Fort Worth White Collar Crime Attorneys
White Collar Criminal Defense
Team Lead
If federal authorities want to investigate, indict, and charge you for a white-collar crime in Fort Worth or nationwide, you need an experienced attorney to represent you. Contact us here at Oberheiden P.C.; we have highly skilled federal criminal lawyers ready to evaluate your situation and develop suitable strategies to ensure you achieve a desirable outcome. We’re available 24/7 for a free consultation.
Federal white-collar crime is one of the most severe offenses in the United States and in Fort Worth, Texas, and it carries heavy penalties. Depending on your situation, you risk substantial fines and imprisonment for a long period. With risks as severe as these, you need the best legal representative you can get if you’re facing a white-collar crime investigation or charge. Similarly, if you have pending white-collar crime charges in federal district court, you should prioritize your defense to increase the chances of getting favorable results.
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Oberheiden P.C. is a well-known and trustworthy law firm in Fort Worth, and we represent healthcare providers, company owners, and other individuals in all matters involving federal white-collar crime. Our lawyers can protect your rights throughout the process, but it’s critical you contact us immediately you realize there are accusations against you.
A Fort Worth White-Collar Crime Defense Team Ready to Help You – Oberheiden P.C.
We don’t work with junior lawyers here at Oberheiden P.C. As we mentioned earlier, white-collar crime is a serious offense that carries disastrous consequences if found guilty. That’s why we don’t risk assigning any of our cases to junior associates. Our team is made up of senior federal defense attorneys with the necessary experience, and many of them have served with various departments like the Department of Justice and the Attorney’s Office as prosecutors.
We also have consultants in our team, individuals who worked previously as top-ranking agents with different agencies such as the DEA, the IRS, and the U.S. DOJ. Our combined attorneys’ and consultants’ experience can be a great asset to your defense against a white-collar criminal charge.
For individuals facing a potential Department of Justice prosecution and the risk of substantial penalties, they need an all-inclusive team like this one we have here. With our offices in Fort Worth, we can employ immediate action to work on your case, and we can arrange for you to meet with one of our senior attorneys or consultants for a comprehensive evaluation of your situation in confidence. Contact us today!
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Dr. Nick Oberheiden
Founder
Attorney-at-Law
Lynette S. Byrd
Former Department of Justice
Brian J. Kuester
Former U.S. Attorney
Former DA
John W. Sellers
Former Senior Trial Attorney
U.S. Department of Justice
Local Counsel
Joanne Fine DeLena
Former Assistant U.S. Attorney
Local Counsel
Joe Brown
Former U.S. Attorney & Former District Attorney
Local Trial & Defense Counsel
Amanda Marshall
Former U.S. Attorney
Local Counsel
Aaron L. Wiley
Former Federal Prosecutor
Local Counsel
Roger Bach
Former Special Agent (OIG)
Michael Koslow
Former Supervisory Special Agent (FBI)
Chris Quick
Former Special Agent (FBI & IRS-CI)
Ray Yuen
Former Supervisory Special Agent (FBI)
Our Attorneys Can Handle All Kinds of White-Collar Criminal Accusations
Regardless of the white-collar accusation you’re facing in Fort Worth or nationwide, we’re appropriately experienced to handle it. Our attorneys and consultants have handled multiple cases involving agencies such as the FBI, DEA, DOJ, DHHS, SEC, and others. We have also successfully handled numerous federal grand jury proceedings in the past, appeals, and trials. These are some of the accusations our white-collar defense attorneys can represent you in.
Antitrust Violations
Company owners, executives, and other insiders can face a wide range of accusations regarding antitrust violations. Even though many antitrust violations are handled civilly, the investigating authorities can also handle them criminally. This can happen if an individual or entity is found guilty of engaging in deliberate anti-competitive practices such as price-fixing. The individual can even face both civil and criminal charges depending on the offense. At Oberheiden P.C., we have effectively and successfully defended clients facing antitrust violation allegations in judicial proceedings and federal investigations, and we can use that experience to defend you too.
