Criminal Defense

Related Practices

Experienced Trial Lawyers for High-Stakes Criminal Matters

When facing a criminal investigation or prosecution, there is no substitute for experience, judgment, and trust. The Freedman Firm provides strategic, discreet, and relentless defense for individuals and companies accused of criminal wrongdoing in both federal and state courts and before regulatory authorities.

Our attorneys are former federal prosecutors and federal public defenders who know the system inside and out, from how prosecutors build cases to where those cases are most vulnerable. We understand the burden of proof the government must meet, and we identify golden opportunities that shift momentum and lead to courtroom victories.

We defend our clients at every stage of a criminal matter, from investigation and indictment to trial and appeal. Our record includes persuading prosecutors to abandon investigations, securing favorable settlements and dismissals, and winning acquittals in jury trials across the country. When it serves our clients’ interests, we resolve cases through discreet and productive negotiations with prosecutors, regulators, and law enforcement agencies. When a case must be tried, our team brings the skill, instinct, and credibility to command the courtroom and protect our clients’ freedom and future.

 

White Collar & Federal Crimes

Defending Clients in Federal, Financial, and Regulatory Crimes

We represent executives, entrepreneurs, professionals, and organizations in complex criminal and regulatory matters, including:

  • Fraud – including mail, wire, bank, securities, Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), and mortgage
  • Public Corruption & Bribery – including Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), campaign finance, and honest services charges
  • Money Laundering & Asset Forfeiture
  • Tax Crimes
  • Healthcare & Insurance Fraud
  • Cryptocurrency & Financial Technology Crimes
  • Customs, Sanctions & Export Control Violations – including Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)
  • Internal & Government Investigations – Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and other agency inquiries; corporate and special committee investigations; congressional and state attorney general matters

Our lawyers are known for early, proactive advocacy that often prevents charges from being filed. We have successfully negotiated declinations to prosecute, deferred prosecution agreements, and reduced charges through preparation, insight, and integrity.

White Collar & Federal Crimes

State Criminal Defense

Criminal Defense in California State Courts

The Freedman Firm provides robust representation in serious state court prosecutions throughout California. We defend clients charged with:

  • DUI & Vehicular Crimes
  • Assault & Battery
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drug Offenses
  • Firearms & Weapons Charges
  • Theft & Embezzlement
  • Sex Crimes
  • Homicide
  • Terrorist & Criminal Threats
  • Title IX & Student Defense

Even a single accusation can have life-changing consequences, from the loss of liberty to damage to one’s reputation and career. We fight to minimize that impact at every turn, ensuring our clients are treated fairly and their rights are protected. Our reputation with judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement agencies allows us to navigate cases with credibility and resolve them from a position of strength.

State Criminal Defense

SEC Defense

Whistleblower & Fraud Defense

Executives, financial professionals, and corporations in investigations and enforcement actions brought by the SEC and the DOJ rely on The Freedman Firm to provide a vigorous defense.

Our attorneys handle cases involving insider trading, accounting and disclosure fraud, market manipulation, and unregistered securities offerings. Drawing on deep experience in both white collar defense and regulatory enforcement, we coordinate proactive, discreet responses that often resolve matters before charges are filed.

SEC Defense