Criminal Defense

Criminal Law

When government agencies, law enforcement, and prosecutors set their sights on our clients, Klinedinst’s Criminal Law attorneys provide timely, vigorous defense against a wide array of criminal charges. These charges may include allegations involving white collar crime, fraud, larceny, public corruption, and a host of other business crimes. Our experienced Criminal Law attorneys also regularly defend individuals and professional licensees accused of all manner of federal and state felony and misdemeanor prosecutions, from DUI and domestic violence to homicide.

In criminal investigations, maintaining an eye on the long-game is just as important as providing nimble, effective representation on an exigent basis. Klinedinst Criminal Law lawyers work in tandem with professionals from our corporate and securities, appeals, transportation, international, and business litigation groups to provide the sophisticated support necessary to defend clients against even the most complex criminal charges.

Learn more about our Criminal Law group, and contact one of our defense attorneys.

White Collar Criminal Defense

Klinedinst’s White Collar Criminal Defense practice group regularly defends corporate and professional clients in government investigations and cases alleging all types of financial and business crimes, including healthcare, real estate, and securities fraud, as well as bribery and public corruption. When facing criminal prosecution, it is essential to work with attorneys who are multi-disciplinary, experienced in a wide array of different practice areas, and trial-ready. In many cases, criminal investigations can spur or spring from civil litigation. Our experienced attorneys can handle the complexity, particularly in cases involving multiple or simultaneous prosecutions, and recognize both the risk and opportunity presented by these parallel proceedings.

Because every white-collar prosecution poses a unique set of challenges, experience in dealing with investigative agencies is paramount when building a defense or resolving a case. Klinedinst attorneys have handled or defended cases involving the following agencies and government bodies:

• United States Attorney’s Office / Department of Justice (DOJ)
• United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
• The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
• The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
• Military Courts
• The California Attorney General
• District Attorneys and City Attorneys in California
• The State Bar of California
• The California Board of Accountancy
• The California Medical Board
• The California State Contractors Licensing Board
• Air Pollution Control Districts
• Regional State Water Boards

The increasing criminalization of acts that were formerly handled in an administrative or civil proceeding demands that a client have representation by attorneys who are comfortable and capable in all of these arenas. Early recognition of the potential for criminal exposure can be critical to the protection of individuals and the preservation of small businesses. From the earliest stages of a criminal investigation to the defense of charges before a jury or government agency, our attorneys have the experience and technical knowledge necessary to wage a vigorous defense. Learn more about our White Collar Criminal Defense group, and contact one of our attorneys featured to the right.

Criminal Defense

Criminal investigations and charges can create serious legal, professional, and business concerns. Klinedinst’s Criminal Defense attorneys represent individuals, professionals, and businesses facing investigations, criminal proceedings, and related regulatory matters.

Our attorneys understand that criminal matters do not always exist in isolation. An investigation may overlap with civil litigation, regulatory proceedings, licensing issues, or other disputes. Klinedinst draws on experience across multiple practice areas to help clients understand these overlapping issues and develop an appropriate defense strategy.

Criminal Defense Capabilities

• White Collar Criminal Defense
• Government and regulatory investigations
• Financial and business-related crimes
• Fraud allegations
• Bribery and public corruption
• Parallel criminal and civil proceedings
• Professional and licensing-related matters
• State and federal criminal proceedings

Klinedinst attorneys have experience handling matters involving federal, state, and local agencies, including the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, California Attorney General, and California district and city attorneys, as well as professional licensing and regulatory agencies.

Early involvement can be particularly important when an investigation has the potential to develop into criminal charges or related civil and administrative proceedings. Our attorneys work with clients from the investigative stages through negotiations, regulatory proceedings, litigation, and trial.

To learn more about our Criminal Defense capabilities, contact a member of the Klinedinst team.

Related Practice Areas

• White Collar Criminal Defense
• Professional License Defense
• Directors and Officers
• Environmental and Land Use