Charged in Federal Court?
The vast majority of criminal defense attorneys rarely defend clients in Federal Court. If you are facing potential Federal criminal charges, you need to be aware that federal punishments are frequently more severe than those in Oregon State Courts and you should have an attorney experienced with the Federal Court prosecution.
Many aspects of federal court are quite different, including the statutes, court procedures and even the culture of the court system. Unlike state prosecutors who frequently may be burdened by heavy caseloads, in federal court the prosecution has plenty of time to devote to proving your guilt.
Federal Court Experience Matters
At Mark C. Cogan, P.C., you will find a criminal defense lawyer with more than a quarter century of experience. The very first federal case Mark Cogan handled went all the way to the United States Supreme Court. Mark has an AV Peer Review Rating* from Martindale-Hubbell and has been listed as an Oregon Super Lawyer from 2007 through the present date. Mark also attended the National Criminal Defense College.
Criminal Defense Against Federal Charges
Our law firm offers services to clients facing the following types of federal offenses:
- Money laundering, bank fraud, wire fraud, mail fraud and other white collar crimes
- Violent crimes associated with gun possession or weapons charges such as a bank robbery or gun trafficking
- Drug crimes involving trafficking across state borders
- Extortion
- Any crime in which the FBI or other Federal law enforcement agencies are involved
- Crimes related to illegal gambling
The Prosecution Has Begun Its Work — We Should Begin Ours
No matter the circumstances, anyone under investigation or facing criminal prosecution should retain the best possible attorney as early in the process as possible. If you have been charged with a federal crime or are under investigation by a federal law enforcement agency, please call our Portland law office at 503-827-8092 or send us an e-mail for a free initial consultation with our lawyer.
*CV, BV, and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.
