Texas Attorney General Defense Law Firm
Experienced Legal Representation for State and Federal Attorney General Defense in Texas
Contact NickOberheiden P.C.’s former state and federal prosecutors provide experienced legal representation for attorney general defense in Texas. We handle matters involving the Texas Attorney General’s Office and the U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the Eastern, Northern, Southern, and Western Districts of Texas, and our defense lawyers rely on decades of combined experience to protect clients that are facing prosecution in civil or criminal court.
We Target Results that Protect Our Clients to the Fullest Extent Possible
In all cases, we target the best possible outcome under the circumstances at hand. Beyond focusing on helping our clients avoid a conviction in court, we focus on helping our clients avoid the need to go to court whenever possible. Our legal team has an extensive track record of achieving success for our clients at the investigative stage; and, if we have an opportunity to protect you (or your company) against the inherent risks of litigation, we will do everything we can to achieve a favorable result without the need to go to court.
With that said, we do not hesitate to litigate on our clients’ behalf when necessary. We are a team of experienced trial attorneys who know what it takes to get a case dismissed in court. Of course, there are no guarantees; and, in all cases, engaging defense counsel promptly is critical for building and executing a strong defense with the best chance of success.
We Handle Cases Involving All Types of Civil Allegations and Criminal Charges
We handle cases involving all types of civil allegations and criminal charges within our attorney general defense practice. State and federal investigations can involve an extremely wide range of allegations, and these allegations can be either civil or criminal in nature. When facing scrutiny from the Texas Attorney General’s Office or a U.S. Attorney’s Office, understanding both the scope and nature of the allegations at hand is a critical first step toward avoiding unnecessary consequences.
Examples of the types of cases our former prosecutors handle in Texas include:
- Antitrust violations
- Bank fraud
- Cryptocurrency fraud and related offenses
- Gaming and gambling-related offenses
- Government contract fraud
- Healthcare fraud
- Insurance fraud
- Money laundering
- Public corruption and bribery
- Securities fraud
- Tax evasion and fraud
- Wire fraud and mail fraud
Whether you are facing (or your company is facing) allegations under state or federal law, we can use our experience to target a favorable resolution as efficiently as possible. We can help you assert your (or your company’s) constitutional rights, challenge unlawful efforts to collect evidence, challenge flawed assumptions and interpretations of the law, and work to proactively protect your interests (or your company’s interests) by all means available.
State Attorney General Defense in Texas
We serve as defense counsel for private and public companies, corporate executives, public figures, and other entities and individuals facing scrutiny from the Texas Attorney General’s Office. While we have a national presence, our law firm’s main office is in Houston, and we have extensive experience helping clients navigate both civil enforcement proceedings and AG prosecutions in Texas’s criminal justice system. We can target a favorable resolution that avoids prosecution in state court, and we can ensure that you (or your company) receives a fair trial if necessary.
U.S. Attorney General Defense in Texas
We serve as defense counsel in federal cases as well. Several members of our legal team are former federal prosecutors, and our team also includes consultants who have prior experience at various federal agencies. These include the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) among others. Whether you are under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) or a U.S. Attorney’s Office in Texas is pursuing charges following another federal agency’s investigation, we can help—but it is important that you contact us promptly.
Our Approach to Attorney General Defense in Texas
Whether our clients are facing prosecution by Texas’s AG or they are facing prosecution in federal court, we take the same comprehensive, yet custom-tailored, approach to every case we handle. Our approach involves:
1. Intervention in the Attorney General’s Investigation
Our first priority in every case is to intervene in the attorney general’s investigation. By inserting ourselves into the legal process on behalf of our clients, we can help ensure that our clients do not face potential consequences unnecessarily. This proactive approach can make all the difference, and it is a hallmark of our attorney general defense practice.
2. Attorney-Client Privileged Case Assessment
Once we have intervened in the attorney general’s investigation, we work quickly to conduct an attorney-client privileged case assessment. The purpose of this assessment is to identify all potential charges and defenses based on the statutes and case law of the relevant jurisdiction. Once we have a clear and comprehensive understanding of the facts at hand, then we can provide personalized legal representation and defense recommendations.
3. Assignment of Lead Civil or Criminal Defense Lawyers
After assessing our clients’ circumstances and risks, we assign lead civil or criminal defense lawyers from our legal team. We make these assignments based on the specific legal issues involved in each individual case. However, we also take a team approach to every case we handle, and our attorneys and consultants work collaboratively to formulate defense strategies designed to protect our clients as fully, quickly, and quietly as possible.
4. Defense Strategy Formulation
In every case, we formulate a defense strategy that is custom-tailored to the allegations, facts, and law at hand. Whether your company is facing a civil enforcement action or you personally are being accused of a serious white collar crime under state or federal law, our legal team will formulate a defense strategy focused on avoiding unnecessary consequences. Depending on the circumstances, this strategy could involve targeting a resolution that avoids consequences entirely, targeting a plea deal, or preparing to litigate with the government in civil or criminal court.
5. Defense Strategy Execution (Pre- and Post-Charge)
Once we have formulated a defense strategy, we execute. As discussed above, we focus on resolving our clients’ cases during the investigative stage when possible, but we do not hesitate to litigate when necessary. Our trial attorneys are equally comfortable litigating against the Texas Attorney General’s Office and litigating federal charges in U.S. District Court.
From Fort Worth to Del Rio, We Handle Texas Attorney General Matters Statewide
As a Texas attorney general defense law firm, we handle state and federal law enforcement matters statewide. No matter where you (or your company) is facing scrutiny, we can get to work immediately. Whether you need a civil litigator or a criminal defense attorney, and whether you (or your company) is facing prosecution at the state or federal level, our legal team can provide the advice, insights, and representation required to efficiently pursue a favorable result.
Why is the Texas Attorney General’s Office Investigating Me (or My Company)?
The Texas Attorney General’s Office investigates individuals and companies for a wide range of reasons. In addition to opening investigations independently, the Texas AG’s Office acts on tips and whistleblower complaints, and it investigates alleged offenses ranging from healthcare fraud to corporate tax evasion.
Is It Possible to Face Charges from the Texas Attorney General and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)?
Yes, it is possible to face state and federal charges for the same alleged offense. If you (or your company) is facing scrutiny from the Texas Attorney General and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), it will be imperative for you to engage a law firm that has significant experience in both state and federal law enforcement defense.
What Should I Do if I Received an Attorney General Subpoena or Target Letter in Texas?
If you received a subpoena or target letter from the Texas Attorney General’s Office or a U.S. Attorney’s Office in Texas, you should engage experienced defense team right away. We have extensive experience handling these matters for our clients, and we can begin working with the relevant attorney general’s office on your behalf immediately if necessary.
What Are the Risks of Facing a Texas Attorney General Investigation?
Texas Attorney General investigations can present risks for both civil and criminal prosecution. Substantial fines are on the table in nearly all cases; and, in criminal cases, corporate executives, public figures, and other individuals can also face prison time.
Do I Need a Criminal Attorney for a Texas Attorney General Investigation?
Whether you need a criminal attorney for a Texas Attorney General investigation depends on whether the investigation is civil or criminal in nature. At Oberheiden P.C., we provide both civil and criminal attorney general defense representation, and we can help you regardless of the nature of the allegations at hand.
Contact the Experienced Texas Criminal Defense Attorneys at Oberheiden P.C.
If you would like to speak with one of our senior attorneys about a pending investigation or pending state or federal charges in Texas, we encourage you to contact us promptly. Call 888-680-1745 or contact us online to arrange a complimentary consultation at Oberheiden P.C. today.
