Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Defending You on Federal Charges
Sophisticated Defense for Federal Crimes in Arizona
There is no substitute for federal court experience when you are facing a felony prosecution in U.S. District Court. Phoenix criminal defense lawyer Richard J. Suzuki is a former federal prosecutor who can directly apply those insights to your case.
If you have been arrested, indicted or targeted in an investigation for federal crimes, contact Suzuki Law Offices, L.L.C. in Phoenix, Arizona, immediately. Because we know how the feds think and because we know federal court procedure inside and out, our firm can help you avoid conviction or limit the adverse impact on your life.
Aggressive Representation by a Former Federal Prosecutor
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Serving the Phoenix area, Maricopa County and statewide Arizona, Richard Suzuki handles all charges brought under federal jurisdiction including:
- Federal drug crimes
- Federal gun crimes
- Indian reservation crimes
- Immigration offenses (alien smuggling or illegal re-entry)
- White-Collar crimes
- Violent crimes (robbery, kidnapping, aggravated assault, murder)
- Money laundering
- Racketeering (RICO Act)
- Mail fraud or wire fraud
- Federal theft and trespassing charges
- U.S. Post Service offenses
- Counterfeiting
- Child pornography (Internet distribution/possession)
- Game and fish crimes on federal lands
Federal Court Experience on Both Sides of Federal Crimes
Many criminal defense attorneys are former state prosecutors. But very few have been on the other side of federal charges. Richard Suzuki served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney, in addition to his experience prosecuting felonies as a Deputy Maricopa County Attorney.
If you are charged with a federal crime, it is critical that your lawyer knows what he's doing. Mr. Suzuki understands rules of evidence, discovery and other federal court procedures that are significantly different from state court. He understands which crimes carry mandatory minimum sentences and enhancement factors that can add years to a prison term. He knows federal sentencing guidelines — where there is leeway for a favorable plea bargain or mitigated prison time, and where there is no choice but to go to trial.
Perhaps most importantly, Richard Suzuki can think like a federal prosecutor. Just by reading the indictment, he can glean the strength of the case against you and what the government will likely do next. He has the knowledge to challenge the admissibility of wiretaps, informant testimony, undercover audio/video recordings, search warrants and other key evidence that may sway your case one way or the other.
Federal crimes often involve civil forfeiture of cash, bank accounts, vehicles and homes — any property that the feds believe was purchased with illegal proceeds or used in the commission of a crime. We will fight any attempt to seize and keep your property.
Put Our Experience to Work — There Is No Time to Lose
Federal agencies have enormous resources and take their time building a solid case before seeking indictment. Call Suzuki Law Offices immediately at (602) 635-1369 or contact us online to arrange your free, confidential consultation.
