Practice Areas

• White Collar Criminal Defense:
  From the moment that a person or entity learns of their potential involvement as a witness, subject or target of a state of federal criminal investigation, that person or entity needs professional assistance in navigating what could be very troubled waters. Much can be done before any charges are filed and many of Mr. Wiechert's greatest victories relate to investigations that never resulted in criminal charges. From a cost as well as reputational standpoint, declinations are far superior to acquittals, and David has been very successful in achieving both.
  
  
• Corporate Internal Investigations:
  The discovery of potential criminal conduct by a employee can be a nightmare for a corporation. Mr. Wiechert's experience as a federal prosecutor, in conjunction with his ability to call on the assistance of former FBI, IRS and other law enforcement agents, allows him to determine the scope of the problem and prepare a detailed report and recommendations that can be utilized to help the entity best protect itself from criminal exposure.
  
  
• Criminal Appeals:
  Few trials and sentencing proceedings are perfect. It is crucial that a client facing an adverse outcome in the lower court has an experienced lawyer to bring all potential errors to the attention of the reviewing court.
  
  
• Administrative Agency Representation:
  Many times a formal or informal administrative hearing before the SEC, FTC, CFTC, IRS, FDA, or DOD can have criminal implications. Perhaps the hardest call a client and attorney must make is whether the client should assert the Fifth Amendment during these proceedings. Experience on both sides of the table allows Mr. Wiechert to provide sound advice to clients on this crucial issue. His trial experience allows him to defend against enforcement actions even if they don't turn criminal.
  
  
• Complicated Civil Litigation Defense:
  Prior to joining the United States Attorney's Office in Los Angeles, Mr. Wiechert was trained in the litigation department of one of the top law firms in the country, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher. Frequently civil fraud litigation turns into a criminal fraud investigation. When civil allegations have criminal ramifications, your lawyer needs to be adept in both arenas.

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