Los Angeles Federal Crime Defense Attorneys

If you have committed an offense that essentially violates the U.S. criminal code or have committed an offense relating to U.S. government property, then you may be charged with what is known as a "federal crime." Most crimes are state crimes and for a crime to be charged federally, it must involve a violation of the U.S. Constitution or federal laws. The skilled Los Angeles federal crime defense attorneys at Wallin & Klarich have been successfully helping individuals charged with various federal crimes for three decades.

Our experienced and knowledgeable Los Angeles federal crime defense attorneys have been defending clients in Los Angeles and throughout the region helping them with grand jury investigations, bail issues, jury trials and pretrial litigation. In federal crimes, particularly, early intervention is crucial so we can help reduce or eliminate charges even before they are filed. Here are some of types of federal cases our firm is experienced in:

• White collar crime: This includes crimes such as business fraud, accounting fraud, back fraud, forgery and insider trading.
• Federal drug crimes: Our firm represented persons charged with large quantity of drugs, drug possession for sale, drug trafficking and conspiracy to import drugs. These are serious federal charges that could result in lengthy prison terms and heft financial penalties.
• Healthcare fraud: We help healthcare companies and healthcare professional defend charges of health insurance fraud, medical billing fraud, Medicare, Medi-Cal and Medicaid fraud.
• Internet fraud: This could include Internet identity theft, hacking, sale of illegal products on the Internet, fraudulent online schemes and copyright violations.
• Child pornography: If you are found to be sharing child pornography over the Internet, you could face federal child pornography charges, which carry harsher sentences.

The federal court system is quite different from the state judicial system with different courts, prosecutors, rules and procedures. If you or a loved one is facing federal charges in Los Angeles, you would be well-advised to retain the services of a skilled Los Angeles federal crime defense attorney who has years of experience representing clients and winning in federal court. Our Los Angeles federal crime defense lawyers have a thorough knowledge and understanding of federal district courts in their areas. Such familiarity can be a great help in a federal crime case.

Conviction in a federal crime carries life-altering consequences. If you or someone you love has been arrested, indicted or is being investigator for a federal offense in Los Angeles County, please contact an experienced federal crime defense attorney at Wallin & Klarich for a free consultation.