Practice Area · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Federal Crimes
Federal cases are a different arena — different rules, different prosecutors, different stakes. The government does not bring federal charges unless it has spent months, sometimes years, building the case. If you are under federal investigation or have been indicted in the Southern District of Florida, you need defense counsel with real trial experience involved as early as possible.
Federal charges we defend
We represent clients in federal court on charges including drug conspiracy and trafficking, wire and mail fraud, healthcare and Medicare fraud, money laundering, firearms offenses, identity theft, and federal immigration crimes. Many of these cases carry mandatory minimum sentences and are governed by the federal sentencing guidelines, where small details can mean years of difference.
Why federal cases are different
In federal court you are facing the resources of the United States Attorney’s Office and federal agencies that do not charge a case until they believe it is already won. There is no parole in the federal system, and many sentences require serving roughly 85% of the term. The single most important decision you can make is to involve a defense lawyer early — ideally before an indictment — when there is still room to influence whether and how you are charged.
Trial-tested defense
Our partners bring the same courtroom experience to federal court that has carried us through more than 90 jury trials. We scrutinize how the evidence was gathered, challenge the government’s theory, negotiate from a position of strength, and try the case when that is the right call.
If you have been contacted by a federal agent or charged with a federal crime, do not wait. Call 954.865.6032 — we are available 24/7.