Federal Criminal Defense Attorney in Omaha

More Than 20 Years of Legal Experience for Federal Investigations & Charges

Federal allegations require careful attention to the investigation, the government’s evidence, and the procedures that apply in federal court. At Michael J. Fitzpatrick, Attorney at Law, we represent people facing federal criminal allegations and develop defense strategies tailored to each client’s circumstances.

Michael J. Fitzpatrick has more than 20 years of legal experience. As a former police officer and city and county prosecutor, he understands how authorities investigate alleged offenses, evaluate evidence, and build charges.

Call (402) 809-5008 to speak with our federal criminal defense attorney about an investigation, arrest, or charge.

Federal Allegations Within Our Criminal Defense Practice

Federal jurisdiction, meaning the government’s authority to prosecute conduct under federal law, can arise from allegations involving interstate activity or federally regulated institutions. Federal prosecutions may involve drug trafficking, firearms offenses, financial fraud, or conspiracy. Our listed criminal defense practice areas include drug crimes, white-collar crimes, felonies, and misdemeanors.

Our white-collar defense work includes allegations involving:

• Fraud: Credit card fraud, mortgage fraud, health care fraud, bank fraud, mail fraud, insurance fraud, tax fraud, wire fraud, and securities fraud.
• Financial misconduct: Identity theft, tax evasion, embezzlement, bribery, investment scams, and Ponzi schemes.
• Coordinated activity: Racketeering and conspiracy allegations.

Some of these offenses may be prosecuted in federal court. The appropriate jurisdiction depends on the alleged acts, the agencies involved, and the government’s charging decisions. We assess the specific allegations rather than assuming state and federal proceedings will follow the same path.

When to Seek Counsel During a Federal Investigation

Federal prosecutors may spend substantial time gathering evidence before an arrest. An investigation can involve surveillance, search warrants, wiretaps, financial records, cell phone analysis, confidential informants, controlled purchases, global positioning system tracking, and subpoenas.

Signs that you may need immediate legal guidance include:

• Federal agents request an interview.
• Authorities execute a search warrant.
• You receive a grand jury subpoena.
• Investigators seize a phone or financial records.
• You learn that another person is cooperating with authorities.

Early representation allows you to obtain guidance before an interview, search, or charging decision creates additional consequences. Michael worked as a Douglas County public defender and an Omaha city prosecutor before entering private practice in October 2005. We draw on that criminal justice experience to evaluate the known evidence and prepare an individualized defense strategy.

Request a Free Initial Consultation

We offer free initial consultations with no cost for case evaluation. Our contact form allows you to provide basic information about the allegations and tell us how to reach you.

Call (402) 809-5008 to request a free initial consultation with our federal criminal defense lawyer in Omaha.