White Collar Compliance / Criminal Defense

Criminal prosecution places companies and individuals at risk in the most serious manner. Unlike civil lawsuits, there is no counterclaim or new matter. Criminal cases allow the law enforcement entities to use confidential informants, wiretaps, seized records, and cooperating witnesses.

Today, more than ever before, companies and their employees are subject to criminal penalties for conducting business. The Zarwin, Baum, DeVito, Kaplan, Schaer, & Toddy defense attorneys have experience as prosecutors, having tried hundreds of cases. They have also conducted criminal investigations and know the complexities of forensic evidence. These attorneys have practice in federal, state, juvenile, municipal, and district courts.

For white collar cases, it is critical that the client retains a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer as soon as possible. Typically, there is an investigatory stage where the opportunity to cooperate exists. The evidence gained will be used against the client if the investigation results in prosecution. Even if the charges are withdrawn or the client is ultimately acquitted in court, the cost of defending the case and the resulting damage to the reputation of the company or individual can be devastating.

At Zarwin Baum, we know when and how to cooperate. We have often been successful in avoiding formal charges, having prosecution withdrawn and in obtaining attractive negotiated pleas.

On the other hand, we also know when and how to fight. Our seriousness and readiness to go to trial has often been the key to our ability to obtain the best deal for our client.

Regardless of the type of criminal case, should the matter require representation at trial, our clients can have the confidence that comes from being represented by a respected attorney with a track record of success. That success comes from thorough preparation, detailed knowledge of the law, experience handling tough cases, and superior trial skills.

We have represented clients against a wide range of allegations including a multi-million dollar mortgage scam, murder, arson, tax evasion, drug dealing, fraudulent marriage, assault, sexual assault, weapons violations, driving under the influence, burglary, and robbery.

Our defense team also conducts internal investigations of possible wrongdoing on behalf of our clients. Our investigations are thorough yet nondisruptive. We evaluate the findings in light of how a prosecutor or judge would evaluate them and then make our recommendations to our client. If our client decides that the information should be disclosed to a law enforcement agency, our lawyers will package and present it in the most client-advantageous and ethical manner.

If you would like to know more about our services, you may contact our white collar compliance & criminal defense professionals.