New Jersey Attorney General Defense Law Firm

Criminal Defense Lawyers Representing Clients in New Jersey Attorney General Investigations and Prosecutions

Attorney Nick OberheidenAttorney General Defense Team Lead

Our attorneys provide experienced legal representation for matters involving the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office and the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey. Regardless of your (or your company’s) legal circumstances, we can use our extensive experience to help you efficiently target a favorable resolution.

The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office and the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey both target individuals and corporate entities for a wide range of offenses. Whether prosecuted at the state or federal level, many of these offenses carry substantial penalties. Facing government scrutiny can also cause significant reputational harm, and this makes it important to quickly target a quiet resolution whenever possible.

What We Do

Within our attorney general defense practice, we represent individual and corporate clients that are facing serious allegations at the state and federal levels. This includes public and private companies as well as corporate executives, licensed professionals, politicians, and other public figures. We handle civil litigation, regulatory litigation, and criminal prosecutions, and we work to secure favorable resolutions that avoid litigation whenever possible.

Our services include:

Defense Counsel for New Jersey AG Investigations

Our experienced attorneys serve as defense counsel for investigations conducted by the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office. We handle New Jersey AG investigations targeting a wide range of allegations, including (but not limited to):

Antitrust violations
Bank fraud
Bribery and corruption
Child pornography
Drug trafficking
Healthcare fraud
Identity theft
Internet crimes
Money laundering
Tax evasion
Other white collar crimes and civil offenses

When facing a New Jersey AG investigation, it is critical to discern the focus and scope of the investigation, as well as whether the investigation is civil or criminal in nature. When our clients are facing civil investigations, we focus on keeping their investigations civil (because this keeps prison time and certain other penalties off of the table). When our clients are facing criminal investigations, we focus on favorably resolving their investigations without criminal charges being filed.

Defense Counsel for New Jersey AG Regulatory and Civil Litigation

We represent clients in regulatory and civil litigation involving the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office and other state regulatory agencies in New Jersey. From antitrust to environmental compliance, these matters can involve a wide range of issues, all of which can present the potential for significant liability exposure. Regulatory and civil enforcement actions can lead to other penalties and sanctions as well; and, here too, we focus on targeting favorable resolutions that avoid trial when possible.

With that said, we are fully prepared to go to trial in New Jersey when it is in our clients’ best interests to do so. Our legal team includes highly experienced trial attorneys, and we have the resources and capabilities required to litigate against the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office effectively.

Defense Counsel for New Jersey AG Criminal Prosecutions

Our experienced attorneys also serve as defense counsel for criminal prosecutions pursued by the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office. We handle serious criminal cases in New Jersey, including cases involving allegations of criminal bank fraud, healthcare fraud, bribery and corruption, and the other offenses listed above.

If you need a criminal defense law firm in New Jersey, we strongly encourage you to contact us to discuss how we can help. Whether you personally are facing serious criminal allegations or your company needs a law firm to serve as outside defense counsel in New Jersey criminal court, we can help you make informed decisions about your next steps, and we can provide defense representation on an emergency basis if necessary.

Defense Counsel for Criminal Defense Matters Involving the U.S. Attorney’s Office in New Jersey

We also serve as defense counsel for criminal defense matters involving the U.S. Attorney’s Office in New Jersey. We have extensive experience representing clients in high-stakes criminal matters under federal law, and we handle matters involving law enforcement authorities across the federal government—from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

If the U.S. Attorney’s Office in New Jersey is targeting you or your company, it is imperative that you engage experienced defense counsel right away. Our legal team is available to provide representation during federal investigations in New Jersey, and we are available to litigate high-stakes cases from the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Why to Choose Oberheiden P.C. When You Need a New Jersey Attorney General Defense Law Firm

If you need a New Jersey attorney general defense law firm, why should you choose Oberheiden P.C.? Here are some of the reasons why individuals and companies choose our firm for high-stakes regulatory, civil, and criminal matters in New Jersey:

Our Focus on High-Stakes White Collar Criminal Defense – We focus our practice on high-stakes white collar criminal defense. White collar allegations can take numerous different forms and present a variety of risks. As a result, it is imperative to choose a law firm with extensive relevant experience.
Our Team of Former State and Federal Prosecutors – Several members of our legal team served as state or federal prosecutors before entering private practice. Along with serving in state AG offices, this includes serving as Assistant U.S. Attorneys and as trial attorneys for the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
Our Experience in Government Investigations – Our former state prosecutors and former federal prosecutors have extensive experience on both sides of high-stakes government investigations. We take a proactive approach to resolving our clients’ cases at the investigative stage whenever possible.
Our Experience in State and Federal Courts – Our attorneys have extensive experience in federal and state courts as well. This includes experience defending clients charged with high-stakes white collar criminal offenses as well as experience defending clients in regulatory and civil enforcement matters.
Our Nationwide Reach and Emergency Representation – Our legal team is composed of a nationwide network of defense attorneys, all of whom have senior-level experience. As a result, we are able to handle matters in New Jersey and other jurisdictions across the country (including the Southern District of New York), and we are able to provide legal representation on an emergency basis when necessary.

FAQs: Defending Against State or Federal Criminal Charges in New Jersey

What is the New Jersey Attorney General’s Role in the Judicial System?

The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office oversees the state’s law enforcement efforts, including regulatory, civil, and criminal law enforcement matters. It conducts investigations, pursues grand jury indictments, and prosecutes cases in New Jersey’s state courts.

Is It Possible to Face Both State and Federal Charges?

Yes, it is possible to face both state and federal charges related to the same alleged criminal activity. The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey will pursue parallel prosecutions when warranted, including in cases involving allegations of healthcare fraud, Internet crimes, and other white collar offenses.

Do I Need a Criminal Law Firm for New Jersey Attorney General Defense?

The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office pursues enforcement cases in the state’s civil and criminal courts, so it is important to choose a law firm with experience handling your (or your company’s) specific type of case. At Oberheiden P.C., we have extensive experience defending clients in both civil and criminal law enforcement proceedings at the state and federal levels. We have litigators who are experienced in regulatory and civil enforcement matters, and we have New Jersey criminal defense attorneys who can help you fight to avoid a conviction at trial if necessary.

What Do I Need to Do if I Am Facing (or My Company is Facing) an Attorney General Investigation?

If you are facing (or your company is facing) an attorney general investigation at the state or federal level, you should engage experienced defense team promptly. Your goal should be to prevent the investigation from leading to civil or criminal charges if possible. At Oberheiden P.C., we assign a lead attorney to every case we handle, but our attorneys work as a team on all of our clients’ legal matters. This ensures that each of our clients benefits from the full weight of our firm’s experience and capabilities.

What Counties Does Oberheiden P.C. Serve in New Jersey?

Our experienced attorneys represent clients in state and federal attorney general matters across New Jersey. This includes matters in Essex County, Hunterdon County, Mercer County, Middlesex County, Monmouth County, Morris County, Somerset County, and Union County, among others.

Speak with a Criminal Defense Attorney at Oberheiden P.C. in Confidence

If you would like to speak with one of our senior attorneys about an attorney general matter in New Jersey, we encourage you to contact us promptly. We have attorneys licensed by the New Jersey and federal bars, and we handle corporate investigations, investigations targeting high-profile individuals, and civil and criminal enforcement litigation in state and federal courts. To schedule a confidential consultation as soon as possible, call us at 888-680-1745 or tell us how we can reach you online today.