About Myles A. Schneider | Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Phoenix AZ

Myles A. Schneider, Esq.

Federal Criminal Defense Attorney serving Arizona for over three decades

A Career Built on Defending the Accused in Federal Court

Myles A. Schneider is a federal criminal defense attorney who has dedicated his career to representing individuals and businesses facing charges in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. With more than 30 years of experience handling exclusively federal cases, he brings a level of specialization that few defense attorneys in the state can match.

Before entering the legal profession, Myles served in the United States Army as a member of the 82nd Airborne Division. That experience instilled the discipline, strategic thinking and tenacity that define his approach to criminal defense. He understands what it means to fight for something that matters and he brings that same intensity to every client he represents.

Federal criminal cases are fundamentally different from state cases. The federal government has virtually unlimited resources, experienced prosecutors and sentencing guidelines that can result in decades of imprisonment. Myles understands the federal system because he has spent his entire career working within it. He knows the judges, the prosecutors and the procedures that can make or break a case.

Why Choose Federal-Only Defense

Many criminal defense attorneys handle both state and federal cases. While there is nothing wrong with that approach, federal law is a distinct area of practice with its own rules, procedures and culture. The Federal Sentencing Guidelines alone require years of study to master. By focusing exclusively on federal defense, Myles has developed expertise that generalist attorneys cannot replicate.

His practice covers the full spectrum of federal criminal charges including white collar fraud, drug trafficking, money laundering, identity theft, immigration crimes and conspiracy. He has handled cases involving millions of dollars in alleged losses, multi-defendant conspiracies and complex regulatory violations.

Our Approach to Federal Defense

Every federal case begins with a thorough review of the government’s evidence. We examine search warrants, wiretap applications, financial records, witness statements and forensic evidence to identify weaknesses in the prosecution’s case. We challenge unlawful searches, coerced statements and unreliable witnesses.

When negotiation serves our client’s interests, we leverage our knowledge of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines to pursue the lowest possible sentence. When trial is the right path, we prepare meticulously and fight aggressively before the jury.