Conspiracy
Under the federal conspiracy statute, prosecutors can charge individuals and entities for a wide range of offenses. However, note that prosecutors can continue imposing charges even if they can’t prove the individual or entity committed the white-collar crime. Even if they don’t succeed in committing the offense, conspiring to do it can lead to prosecution, and the involved parties can be fined and face a federal imprisonment duration of up to five years. If you’re an individual or entity facing conspiracy allegations, you should be extremely careful when choosing your legal representation. This is a highly risky offense, and any mistakes during defense can lead to disastrous repercussions.
Healthcare Fraud
Healthcare fraud is also vast, and the offenses that can be perpetrated under it are a lot. Even though many healthcare fraud investigations are conducted civilly, some are criminal in nature. The U.S. DOJ can criminally prosecute the involved parties, especially if it is determined the crime was conducted deliberately. Examples of offenses that individuals or entities can commit under healthcare fraud are:
- Falsification of test results and/or patient records
- Fraud involving private insurance
- Fraudulent actions involving DOL, VA, Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare
- Fraudulent physician certifications for home health services and hospice care
- Billing and coding fraud
There are several federal statutes such as the False Claims Act, the Anti-Kickback Statute, and others that impose penalties for fraudulent actions in the healthcare industry. Our Fort Worth defense lawyers are suitably qualified in representing healthcare service providers, and we’ve handled a wide range of cases that resulted in no civil or criminal penalties.
Computer Fraud
Like in other types of white-collar crime, there are many offenses concerning computer fraud that individuals can commit. Prosecutors can pursue cases involving data breaches, IP theft, and many others perpetrated using computers. Perpetrators of these crimes face fines as well as an imprisonment term of one to twenty years under the federal computer fraud statute.
Financial Crimes
These also involve a wide range of offenses, and their perpetrators can range from regular individuals to huge corporations. They can also involve illegal activities forbidden because they don’t encourage fair competitive advantages or conflict with the interests of the U.S. or those of other countries. Various financial crimes require different defense strategies, and knowing the exact offense you’ve been charged with is the fundamental step toward determining the right approach to fight for the desired outcome. Some examples of white-collar financial crimes are dealing with counterfeits, credit card fraud, forgery, embezzlement, mortgage fraud, crypto fraud, bank fraud, and bribery.
Tax and Tax Evasion Fraud
The federal authorities primarily responsible for investigating tax and tax evasion fraud are the FBI, the Department of Justice, and the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigations (IRS-CI). Here at Oberheiden P.C., we have professionals who previously worked in these agencies, and they can significantly help to resolve your tax situation. We’ve also defended various clients facing criminal accusations under the Internal Revenue and gained substantial success. Similar to conspiracy, mail fraud, wire fraud, and computer fraud, federal prosecutors may add tax charges to other white-collar crimes, and to avoid prosecution, the defense team should develop and implement a comprehensive approach.
Securities Fraud
Federal securities fraud audits carry significant liabilities to the persons involved, and private businesses, public corporations, brokerage companies, brokers, company executives, and other entities are prone to this type of white-collar crime. Our attorneys and consultants can confidently handle accusations involving:
- Corporate accounting fraud
- Fraudulent actions by investment advisors and brokers
- Fraudulent investment solicitations
- Insider trading
- Fraud concerning mobile trading apps
- Malicious misrepresentations as well as omissions
- Corporate self-reporting and self-disclosure violations
- Fraud in crypto investments and illegitimate ICOs
- CBD and cannabis investment fraud
- Biomedical and high-tech investment fraud
Although securities provide a lot of room for a wide range of crimes, federal prosecutors mainly focus on offenses that directly and considerably hurt individual investors. Our attorneys and consultants have handled many securities fraud cases and can implement that experience in your situation.
Insurance Fraud
Individuals and entities suspected of insurance fraud can be subject to aggressive federal enforcement action. In addition to fraud involving healthcare providers and patients, insurance fraud can also be committed by businesses, property owners, accident victims, contractors, and others. If you’ve been accused of a white-collar offense concerning insurance fraud, we can represent you. We handle all types of these crimes, from property damage claims to claims involving business interruption policy.
