Conduct that violates a federal statute is prosecuted in federal court — a system with its own rules, its own procedures, and judges who hold lifetime appointments. If you are facing federal charges, you need a defense attorney with specialized federal experience.
At Maverick Litigation, all three of our attorneys are former federal prosecutors with decades of combined experience in the federal courtrooms of West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. We know the judges who will hear your case — and we have tried cases before them. We defend licensed professionals, business owners, and executives across the region against the most serious federal charges, including healthcare fraud, tax crimes, and white-collar offenses.
The Federal Criminal Process
Federal cases begin with an investigation: agents interview witnesses, collect documents, monitor business activity, and issue administrative or grand jury subpoenas. It may not be clear whether you are a target or a witness. Once prosecutors believe they have sufficient evidence, they seek a grand jury indictment — and from there the case moves fast: an initial appearance follows almost immediately, you enter a plea at arraignment, and trial preparation begins at once. The time to build your defense is before that clock starts.
If you receive any government inquiry — however routine it seems — do not answer questions or produce documents without counsel.
Why Maverick Litigation
Our attorneys — including a former United States Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia — prosecuted high-profile federal cases before moving to the defense. We know how the government builds healthcare fraud, tax, and white-collar cases, and where those cases break down. We appear regularly in the federal courts of West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, and our professional relationships often let us learn early what an investigation involves and push for a swift resolution — sometimes before charges are ever filed.
If you are the target of a federal investigation or indictment, you need a strong advocate immediately. For more information or to schedule a consultation, contact us today.