Federal Defense Attorneys Serving the Entire U.S.

Federal prosecutors take sex crime investigations by the FBI, HSI, and U.S. Marshalls Service very seriously. Our lawyers will fight back against charges related to sexual abuse, child pornography, and internet-based sex offenses by dismantling digital evidence, challenging forensic reports, and attacking unreliable witness statements.

If the DEA, FBI, or the Department of Homeland Security are levying federal drug crime charges against you, Combs Waterkotte can help you fight back. Our firm builds first-rate defense strategies to battle federal drug trafficking charges, drug conspiracy allegations, and accusations relating to the importation of controlled substances.

If an assault, armed robbery, or kidnapping results in a violent crime charge, you need to start building your defense as soon as possible. Combs Waterkotte’s federal crimes defense lawyers know how to challenge violent criminal charges. We’ll challenge unlawful searches, examine whether your charges fit the alleged conduct, and negotiate aggressively with prosecutors on your behalf.

It doesn’t get much more serious than a federal homicide charge. Combs Waterkotte is ready to stand by your side through a long trial with sharp focus and complete determination every step of the way. We’ll challenge witness accounts, attack forensic evidence and testing methods, and create reasonable doubt to battle for a not-guilty verdict.

One of the most aggressively prosecuted white-collar crimes, a conviction for bank fraud carries penalties of up to 30 years in prison and fines up to $1 million per count. Combs Waterkotte can push back against allegations of check fraud, counterfeiting and forgery, identity theft and fraud, and embezzlement to preserve your freedom and future.

Whether you’ve been accused of making deceptive online transactions through ecommerce platforms or transmitting false financial data to lenders or banks, our federal wire fraud attorneys can help. We dissect complicated financial evidence to punch holes in the prosecution’s theory and get your charges reduced or dismissed.

The U.S. government takes fraud charges incredibly seriously. Mail fraud, securities fraud, and tax evasion charges can bring unrelenting investigations from the IRS and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. Our federal defense attorneys have experience in dealing with these agencies and are ready to build your defense.

Facing a federal felony charge is one of the most daunting things someone can go through. Whether it’s a white collar crime, a drug offense, a weapons charge, or a sex crime, defendants are up against the full force of several federal agencies. Our federal criminal defense lawyer have nation-wide resources to take on any federal felony you’re facing.

Anything from a switchblade or a straw purchase to an automatic rifle or arms dealing can bring about federal weapons charges. Combs Waterkotte’s federal criminal lawyers are well-versed in the nuances of federal weapons laws and can build a defense designed to get your charges reduced or dismissed.

Whether you’ve been accused of bank fraud, money laundering, tax fraud, or conspiracy, Combs Waterkotte can help. Our firm provides defenses against white collar crime accusations that preserve your freedom and protect your reputation. We’ll stand by your side against the IRS, SEC Division of Enforcement, FBI, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Federal conspiracy charges can be very broad and incredibly far-reaching. Our federal defense attorneys can help by minimizing your involvement in the alleged conspiracy and protect you from a life-changing conviction. We’ll intervene before charges are filed, hire experts to corroborate your defense, and help prevent you from incriminating yourself.

Investigations involving the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act are highly complex. Whether it’s a drug investigation by the DEA, a white-collar crime probe by the IRS, or a violent crime inquiry by the FBI, our federal defense attorneys are fully equipped to take on the government and maintain your innocence.