Our Expertise
Specialized Criminal Defense
Criminal prosecution or investigation can be devastating to people and businesses. SCMV’s Specialized Criminal Defense attorneys represent clients at every level of investigation and prosecution by federal, state and administrative/regulatory agencies including the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Elections Commission. We have successfully defended clients in cases involving:
- alleged tax fraud vs. the U.S. Department of Justice, the Internal Revenue Service and the California Franchise Tax Board
- alleged violations of Clean Water and Clean Air Act, and other federal environmental laws
- alleged failure to report and pay California sales tax
- grand jury investigations, where we work to limit or prevent prosecution
- alleged fraud by employers regarding workers’ compensation premiums
- charges of fraudulent billing
- qui tam suits against companies under the Federal False Claims Act
- attempts by foreign governments to obtain the extradition of individuals from the U.S.
When the need arises, the SCMV Specialized Criminal Defense team can commit the full talent and energy required to represent a client successfully, giving our client an experienced and unwavering ally in defending his or her actions and reputations.
SCMV was awarded a “first-tier” ranking in 2010 by US News Media Group and Best Lawyers for its Criminal Defense, White Collar practice.
The SCMV Specialized Criminal Defense Practice:
Perseverance . . . beyond the letter of the law.