Utah Federal Criminal Defense Lawyers

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The Utah federal criminal defense lawyers at Evergreen Attorneys are ready to stand by your side when it matters most. We deliver high level representation and are proud to provide exceptional federal criminal defense to our Utah white collar crime clients all across the United States. We are ready to defend you against government overreach today.

Call our Utah white collar crime lawyer office today at 801-948-9996 or fill out a contact form online if you are ready to take the first step towards reclaiming your future. Or you can read on below to learn more about the federal criminal investigation process.

 

When you’re facing federal charges or under federal investigation, hope alone is not enough. You need a strong, well executed defense strategy. Evergreen Attorneys stand ready to assist with your federal case in Salt Lake City, Provo, West Valley City, West Jordan, and throughout Utah. The right defense team can be the deciding factor between maintaining your freedom and serving time in the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

Utah Federal Defense Lawyers With Deep Experience

Our team of experienced Utah federal defense lawyers are ready to take your call, develop a plan for your case, and walk you through this difficult process from day one. But we want to be clear: we are different than a traditional law firm. We do not employ dozens of associate attorneys and hundreds of paralegals. We do not spend thousands of dollars on prestige office space in tall downtown office buildings. That is because we are a boutique federal criminal defense law firm.

Every decision we make in our firm at Evergreen Attorneys from the cases we take, our office staff, our locations, our technology, and even down to our scheduling is tailored to providing unparalleled federal criminal defense results for our clients.

We are not personal injury lawyers. We are not family lawyers. We are not transactional attorneys. We are the federal criminal defense team that you call to be in your corner when it is you versus the United States of America.

What Utah White Collar Attorneys Will Handle My Case?

If you call Evergreen Attorneys today for help in your federal criminal case you will speak with a senior partner; not some green associate attorney. White Collar crime is a grave offense that can lead to severe consequences if a conviction occurs. The good news is that, you will speak with either Zachary Newland or David Boyer. Our two founders.

Here is the tough part: we are picky. We are intentionally small and do not take every federal criminal case that comes across our desk.

If we decide that you need representation and your case is a good fit for our office, one of our attorneys will be ready to fly to meet with you in person within one business day. That is our guarantee at Evergreen Attorneys. Personal representation for Utah federal criminal defense cases at the highest level today.

Put simply: you get Zachary Newland and David Boyer when you hire our Utah federal defense law firm. Both of our founding members handle federal criminal defense cases all across the country including all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. We work with our experienced team of investigators and local counsel all across the country to bring the same level of excellence to each of our cases.

Many law firms tout their “experience” or supposed “wins” while stocking their office with former prosecutors. If you are reading this blog, you will no doubt have seen federal criminal defense lawyers in Utah claiming to be great defense attorneys because they themselves are former prosecutors. You should ask these federal defense lawyers how many “wins” they are counting from their time trying to put people in prison.

At Evergreen Attorneys, we promise that no lawyer you will ever work with has ever been a federal prosecutor. Why is that? Because we believe in our client’s innocence.

It is our experience that the traits and skills that help keep people out of federal prison are entirely different than the skill set of a person who spent years putting people into prisons. 

It’s like choosing a doctor who diagnoses the problem and the one who specializes in protecting patients through complex recovery. When your life is on the line, you want the specialist who knows how to defend your health at every stage, not just identify the issue.

Our Utah federal criminal defense lawyers know how to defend you from day one. They know how long this process will take, how emotionally difficult it will be, how to recover from it all, and most importantly, they know what it takes to get your life back on track.

Utah Federal Criminal Investigations

Federal criminal investigations can start with a number of different agencies. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Justice (DOJ), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Securities and Exchange Commissions (SEC), or the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) can all start federal investigations.

The vast majority of federal criminal cases in Utah are heard in the Salt Lake City division. Federal criminal cases in Utah are specifically brought in front of federal judges located in the Orrin G. House Hatch United States Courthouse or a smaller number of cases at the St. George Courthouse.

The most important thing to keep in mind is that if you are facing a federal investigation it is not too late to avoid federal charges. Many people mistakenly believe that a federal investigation means a federal criminal charge is going to be filed. That is a reactive way to practice federal criminal defense that we at Evergreen Attorneys disagree with.

If you are facing a federal investigation in Utah, the first thing you need to do is take a deep breath. If you received a subpoena, a target letter, or a civil investigative demand it is not the end of your professional career. We are going to provide a quick breakdown of some of the most common investigative tools we see in our Utah federal criminal defense cases at Evergreen Attorneys. As always, call us if you want specific actionable legal advice about your situation.

I received a federal civil investigative demand in Salt Lake City. What does that mean?

For example, we have an entire page dedicated to explaining “what is a civil investigative demand” here: https://evergreenattorneys.com/criminal-defense/civil-investigative-demand-cid/

A Civil Investigative Demand (CID) is a tool used by government agencies to investigate potential violations of laws and regulations. Similar to a standard subpoena, a CID aims to gather and obtain evidence. Unlike a subpoena which is often issued in the course of ongoing litigation, a CID is an administrative order that operates before any lawsuit is filed.

• CIDs are issued to compel an individual or entity to produce documents, answer written questions, or provide oral testimony.

• These orders are used to preemptively uncover evidence of illegal activity. By obtaining relevant documents and testimony early in the investigative process, courtroom actors can determine whether sufficient grounds exist to proceed with formal legal action.

• Because these tools do not require prior judicial approval, CIDs can pose a significant advantage for investigators to efficiently gather relevant information.

What should you do if you or your business received a Civil Investigative Demand in a Utah federal criminal investigation? First, do not try to ignore it. That will only make the situation worse. All too often we see people receive these scary documents, ignore them, and then their situation spirals out of control. As with many things in life, you need to confront the civil investigative demand head-on to have the best results.

Second, you need to contact Utah federal criminal defense lawyers who are experienced with answering civil investigative demands.

Most Utah lawyers practice exclusively in state court; they defend DUIs, basic drug cases, and even serious violent felonies. The tools those lawyers know and use are incredibly different than the tools a Utah federal white collar crime attorney uses. At Evergreen Attorneys, we have a skillset based on years of experience to protect you when responding to a civil investigative demand. Often times, you need to be prepared to litigate and negotiate the scope of the production (i.e., the records you will turn over). Your Utah federal criminal defense lawyer also needs to make sure that you preserve any privilege (including attorney-client privilege) in the response to a CID. Evergreen Attorneys are ready to help you respond to a CID in Utah.

A Federal Target Letter Showed Up in the Mail. What are my next steps?

A federal target letter is a different type of document that often is delivered to people in the pre-indictment phase of a federal criminal investigation. Again we have an entire article about federal target letters you may read here: https://evergreenattorneys.com/target-letter/federal-target-letter/. If you or your company received a federal target letter in Salt Lake City, West Village City, or Provo, Utah, read below for an introduction to how you can get your life back on track.

• A target letter is a serious legal document sent by a federal prosecutor or the Department of Justice (DOJ) to signal that you are under investigation for a federal crime. Target letters are often issued after authorities have gathered substantial evidence suggesting that a crime has been committed. Prosecutors issue these letters in cases that involve serious federal offenses, such as white-collar crimes, financial crimes, federal program violations, and professional practice issues.

• While receiving a target letter does not automatically mean you will be charged with a crime, it is a strong signal that you are under scrutiny. These letters are part of the formal pre-indictment process, serving as notice of the government’s intent to proceed with an investigation or prosecution. In many cases, the letter may also include a request for the recipient to meet with federal investigators or to testify before a grand jury.

• The primary purpose of a target letter is to inform the recipient about the government’s investigation, allowing them to respond before formal criminal charges are filed. The letter may also include a request for the individual to provide information or testify, presenting an opportunity for the person to provide a defense or explain their actions.

We firmly believe that receiving a target letter is not the end of the world; it does not mean that a grand jury will indict you or your company tomorrow. The white collar crime attorneys at Evergreen Attorneys believe that receiving a target letter is a chance to confront allegations head on. If you received a target letter from federal investigators in Utah, this may be your last best chance to avoid the filing of federal criminal charges.

