Over 30 years of complex federal litigation experience. These representative cases
demonstrate the depth and scope of our federal criminal defense practice.
Years Experience
Federal Districts
Evidence Reviewed
Federal Focus
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is different and must be evaluated on its own facts and circumstances.
Acquittal
Bank Fraud Conspiracy
Minnesota
0:11-cr-00087-MJD-ECW-6

A $50 million bank fraud conspiracy case out of Minnesota known as Operation Starburst. The investigation spanned three states and 22 related cases. After a three-week jury trial, Ms. David was acquitted of all charges.
Favorable Outcome
Controlled Substance Fraud / PWID
Arizona
2:14-cr-00536-GMS-1

Represented William Howard Bonney II (a descendant of Billy the Kid) in a case involving Possession With Intent to Distribute and Controlled Substance Fraud. Mr. Bonney devised a scheme traveling the country with actors pretending to be injured, visiting pharmacies to obtain prescription medication with forged prescriptions to sell on the streets of Phoenix.
Favorable Outcome
PPP Fraud
Arizona
2:21-cr-00976 through 00983

Represented Willie Mitchell across 7 separate federal indictments for PPP Fraud. Through diligent investigation, uncovered the main coordinator of the fraud and the accountant who assisted in falsifying PPP applications.
Favorable Outcome
Complex Multi-Defendant Case
2:22-cr-00725-DLR-6

A 22-defendant complex federal case where Mr. Hampton was one of the most culpable defendants. Despite the volume of evidence and severity of charges, secured a very favorable sentence by being among the first to negotiate a plea.
Charges Reduced
Complex Multi-Defendant Case
Arizona
3:22-cr-08092-SMB-1

Represented the successor prophet of Warren Jeffs in the FLDS community. Originally charged with 56 counts in the indictment, successfully negotiated a plea on only two counts resulting in a 20 to 50 year sentence. In contrast, co-defendant LaDell Jay Bistline Jr., who went to trial, received life in prison.
Active Case
Complex Litigation (Ongoing)
Arizona
2:23-cr-01321-SMB-2 & 2:23-cr-01757-SMB-2

Currently representing Jeremie Sowerby in two of three related indictments and coordinating the budget for a third related case. Currently on the third complex case scheduling order with massive volumes of evidence to review.
Active Case
Complex Financial Case
Arizona
2:22-cr-00276-SMB

Representing Mr. Kuhlman in a case designated complex by the court. The government produced extensive evidence consisting mostly of IRS analysis in spreadsheet format requiring detailed financial review.
No Criminal Liability
False Claims Act
Arizona
2:16-cv-03703-DGC

Defended radiation oncologist Dr. Terry Lee in a quasi-civil/criminal False Claims Act case. AZCHO and its doctors were accused of violating the False Claims Act. The case was designated complex and consisted of hundreds of thousands of medical and clerical records. Ultimately settled in mediation with no criminal liability for Dr. Lee.
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Federal Criminal Defense
Acquittal
Bank Fraud Conspiracy
Minnesota
0:11-cr-00087-MJD-ECW-6

A $50 million bank fraud conspiracy case out of Minnesota known as Operation Starburst. The investigation spanned three states and 22 related cases. After a three-week jury trial, Ms. David was acquitted of all charges.
Favorable Outcome
Controlled Substance Fraud / PWID
Arizona
2:14-cr-00536-GMS-1

Represented William Howard Bonney II (a descendant of Billy the Kid) in a case involving Possession With Intent to Distribute and Controlled Substance Fraud. Mr. Bonney devised a scheme traveling the country with actors pretending to be injured, visiting pharmacies to obtain prescription medication with forged prescriptions to sell on the streets of Phoenix.
Favorable Outcome
PPP Fraud
Arizona
2:21-cr-00976 through 00983

Represented Willie Mitchell across 7 separate federal indictments for PPP Fraud. Through diligent investigation, uncovered the main coordinator of the fraud and the accountant who assisted in falsifying PPP applications.
Favorable Outcome
Complex Multi-Defendant Case
2:22-cr-00725-DLR-6

A 22-defendant complex federal case where Mr. Hampton was one of the most culpable defendants. Despite the volume of evidence and severity of charges, secured a very favorable sentence by being among the first to negotiate a plea.
Charges Reduced
Complex Multi-Defendant Case
Arizona
3:22-cr-08092-SMB-1

Represented the successor prophet of Warren Jeffs in the FLDS community. Originally charged with 56 counts in the indictment, successfully negotiated a plea on only two counts resulting in a 20 to 50 year sentence. In contrast, co-defendant LaDell Jay Bistline Jr., who went to trial, received life in prison.
Active Case
Complex Litigation (Ongoing)
Arizona
2:23-cr-01321-SMB-2 & 2:23-cr-01757-SMB-2

Currently representing Jeremie Sowerby in two of three related indictments and coordinating the budget for a third related case. Currently on the third complex case scheduling order with massive volumes of evidence to review.
Active Case
Complex Financial Case
Arizona
2:22-cr-00276-SMB

Representing Mr. Kuhlman in a case designated complex by the court. The government produced extensive evidence consisting mostly of IRS analysis in spreadsheet format requiring detailed financial review.
No Criminal Liability
False Claims Act
Arizona
2:16-cv-03703-DGC

Defended radiation oncologist Dr. Terry Lee in a quasi-civil/criminal False Claims Act case. AZCHO and its doctors were accused of violating the False Claims Act. The case was designated complex and consisted of hundreds of thousands of medical and clerical records. Ultimately settled in mediation with no criminal liability for Dr. Lee.
Put 30+ years of complex federal litigation experience to work for you. Free and confidential consultation.
Federal Criminal Defense
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