Criminal defense is a form of art, not science.
There are few things in life more profound than a criminal accusation. When the government martials the full force of state-sponsored power to strip someone of his freedom, criminal defense attorneys serve as a backstop to protect his rights.
The stakes are never higher when someone’s liberty hangs in the balance.
Investigations
Investigations are our forté. It is a common misconception that only the police “investigate.” The Sixth Amendment
commands
that defense attorneys conduct a
complete and thorough investigation.
We take that command seriously.
We interview witnesses, unpack records, take a deep dive into witness credibility, and regularly retain
subject matter experts —such as engineers, firearms experts, and forensic accountants—to develop a complete understanding of the facts of a case before
executing
a well-reasoned
defense strategy
.
Pre-Charge Advocacy & Grand Jury Investigations
The most successful criminal defense attorneys are the ones who block a criminal charge in the first place. Although capturing less media attention than a full acquittal at trial, these victories (avoiding charges altogether) are the most cost-effective.
Our clients include corporate executives, medical professionals, law enforcement officers, lawyers, political personnel, and engineers.
Motions Practice
Developing facts is the first step on our process. From there, we identify
soft spots
in the government’s case. We regularly persuade judges to exclude or
suppress evidence
based on unconstitutional searches and seizures, or based on the attorney-client privilege.
Trial Practice
Our attorneys live and breathe in a
courtroom.
If there is no option for a pre-trial resolution, we are always ready to go to
battle
before a
jury
and secure a
not guilty verdict.
Federal Sentencing
The punishment phase of a criminal case is entirely separate from the guilt phase. We are well-versed in the mechanics of federal sentencing and regularly persuade judges to impose sentences that are lower than what the government asks for.
Appeals
A guilty plea or a jury verdict finding you guilty is not the final chapter in a criminal case. We regularly handle federal criminal appeals for a wide range of clients.
