Sacramento Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer
Our criminal defense law firm, with a proven track record, represents clients in federal criminal investigations and prosecutions in Sacramento, California.
Suppose you find yourself the target of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), or other federal law enforcement agency. In that case, you can trust our expertise to guide you through.
When facing a federal investigation, the key to avoiding conviction is a well-crafted defense strategy. Our experienced Sacramento federal criminal defense attorney is proactive in using their knowledge to protect you, giving you the best chance at a favorable outcome.
Our defense lawyers are known nationwide for representing clients in high-stakes federal criminal issues. If you are accused of illegally distributing controlled substances or defrauding the federal government, we can defend you.
Are You Facing a Criminal Investigation?
Once we are retained, our law firm immediately begins gathering as much information about your case as possible. We delve into why you are being targeted and what evidence has been uncovered against you, ensuring we are fully prepared to defend you.
Our proactive approach will give you a sense of security and confidence in our ability to handle your case effectively.
We will also learn if the U.S. Attorney's Office is close to seeking an indictment. This information will allow us to assess your potential exposure as a result of the criminal investigation, giving you a sense of security in our approach.
We will also examine the strength of the government's case and the best way to try to resolve your case favorably before the prosecutor takes your case to a grand jury.
If federal prosecutors have evidence for an indictment, we will employ various strategies to prevent the grand jury from finding probable cause, thereby giving you hope and reassurance in our ability to defend you.
Defense for All Federal Criminal Cases
Federal prosecutors often seek multiple charges that could lead to years of incarceration. At the Hedding Law Firm, we represent clients in all types of criminal matters, including the following:
- Healthcare Fraud,
- Federal Drug Crimes,
- Wire Fraud,
- Mail Fraud,
- Bank Fraud,
- Tax Evasion,
- Insurance Fraud,
- Securities Fraud
- Money Laundering,
- Public Corruption,
- Conspiracy and Attempt.
The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA ) investigates cases with alleged offenses involving controlled substances, including illegal drugs and prescription medications. Manufacturing and distribution of drugs such as cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin are also investigated.
They can also conduct audits for the improper dispensing of prescription opioids and other addictive prescription drugs.
Overview of the Eastern District of California
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of California is one of four federal district court jurisdictions in the State of California. The others are the Central, Southern, and Northern Districts.
Federal district courts have the power to preside over cases for federal crimes, as well as civil actions.
The Eastern District covers the largest geographical area of the four districts in California. The main divisional offices are in Sacramento and Fresno, with magistrate judges in Yosemite, Redding, and Bakersfield. The courthouse locations are:
Robert T. Matsui Federal Courthouse
501 I Street, Room 4-200
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-930-4000
Robert E. Coyle Federal Courthouse
2500 Tulare Street, Room 1501
Fresno, CA 93721
559-499-5600
Redding Federal Courthouse
2986 Bechelli Lane
Redding, CA 96002
530-246-5416
Bakersfield Federal Courthouse
510 19th Street, Suite 200
Bakersfield, CA 93301
661-326-6620
Yosemite Federal Courthouse
9004 Castle Cliff Court
Yosemite, CA 95389
209-372-0320
The Eastern District is divided into two main divisions, Sacramento and Fresno. The Sacramento Division serves the counties of Alpine, Amador, Butte, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Mono, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Solano, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Yolo, and Yuba.
The Fresno Division serves the counties of Calaveras, Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus, Tulare, and Tuolumne.
Federal Judges in the Eastern District
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California is presided over by six full-time federal judges who are appointed for life. The current President nominates these judges, and the Senate must confirm them.
To assist with the caseload, the Eastern District Court has six senior judges and ten magistrate judges.
Senior judges are federal judges who can retire after reaching a certain age and completing at least 15 years of service, but they continue to hear cases voluntarily.
Magistrate judges are lower-level judges who are elected to eight-year renewable terms. While their duties may differ, they're generally assigned specific tasks by active federal Judges to help with court proceedings or to hear misdemeanor and petty criminal offenses.
Chief judges have administrative responsibilities regarding their district court. They oversee the management of the court, including assigning cases to other judges, setting court schedules, and ensuring the court's operations run smoothly.
Unlike the Supreme Court, where only one justice is nominated to be chief, the chief judges rotate with the district court judges.
To be a chief judge, they must be in active service on the court for at least one year, be under 65, and have no prior service as a chief judge.
How Federal District Courts Work
With a deep understanding of the federal court system, we are well-equipped to handle your case effectively and guide you through the legal process. You can rest assured that you are in good hands with our experienced team.
These courts are responsible for hearing both criminal and civil cases related to U.S. federal law and Constitutional issues, including intellectual property, patents, antitrust cases, and more.
Federal courts also hear cases for various federal crimes, such as terrorism, tax evasion, counterfeiting, interstate drug trafficking, and more.
Adverse decisions in the Eastern District of California may be appealed to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, located in San Francisco.
This process involves submitting a formal request, known as a notice of appeal, to the higher court to review the decision made in the district court. Our experienced attorneys can guide you through this process, including a referral to prepare and file the notice of appeal in the appellate court.
Contact our Federal Defense Attorneys for Help
Our Sacramento criminal defense lawyers represent defendants who have been charged with one or more federal crimes. We appear in front of federal judges at the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California.
We have years of experience handling misdemeanors and felonies at the federal level. If you are facing an investigation by federal agencies or have been charged with a federal crime, such as white-collar crimes, sex crimes, violation of federal narcotics distribution, or any other federal offense, contact us to review the details.
You need the legal assistance of attorneys experienced in handling federal criminal charges. Our federal defense lawyers are well-versed in federal law and have extensive experience in defending cases in federal criminal courts.
With our proven track record and extensive experience, you can trust us to provide you with the best possible defense. The Hedding Law Firm is located in Los Angeles, CA.
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