Federal Crimes

Federal Crime Attorney in the San Francisco Bay Area

Federal criminal cases typically involve full-scale investigations by law enforcement which can result in insurmountable evidence against the accused. As a result sophisticated investigative tools, such as wire-taps and other surveillance techniques, this evidence can be difficult to challenge. It is crucial to hire an experienced federal criminal lawyer with a reputation for success.

With 20 years of legal experience, the Law Offices of Seth P. Chazin provides the aggressive, experienced, and reputable defense that clients facing federal charges need. Contact federal crimes lawyer Seth Chazin for a free consultation.

Aggressive Federal Crime Defense

A Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist*, Seth P. Chazin is familiar with federal criminal procedure as well as the methods which many prosecutors utilize. He puts this knowledge to use providing clients with relentless proactive representation. He is experienced handling cases ranging from federal computer fraud to computer sex crimes and other federal crimes, such as:

• Fraud and embezzlement
• Computer and internet crimes
• Internet sex crimes
• Other sex offenses
• Drug crimes
• White collar crimes

Pre-File Representation - Early Intervention

As an experienced federal crime lawyer, he recognizes the significance of early intervention. Therefore, he strives to get involved as soon as clients become aware of federal investigations against them. This pre-file representation has in many cases resulted in the dismissal of charges or resolution of the case without charges ever having been filed.

The large-scale surveillance and sophisticated investigative techniques employed in federal criminal investigations necessitate a large-scale defense. Attorney Chazin has the organizational skills, resources, and negotiation techniques to handle complicated federal criminal cases. His use of experts, independent investigators, and his negotiations with prosecutors can increase the chance for dismissal or for successful resolution.

Victories/Successful Defenses

• Federal money laundering: Wiretap evidence exposed defendant in major money laundering and extortion ring - case dismissed.
• Federal Fraud: Pre-file resolution of highly publicized internet scam allegations – no charges filed/
• Federal Social Security Fraud: Pre-file resolution in fraud investigation - no charges filed.
• Federal Narcotics: International drug importation – client received probation and no jail time.
• International Drug Trafficking: Major federal wiretap case involving more than 20 co-defendants in an international narcotics ring. More than 20 years of prison was negotiated down to nearly “Credit for time served” meaning that he received one of the lowest sentences of anyone involved.
• Importation of Prostitutes / Human Trafficking: Major federal wiretap case involving more than 20 co-defendants for importation of prostitutes. The client, a refugee, was not deported and served minimum time in jail.

Read more about our federal crimes victories and successess

If you are the subject of a federal investigation or have been charged with a federal crime, protect your rights and your future. Start planning your defense strategy and contact federal crime defense lawyer Seth Chazin. While many of his clients come from Oakland and San Francisco, Attorney Chazin accepts clients throughout the Bay area, including those in San Mateo, Marin, and Contra Costa Counties.

*Certified by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization