Wagstaff & Cartmell represents individuals and corporations under investigation or charged with violating federal and state criminal law. Many of these cases are resolved during the grand jury stage with no charges being brought and therefore never become public. Our lawyers bring an understanding of the prosecution and enforcement function gained through years of service in the United States Attorney's Office, and the Jackson County Prosecutor's Office. Our combined experience includes the successful prosecution and defense of more than one hundred and fifty criminal jury trials.
When a business faces a criminal investigation, it often must defend itself against other government agency action and/or private civil actions. Our attorneys can assist with related regulatory investigations and enforcement actions by the SEC, FINRA, and state agencies, as well as private civil actions. We are well versed in securities and banking issues. Our attorneys include a former Senior Counsel in the Enforcement Division of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and a former securities specialist at the Federal Reserve Bank.
We defend companies and individuals against allegations relating to white-collar crime, including: