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Accused of a Federal Crime? — Your Liberty is at Risk

The federal government takes the investigation of potential criminal activity very seriously. Their investigations are full-scale, often lasting a year or more before formal charges are filed. As a result, insurmountable evidence from wiretaps and other surveillance techniques can be gathered, documented and eventually used to convict you.

To protect your rights and your future, it is absolutely imperative to retain the services of an experienced and respected criminal defense lawyer as soon as you discover or even suspect that you are the subject of a federal investigation.

With more than 20 years of legal experience, attorney Seth P. Chazin provides the aggressive, reputable defense that clients facing conviction on federal charges need. The stakes in federal criminal cases are extremely high. Make sure your rights are fully protected.

Attorney Seth P. Chazin represents mature clients facing serious federal charges. Contact his San Francisco Bay Area law office to schedule a free consultation. Telephones are answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Putting Forth a Large-Scale Defense

The large-scale surveillance and sophisticated investigative techniques employed in federal criminal investigations necessitates a large-scale defense. Seth P. Chazin has the organizational skills, resources and negotiation techniques to handle complicated federal criminal cases. Through the use of experts, independent investigators and negotiations with prosecutors, he will strive to obtain either a dismissal or successful resolution.

His federal crime defense representation spans the following areas:

Pre-File Representation — Early Intervention

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

Aggressive Federal Crimes 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 the highest quality representation.

His history of success speaks for itself.


Successful Federal Crime Defenses

Federal money laundering: Wiretap evidence exposed defendant in major money laundering and extortion ring - case dismissed.

International Drug Trafficking: Federal wiretap case involving more than 20 co-defendants in an international narcotics ring. More than 20 years of prison was negotiated down to “credit for time served”. Client received one of the lowest sentences of any of the co-defendants.

Human Trafficking: Federal wiretap case involving more than 20 co-defendants for importation of prostitutes. The client, who was not a U.S. citizen and was caught on the wire, was not deported and served minimum time in jail.

Federal Theft: Client accused of stealing various items off of federal property. Client confessed. Aggressive pre-trial preparation and negotiations resulted in all charges dismissed.


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 attorney Seth P. Chazin or call immediately at 1-800-499-9902.

*Certified by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization

Oakland / Alameda County

1164 Solano Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94706

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Seth P. Chazin is licensed to practice law in all federal courts of the United States and the state courts of California.

San Francisco criminal attorney Seth P. Chazin has offices in San Francisco and Berkeley, and handles criminal defense cases throughout California, including San Francisco, Berkeley, Walnut Creek, Richmond, Alameda County, Contra Costa County, San Mateo County, San Francisco County, Marin County & Santa Clara County.