For example, your federal criminal defense lawyers can ask to meet with the investigators to explain questions that they might have about the propriety of your decisions. It can also represent an opportunity for you or your company to cooperate against the actual wrongdoers instead of being swept up in charges yourself.

Federal target letters in Utah are scary. There is no way around that. The Utah federal criminal defense lawyer team at Evergreen Attorneys is here to turn that scary document into an opportunity for you to get the best outcome possible in your federal investigation.

What do I do with a Utah federal grand jury subpoena?

Receiving a subpoena to testify in front of a federal grand jury in Utah is a big deal. Unlike receiving a CID or target letter, a grand jury subpoena means that the formal judicial process of investigating and likely charging federal criminal violations has started.

A federal grand jury subpoena is a formal demand for a person to provide either testimony or documents that is issued by a federal court judge at the request of federal prosecutors. Utah federal grand jury subpoenas are governed by the Federal Rules of Criminal procedure. Specifically, Rule 17 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure sets out the boundaries on when these subpoenas may be issued and under what circumstances.

There are also rules set out in the Department of Justice Manual governing federal grand juries in Salt Lake City and St. George federal court. Reading the DOJ Manual on grand juries is a good starting point for novice attorneys (read: state court attorneys) or people just looking to learn a lot more about their situation. Here is a direct link if you want to educate yourself: https://www.justice.gov/jm/jm-9-11000-grand-jury#9-11.140.You should always keep in mind that these “DOJ Manual Rules” may not be binding or able to be enforced in your Utah federal criminal case. We are merely providing this resource here so that everyone facing a Utah federal grand jury subpoena can educate themselves on the process.

If you or your company fail to respond to a Utah federal criminal grand jury subpoena there can be incredibly severe consequences. One common result is that you may face contempt proceedings under Fed. R. Crim. P. 17(g). You could also face obstruction of justice criminal charges depending on the particular circumstances surrounding your non-compliance.

It is important that you seek out experienced federal criminal defense counsel immediately if you receive a grand jury subpoena in Utah. Experienced federal defense lawyers can help you navigate the response process, attempt to get the government to withdraw the subpoena, and make sure that your rights are protected. Often times, the people or companies who receive the subpoenas may not be the actual targets of the federal criminal investigation in Utah. That is why it is so important for your Utah federal defense lawyers to help you quickly defend yourself and make certain that you do not get caught up in the investigation as a target.

Contact Evergreen Attorneys today at (801) 948-9996 if you received a Utah federal grand jury subpoena.

Utah Federal Criminal Defense is What We Do

Our law firm at Evergreen Attorneys focuses on white collar crime and federal criminal defense. We regularly defend accused professionals including doctors, lawyers, accountants, and CEOs across the country when they are charged with white collar crimes by the federal government.

Many other law firms will take all kinds of cases: divorce, real estate, personal injury. That’s simply not what we do. We handle Federal criminal defense and specifically white collar crime accusations at Evergreen Attorneys.

We do it at a high level because it’s what we do every single day in federal courts all around the country. If you are under investigation, charged with a crime, or needing to seek legal guidance because you are scared, contact the Utah federal criminal defense lawyer team at Evergreen Attorneys today. We will discuss how to craft an aggressive defense plan to make sure that federal prosecutors are not deciding how the next years of your life are spent behind bars.

The Utah federal criminal defense lawyers at Evergreen Attorneys are here to help you find hope and a plan in your darkest hour.

Contact Utah Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys Today

Utah federal criminal defense cases are different. You deserve, not need, deserve a federal white collar lawyer who knows what it takes to win these cases. Evergreen Attorneys are proud to defend against federal criminal investigations and charges in Salt Lake City, West Village, Provo, and throughout Utah. We are ready to talk to you about your case today.

If you are or a loved one are seeking assistance with a federal case, contact the Utah federal criminal defense lawyers at Evergreen Attorneys  today at (801) 948-9996 or [email protected] for a free consultation.