Practice Areas

Federal and State Criminal Defense

Federal and State Criminal Defense Lawyer

Sherman & Sherman Law

At Sherman & Sherman Law, we have a wealth of experience and knowledge regarding all aspects of criminal defense and asset forfeiture laws at both the state and federal levels. We assist clients throughout California and across the nation with nearly all criminal law matters including:

• Criminal Misdemeanors and Felonies

Charges include theft, assault, arson, robbery, murder, and more.

• Business and Financial Crimes

Charges include white collar crimes, investor fraud, bank fraud, making false statements on loan applications, securities fraud, health care fraud, violations of wildlife and environmental legislation, and more.

• Federal and State Drug Offenses

Offenses range from possession, manufacture, and distribution to importation, and related charges.

• Money Laundering

Financial transactions, transportation or structuring of funds obtained or believed to be obtained through illegal activities.

• Tax Fraud

Charges include tax evasion and fraud due to the underreporting of income or failure to file tax returns.

• Customs Violations

Charges typically stem from either false statements, material omissions, or other attempts to avoid truthful declarations and duties.

• Illegal Immigration and Related Charges

Charges include the transportation of illegal immigrants, trafficking in forged immigration documents, and similar concerns.

• Challenging Wiretaps

Our firm has a special expertise in challenging wiretaps in both state and federal courts. In recent years, illegal wiretapping has become increasingly prevalent and newsworthy in our society.

• Federal Sentencing

We present the mitigating factors and circumstances behind criminal acts and have had a great deal of success in minimizing the sentences imposed on our clients.

We also provide appellate work for our clients in all of these areas.

Obtaining Results

In every matter, our clients benefit from the network of very talented and experienced investigators we work with, many of whom are former law enforcement professionals at state and federal agencies. Their backgrounds and expertise, combined with the experience and knowledge our firm has gained from thousands of investigations and hundreds of jury trials, often bring about exceptional results for the people we represent.

To speak with a professional California criminal defense lawyer about your unique situation, contact the Santa Monica law office of Sherman & Sherman to find out how we can assist you.