Cyber Crime Defense Attorneys

Cyber Crime Defense Lawyers for DOJ, FBI, and Other Federal Agency Investigations

Our firm provides defense representation for individuals and companies facing DOJ, FBI, and other federal agency investigations targeting all forms of cyber crime. We represent individuals and companies domestically and abroad, and we have the team and resources required to effectively handle federal law enforcement matters anywhere in the United States. Our cyber crime defense practice encompasses cases involving allegations including (but not limited to):

Hacking

Cyber intrusions used to gain access to proprietary information, business strategies, research and development, personally-identifying information (PII), and other information that can provide a competitive advantage can be both lucrative and extremely dangerous. We defend clients accused of hacking corporate servers, information databases, individual computers and smartphones, and other technology assets.

Data and IP Theft

Whether through illicit data transmissions or literally walking out the front door with millions or billions of dollars’ worth of data in the palm of your hand, all forms of data theft are subject to heavy prosecution and severe penalties in the United States. We represent employees, former employees, and other individuals accused of stealing data from U.S. businesses and U.S. citizens.

Corruption of Company or Government Insiders

Bribery, blackmailing, threats, and other measures used to corrupt company and government insiders can subject U.S. citizens and foreign nationals to a multitude of federal criminal charges. We have experience handling these types of charges both within and outside of the context of cyber crime allegations, and we can use this experience to build a strategic defense.

Economic Espionage

Economic espionage can take many forms, and the DOJ and FBI are currently on high alert for any potential signs of spying. This includes economic espionage targeting private companies, public companies, and colleges and universities. We represent professionals, researchers, and other individuals accused of infiltrating U.S. entities and institutions in order to gain access to sensitive and proprietary data.

Ransomware, Computer Viruses, and Other Cyber Attacks

Cyber attacks used to gain access to proprietary information, to secure ransoms, and to disrupt businesses and markets can cause extraordinary losses, and those accused of committing these crimes can face extraordinary penalties. Our attorneys provide experienced federal defense representation for individuals and entities accused of deploying these attacks from within the United States and abroad.

Identity Theft

The use of intrusive methods to gain access to PII, credit information, health information, financial accounts, and other personal data is a crime that is subject to substantial penalties under federal law. Each instance of identity theft (i.e. each identity stolen) can be prosecuted as a separate count, and this means that individuals and business organizations targeted for identity theft can face inordinate liability.

Bank Fraud, Computer Fraud, and Other Forms of Fraud

The use of intrusive methods to commit bank fraud, computer fraud, and other forms of fraud can also lead to prosecution for multiple counts of multiple federal crimes. Combined with charges for wire fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy (which are all common in computer-related white-collar criminal cases), these charges can lead to millions of dollars in fines and decades of federal imprisonment.

Illicit Transactions

From buying and selling stolen information to conducting transactions involving illegal drugs and human trafficking, the U.S. crackdown on cyber crime means that individuals and businesses that engage in illicit transactions are at high risk for prosecution as well. Additionally, now that the U.S. government has labeled cryptocurrency as a potential national security threat (and now that federal authorities can identify the parties to cryptocurrency transactions), transactions conducted using Bitcoin and other digital currencies are facing enhanced scrutiny.

Malign Foreign Influence

The use of cyberattacks to influence U.S. elections has gained the full focus of divisions within the DOJ, FBI, and other agencies. Federal authorities are doing everything in their power to prevent foreign interference in the current election cycle, and individuals and organizations accused of seeking to influence the U.S. democratic process will face swift and severe retribution.

Strategic Defense for Federal Cyber Crime Investigations and Prosecutions

Any time you (or your company) is under investigation by the DOJ or the FBI, the prompt execution of an effective defense strategy is crucial to avoiding unnecessary consequences. At Oberheiden P.C., we rely on the extensive experience of our career defense attorneys, former federal prosecutors, and former federal agents to proactively defend our clients with strategies that have proven to be effective in thousands of federal cases.

If you are currently under investigation, we will intervene in the process and work to prevent the investigation from leading to civil or criminal charges. If you are facing a grand jury indictment or you have already been charged, we will fight to avoid liability and keep you out of federal prison. We can assist with extradition and other related matters as well, and we can begin working on your defense immediately.