Federal matters move differently. They are investigated by federal agencies, charged by grand jury indictment, prosecuted by United States Attorneys, and sentenced under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. The decisions you make early can shape everything that follows.
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Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Having worked as a prosecutor, he brings first-hand familiarity with how charging decisions are made, how evidence is assembled — and how the defense can respond.
Mr. Sris is the firm's Owner and Founder and a former prosecutor. He founded the practice in 1997 and has practiced continuously ever since — admitted in five U.S. jurisdictions: Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York.
The firm applies that perspective at each stage of a federal matter, from pre-indictment investigation through trial, sentencing, and appeal.
Wire fraud, mail fraud, and bank fraud.
Complex fraud allegations under federal statute.
Financial-structuring allegations and related counts.
Including conspiracy and trafficking.
Government-integrity prosecutions.
Weapons counts charged federally.
Racketeering and multi-defendant allegations.
Federal computer-crime and data offenses.
Grand jury subpoenas and pre-indictment representation.
Reviewing the record for error after judgment.
Federal prosecutions typically follow a set sequence. The firm works to explain where a case stands, what the government must prove, and what choices are available at each point. Matters are routed to counsel admitted in the relevant bar.
Federal agencies gather evidence, often before charges.
Charges are brought by grand jury review.
Pretrial motions shape the evidence and the exposure.
Negotiation, or trial before the court.
Exposure is calculated within the Guidelines framework.
Reviewing the record for error after judgment.
Former prosecutor. Founded the firm in 1997 and has practiced continuously ever since.
Former Maryland Assistant State's Attorney. With the firm since 2010. J.D., Rutgers School of Law (2004).
Former Virginia State Trooper — fifteen years before the courtroom. J.D., University of Richmond (2003).
The firm's full bench spans twenty attorneys across its U.S. and Colombia practices. See the full team →
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(888) 437-7747A target letter is a written notice from a United States Attorney's Office informing a person that they are a target of a federal investigation. Receiving one does not mean charges have been filed, but it is a signal to seek counsel before responding.
Federal cases are investigated by federal agencies, charged by grand jury indictment, prosecuted by United States Attorneys, and sentenced under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. Procedure, timelines, and sentencing exposure often differ substantially from state court.
You are generally not required to answer questions, and you may state that you wish to speak with an attorney first. Speaking with counsel before any interview can help you understand your rights and the nature of the inquiry.
The firm handles federal criminal defense in the United States District Courts serving Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and New York, consistent with the jurisdictions in which its attorneys are admitted.
The intake line is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. A member of the intake team can arrange a consultation with an attorney admitted in the relevant jurisdiction.
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