Protecting Your Rights in Federal Court
If you are under federal investigation, or if you have been indicted by a federal grand jury, the effectiveness of your defense will largely depend on your lawyer's experience with the distinctive practices and procedures of U.S. District Court. For the advice of an experienced federal defense attorney, contact the Denver law firm of Castle & Castle for a free consultation.
The best time to start your federal defense is before you are indicted
Because federal prosecution generally follows a grand jury indictment, people under investigation for certain federal offenses sometimes get advance notice of the government's interest in them. You might get approached by FBI or DEA agents for an "informal" interview. You might get a subpoena to testify before the grand jury or turn documents over to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Someone you know or work with might appear before a grand jury.
Especially in cases involving charges of fraud or conspiracy, the chance to consult with a lawyer before indictment can be a valuable opportunity to develop your own defense or otherwise work to reduce your exposure to punishment.
At Castle & Castle, our familiarity with the demands of federal criminal defense can help you by clarifying your status in a complex criminal investigation, advising you about the best ways to respond to federal law enforcement contacts, and working with the prosecution to steer the potential charges away from you. The sooner you get sound advice and representation, the better your chances of avoiding the worst consequences of a serious federal charge.
We represent clients accused of federal drug crimes and fraud charges
The criminal trial lawyers of Castle & Castle advise and defend people through all phases of a federal prosecution on such charges as the following:
- Drug crimes, including smuggling or trafficking charges
- White collar charges ranging from Social Security fraud to federal tax crimes
- Bank robbery
- Federal weapons offenses
- Conspiracy cases
- Assault of a federal officer
- Crimes on a military base, national park or other federal property
AV-rated* defense attorney Jim Castle is only one of five Colorado lawyers certified as "learned counsel" by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to defend federal capital cases. While these cases are rare, this certification speaks to his detailed knowledge of federal procedure and his skill as an advocate in the most serious criminal cases.
To learn more about the scope of our federal defense practice and our ability to help you, contact an attorney at Castle & Castle in Denver.
* CV, BV, and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties, Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell Ratings evaluate two categories--legal ability and general ethical standards.
