Find Top Rated Federal Crime Lawyers for your case

Federal cases are investigated by agencies such as the FBI, DEA, IRS, or Homeland Security and prosecuted in U.S. District Court under federal sentencing guidelines.

Common federal charges include:

1. Drug trafficking and conspiracy
2. Firearms and weapons offenses
3. Fraud against the government or financial institutions
4. Public corruption and bribery
5. Immigration or border-related crimes

• Federal sentencing guidelines and mandatory minimums
• Broad investigative tools such as wiretaps and grand jury subpoenas
• Multi-defendant indictments and complex discovery
• Early proffer sessions and cooperation agreements
• Parallel civil forfeiture or administrative actions

Experienced federal counsel negotiate with prosecutors, challenge evidence, and navigate intricate procedural rules to protect your rights.

• Responding to target letters and agent contact
• Litigating suppression motions and evidentiary hearings
• Negotiating plea agreements under the guidelines
• Handling sentencing mitigation and safety-valve relief
• Coordinating appeals and post-conviction relief

Retain counsel immediately upon receiving a target letter, search warrant, or grand jury subpoena.

• Federal agents contacted you or executed a search
• You were indicted or expect federal charges
• You face multi-state or international allegations
• A co-defendant or employer is under investigation
• You must navigate federal sentencing and forfeiture

LexPair connects you with attorneys admitted to federal court who regularly handle complex, high-stakes prosecutions.

Federal cases require substantial resources because of extensive discovery, travel, and expert witnesses.

• Significant retainers reflecting multi-year exposure
• Expert witnesses in finance, forensics, or technology
• Document management and e-discovery expenses
• Travel and lodging for multi-district proceedings