Federal Defense Overview

Experienced Defense of Complex Federal Charges

Federal criminal prosecutions differ substantially from criminal cases that originate from local arrests. For example, the grand jury processes, the rules of trial procedure and sentencing practices of U.S. District Court are all different from those applied in cases charged and prosecuted under Texas law. Moreover, a defendant facing federal charges must overcome the almost unlimited resources of the federal government.

Contact the federal defense team of Stan Schneider and Ned Barnett in Houston to learn how these experienced trial attorneys who are thoroughly familiar with federal practice and procedure can help. With more than 50 years of combined experience, they know how to approach federal criminal defense issues and can help resolve your situation, no matter how serious it might appear. While no attorney can guarantee results in advance of the resolution of any contested case, you stand the best chance of surviving the ordeal of a federal prosecution if you retain lawyers who understand federal trials from beginning to end.

Examples of the kinds of cases and federal defense situations that we handle include:

Preindictment intervention and grand jury defense of any serious federal charges
White collar crime cases ranging from insider trading to health care fraud
Money laundering, especially when charged in relation to a drug conspiracy
International defense problems ranging from extradition proceedings to appearances before the International Criminal Court on war crimes charges
Internet sex crimes such as possession of child pornography or online solicitation of a minor for sex
Defense of serious drug crime charges involving importation or distribution of controlled substances from marijuana to heroin and cocaine
Asset forfeiture proceedings related to drug conspiracies or fraud
Federal sentencing issues after trial or a negotiated plea
Federal appeals before the Supreme Court or the U.S. Courts of Appeals for any circuit

We represent clients facing federal charges, as well as those in need of appellate assistance. Our representation spans federal courts across the country, as well as international tribunals worldwide. For a free evaluation of your case, please contact Stan Schneider and Ned Barnett in Houston.

The federal criminal defense team of Stan Schneider and Ned Barnett in Houston represent people and companies facing serious or complex charges such as drug trafficking, mortgage fraud, healthcare fraud, or violations of international law in the federal courts of Texas, other federal jurisdictions around the United States, and international tribunals around the world. Our local clients come from such communities as Houston, Brownsville, Beaumont, Waco, San Antonio, Dallas, McAllen, Hidalgo, Sugar Land, Conroe, League City, Galveston, Pearland, Angleton, Friendswood, NASA, Memorial, The Woodlands, Baytown, Harris County, Montgomery County, Brazoria County, Galveston County, Fort Bend County, Jefferson County, and communities along the Texas Gulf Coast. We have represented clients in the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas; in all federal appellate courts, and in the United States Supreme Court. We have also represented clients facing federal charges throughout the United States.