Federal Crimes Attorney in Chicago, Illinois
What types of federal criminal cases have you tried?
What types of federal criminal cases have you tried?
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Their experience in handling cases for defendants in federal criminal court is extensive and diverse. Surprisingly, many cases that might seem typical for state court, such as drug offenses, gun charges, carjackings, kidnappings, and bank robberies, are often prosecuted at the federal level. Beyond these so-called “street crimes,” they have also handled more complex cases, including murder-for-hire, healthcare fraud, bank fraud, and various forms of conspiracy, wire fraud, and mail fraud.
Given their extensive career, they have likely encountered nearly every type of federal criminal offense. Their expertise particularly shines in white-collar cases, a hallmark of their practice. These typically involve healthcare fraud, bank fraud, and mortgage fraud, often tied to larger fraudulent schemes with a wire fraud component, making them subject to federal charges.
Chicago, IL criminal defense attorney Michael Leonard discusses the types of federal criminal cases he’s tried. He explains that I have extensive experience handling a wide range of cases on behalf of defendants in federal criminal proceedings. Surprisingly, many of these cases cover offenses that are typically associated with state courts, such as drug crimes, firearm offenses, carjackings, kidnappings, and bank robberies. However, we also handle more significant cases, including murder-for-hire, healthcare fraud, bank fraud, conspiracy, wire fraud, and mail fraud. With my years of practice, I have likely encountered almost every type of federal criminal offense imaginable.
One of our notable areas of expertise is white-collar crime. These cases often revolve around healthcare fraud, bank fraud, mortgage fraud, or other fraudulent schemes that fall within the federal jurisdiction. The involvement of wire fraud elements frequently leads to federal charges in these types of cases.
By leveraging this diverse experience, we are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of federal criminal defense, regardless of the nature of the offense. Our ability to handle both street crimes and white-collar cases allows us to provide comprehensive legal representation to our clients facing federal charges.
