Federal Criminal Defense & Constitutional Litigation

Federal Investigations & Indictments

If you have received a target letter, been contacted by federal agents, or learned that you are under investigation, early intervention matters.

Federal cases often involve:

• Drug conspiracy and trafficking charges

• Firearms offenses under 18 U.S.C. § 922 and § 924

• Fraud and wire fraud allegations

• Immigration-related offenses

• Conspiracy charges under 18 U.S.C. § 371 or § 241

• Multi-defendant indictments

Federal prosecutions are document-heavy and strategy-driven. The first 30 days often determine the trajectory of the case.

 

Federal Detention & Bond Hearings

Federal detention hearings move quickly. Judges are evaluating risk of flight and danger to the community under strict statutory standards.

We advocate for:

• Release on conditions

• Home detention and GPS monitoring

• Structured third-party custodians

• Detailed bond proposals grounded in law

Detention is not automatic. It must be challenged carefully and aggressively when appropriate.

 

Federal Pretrial Motions

Federal pretrial litigation demands technical precision. Our work includes:

• Motions to dismiss defective indictments

• Fourth Amendment suppression challenges

• Digital search warrant litigation

• Franks hearings

• Constitutional challenges to federal statutes

Federal judges expect disciplined legal analysis — not rhetoric. Our motions are built accordingly.

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Federal Sentencing Advocacy

Federal sentencing is governed by the United States Sentencing Guidelines, but those guidelines are advisory — not mandatory. Effective sentencing advocacy requires:

• Careful guideline calculation

• Objections to improper enhancements

• Strategic 18 U.S.C. § 3553(a) mitigation

• Credible presentation grounded in law

Sentencing is often the most consequential stage of a federal case. It is never treated as an afterthought.

 

Federal Appeals & Habeas Corpus

We represent clients in post-conviction proceedings, including:

• 28 U.S.C. § 2255 motions

• Federal habeas corpus litigation

• Appeals before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

Federal post-conviction litigation requires mastery of procedural default doctrine, AEDPA standards, and constitutional error analysis. We approach these cases with the depth they demand.

 

Why Clients Choose Us for Federal Cases

Federal defense is not about volume. It is about preparation, strategy, and credibility.

Clients choose our firm because:

• We are already litigating in federal court.

• We understand federal procedure and sentencing guidelines.

• We approach cases strategically from day one.

• We are comfortable challenging the government when the law supports it.