Criminal Defense
Being accused of a crime –in any court – can upend everything. Investigations are often aggressive and wide-reaching, with agents and prosecutors seeking statements, documents, and digital evidence long before charges are ever filed. The legal consequences can be severe: prison sentences, financial penalties, immigration problems, and professional ruin. And the personal toll – on reputations, families, relationships, and peace of mind – is no less serious.
Won mistrial (hung jury) in “first of its kind” wire fraud and money laundering prosecution of MIT graduate for cryptocurrency trading strategy on the Ethereum network
Won acquittals and dismissal on 20 of 21 federal felony charges against Chinese-American engineer charged with stealing trade secrets from his employer
Won motion for new trial in Foreign Corrupt Practices Act prosecution, successfully defended that decision on appeal, and obtained dismissal of all charges prior to retrial
Secured dismissal of vehicular homicide charges by proving fatal accident was caused by driver’s medical crisis
Represented global engineering company in federal grand jury investigation of large public infrastructure project
Represented multiple employees of large regional bank in federal grand jury investigation of fraud in COVID-era loan programs
Fick & Marx defends individuals and companies facing serious criminal allegations in federal and state courts throughout the Northeast and across the country. We are polished trial lawyers with top-tier credentials and an exceptional track record of handling the most complex and challenging cases. Our clients range from executives and public officials to students and working people. We treat all with the same focus, discretion, and dedication. We guide our clients through every phase of the process, from internal investigations and grand jury subpoenas to trials, appeals, and post-conviction proceedings.
We represent clients in matters involving:
- Sentencing Proceedings and Compassionate Release
- White-Collar, Cryptocurrency, and Financial Crimes (wire fraud, mail fraud, bank fraud, securities fraud, insider trading, money laundering))
- Healthcare Offenses and Anti-kickback violations
- Public Corruption, Bribery, Extortion, and FCPA Offenses
- Government and Regulatory Offenses
- Export Violations and Smuggling Offenses
- National Security, Terrorism, and Cybersecurity
- Computer Crimes and Trade Secret Offenses
- Organized Crime: RICO, conspiracy
- Homicide and Violent Crimes
- Human Trafficking and Forced Labor Offenses
- Sex Offenses
- Drug Offenses
- Firearms Offenses
- Immigration Offenses and Denaturalization
- Criminal and Civil Forfeiture
- International Extradition
- Restraining Orders
- Grand Jury Subpoenas
- Internal Investigations
- Clerk-Magistrate Hearings
Looking for the right legal team?
When you’re facing a serious legal challenge, you need counsel you can trust. Fick & Marx provides experienced, strategic representation in high-stakes criminal and civil matters.