Pornography Cases

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Last Modified on Mar 28, 2025

Child pornography cases come with complicated and unique challenges that involve the legal system, especially when it comes to determining the mental health of offenders. Mental health considerations and evaluations in child pornography cases are… [...]

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How Can Peer-to-Peer File Sharing Lead to Child Pornography Charges?

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Last Modified on Mar 14, 2025

In our digital age, individuals use various platforms and sites to share information and material online. Peer-to-peer file-sharing networks are one of these tools, which are used to share and download software, music, and movies.… [...]

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Protecting Privacy & Reputation During Federal Child Pornography Investigations

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Last Modified on Mar 14, 2025

If you are the subject of a federal child pornography investigation, this can be devastating and permanently damaging to your reputation. As opposed to other types of criminal investigations, such cases are commonly viewed with… [...]

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