Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys in Dallas

Fighting for Your Rights in the Face of Serious Charges

The independent attorneys of Fitzpatrick Jacks Smith & Uhl are widely respected for effectively managing federal criminal matters. They have handled hundreds of federal criminal cases for individuals and corporations in Texas and throughout the United States. Several of the lawyers formerly held supervisory positions as federal prosecutors. They understand how the government prepares cases, and have the skill and experience to effectively represent their clients' interests.

How Federal Criminal Investigations Differ from State Investigations

Federal criminal investigations can be significantly different from state criminal investigations. In state investigations, a suspect is often arrested before the case has been thoroughly investigated. There are also often significant differences between state and federal offenses in the use of the Grand Jury. When federal prosecutors bring charges, they have often already thoroughly investigated the matter.

Agencies involved in federal criminal investigation include:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
• Criminal Division of the IRS (CID)
• Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF)
• United States Postal Service (Postal Inspector)
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
• Department of Homeland Security
• United States Marshals Service
• The United States Secret Service
• Office of Inspector General – Various Agencies

Criminal investigations do not need to be initiated by a federal agency to be handled by a federal court. Often state investigations involving weapons violations, drug crimes, computer crimes, and white collar crimes such as mortgage fraud, healthcare fraud, tax fraud, conspiracy, banking fraud, securities fraud, bankruptcy fraud, and environmental crimes end up in the federal courts.

Trust Our Lawyers to Fight for Your Rights

Each attorney at Fitzpatrick Jacks Smith & Uhl is prepared to fairly and aggressively challenge the government at every stage of a criminal prosecution. We each regularly represent clients before possible indictment and at trial. Our Dallas federal crimes defense attorneys recognize that our clients' reputation, freedom, and in some cases their lives are at risk. We spend countless hours analyzing the facts, interviewing, and preparing witnesses. We use experienced, credible investigators, experts, and specialists for support. We painstakingly review the law. At trial, the goal is simple: to win.