If insurance companies in Fort Worth and nationwide have been accused of a federal crime, we can also represent them. Common criminal charges in insurance fraud are asset diversion, premium diversion, fee churning, and claim denial in bad faith. No matter the allegation, we can offer the necessary legal representation and defense.
Mail Fraud and Wire Fraud
Federal statutes concerning mail and wire fraud are exceptionally broad, and they carry fines and a prison term of up to 20 years as penalties. Because of the extensiveness of these statutes, any significant white-collar offense can trigger federal authorities to investigate for mail fraud and/or wire fraud. And, cases that can’t be settled without criminal liabilities are settled through plea bargains. If you’re facing a substantive white-collar crime, federal prosecutors will also most likely add mail fraud and/or wire fraud to your original charges.
Intellectual Property (IP) Crimes
While many people think of IP claims as civil conflicts between private entities, sometimes they can be pursued as criminal by the Department of Justice. This is true especially if they involve the thefts of patents, trademarks, trade dress, and copyrights. Using corporate espionage and other illegal means to steal intellectual properties can also lead to criminal prosecution. At Oberheiden P.C. law firm, we have federal attorneys who can defend against spying and IP infringement accusations. These legal experts can handle civil litigation as well as criminal prosecutions.
Frequently Asked Questions about White Collar Federal Criminal Defense in Fort Worth
Q: What is white collar crime?
White collar crime is a term used to describe a wide range of financial offenses, ranging from corporate fraud to embezzlement to extortion to money laundering. It also included investment fraud and many other offenses. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has a special team of agents assigned to white collar crimes. These agents work closely with the prosecutors in the White Collar Crime division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office. In short, if you face allegations of white collar crime, you are up against investigators and lawyers who have spent their life investigating and prosecuting these crimes, and know what they are doing. You deserve a Fort Worth federal criminal defense attorney with that same level of experience.
Q: What should I do if I’m indicted?
If you’ve been indicted, you should immediately contact a Fort Worth, Texas federal criminal defense attorney to begin developing an effective defense strategy. Given the nature of the federal criminal justice system, by the time you learn of an indictment, the prosecution has already conducted an investigation and presented its case to the grand jury. Necessarily, this means the prosecution has a head start, and you cannot delay in preparing your defense.
Q: What should I look for in a Fort Worth, Texas federal criminal defense attorney?
If you are facing federal criminal charges, the prosecutors assigned to your case will be highly experienced and you want to ensure that your lawyer is as well. However, not all experience is equal, and you want an attorney who has successfully handled similar cases in the past. For example, if you face allegations of white collar crime, a lawyer who specializes in drug trafficking may lack the knowledge necessary to effectively defend you. When you are interviewing Fort Worth federal criminal defense attorneys, be sure to ask about their track record as it pertains to the exact type of charges you face.
Q: What is at stake in a federal prosecution?
Every federal crime carries a range of sentencing options, based on the nature of the offense as well as your past criminal record. However, because most federal cases are very serious, they often carry the possibility of incarceration. In addition, a conviction for a federal crime will stick with you forever, which may prevent you from obtaining a job or a professional license. However, just because you face federal charges does not mean that you will be found guilty. The government must prove its case against you beyond a reasonable doubt—if it can. If you face federal charges, reach out to a dedicated Fort Worth, TX federal criminal defense attorney as soon as possible to begin developing an effective defense strategy.
Contact Us Here at Oberheiden P.C. to Speak to a White-Collar Crime Attorney in Fort Worth
If you’re facing white-collar crime allegations in Fort Worth or nationwide, you need a highly qualified attorney to defend and protect your rights all through the process. Contact us here at Oberheiden P.C. We develop and implement effective strategies to solve white-collar crime accusations based on our many years of experience in the legal sector. We have fought for others, and we can fight for you. Call 817-859-8493 to speak to a senior attorney about your white-collar crime case, or leave us a message online and we’ll respond promptly.
