B BALAREZO LAW ‘CRIMINAL DEFENSE *xee* PRESS RELEASE ***** JOAQUIN “EL CHAPO” GUZMAN RETAINS A. EDUARDO BALAREZO & BALAREZO LAW AS TRIAL COUNSEL August 08, 2017 (Washington, DC) - BALAREZO LAW is pleased to announce that it has been selected as lead trial counsel for Joaquin “el Chapo” Guzman. Mr. Guzman is, currently pending trial in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York in Brooklyn, where he is charged with narcotics trafficking offenses in a 17-count indictment. Trial is scheduled to begin April 16, 2018, and is expected to last approximately three to four months, According to A. Eduardo Balarezo, BALAREZO LAW’s founder, “We are prepared to defend Mr. Guzman to the fullest extent possible to ensure that his rights are protected and that he is not steamrolled by the government and its endless train of cooperators. We will ensure the jury distinguishes between truth and myth. Mr. Guzman is looking forward to his day in court.” BALAREZO LAW is dedicated to the aggressive defense of complex domestic and international federal criminal charges. Mr. Balarezo is a highly-regarded and experienced criminal defense attomey representing clients in the federal courts of Washington DC, New York and throughout the country. Inquiries: BALAREZO LAW 400 7" Street, NW Suite 306 Washington, DC 20004 (202) 639-0999 info@balarezolaw.com www.balarezolaw.com