If you are under investigation for a federal crime or have been charged in federal court, you are about to enter the most daunting, complex criminal justice system. Federal prosecutors have the full weight, authority and resources of the United States government behind them. It is your job to do all you can to protect your interests, beginning with finding an experienced defense attorney.
Remember You Are Innocent Until Proven Guilty
Criminal defense lawyer Ron Cordova has successfully represented clients facing federal criminal indictment or charged with federal offenses since 1979. Because the federal system has its own complex rules and procedures for evidentiary discovery and sentencing, strategies unique to federal criminal practice may take years to understand and apply effectively. This is not the time to work with an inexperienced lawyer or one who handles federal cases only occasionally. The stakes are much higher and the sentences are much more severe than at the state level.
Federal charges are based on violations of specific federal statutes. Federal indictments are therefore more narrowly drawn and more precise in their scope than state criminal complaints. Many federal offenses could also be charged as state crimes. With narcotics offenses, effective strategies include working with state and federal prosecutors to get the case referred for prosecution in state court, where the possible sentences are less severe. White collar crimes such as fraud, however, typically draw stiffer sentences in the state system.
Experience in Every Part of the Federal Trial Process
Federal sentencing guidelines are tough and sentencing is a formalized process separate and apart from the criminal trial. But accepting a plea agreement in a federal criminal case doesn’t have to mean that you are going to prison. If you have been charged with a federal offense or are under federal investigation as a suspect or witness, seek aggressive legal representation right away.
Attorney Ron Cordova has experience representing individuals charged with federal offenses such as:
- Narcotics offenses and other drug crimes
- Child abduction and kidnapping
- Mail and wire fraud; money laundering
- Federal internet crimes
“I draw on my experience to develop creative, effective strategies to obtain the best possible result, without a conviction and jail time whenever possible. I have more than 40 years of experience successfully representing clients charged in federal court to back this up.” — Defense Attorney Ron Cordova
Free Consultations For People Charged In Federal Court
From his law office in Irvine, federal criminal defense attorney Ron Cordova represents clients charged with misdemeanor and felony offenses in Orange County and communities throughout Southern California. AV-rated*, the law firm represents clients charged with federal offenses in federal courts across the United States. To schedule a free initial consultation, call toll free at 949-769-2175 or contact the office by e-mail as soon as possible.
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