Federal Criminal Defense

Federal charges Dan has defended

Dan has represented clients in federal matters involving a broad range of criminal allegations and related sentencing issues, including:

• Attempted sex trafficking of minors under federal law
• Online enticement and attempted enticement of minors, including cases involving interstate electronic communications
• Sexual exploitation and child sexual abuse material offenses
• Federal fraud allegations, including Medicare and health care fraud, wire fraud, bank fraud, and fraud involving pandemic-era Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) funds
• Identity theft, aggravated identity theft, and related financial fraud charges
• Passport fraud and other passport-related federal offenses
• Federal firearms charges and Armed Career Criminal Act (ACCA) sentencing issues, including disputes over qualifying prior convictions and sentencing enhancements
• Representation of foreign nationals charged with federal criminal offenses, including cases that raise cross-border and immigration-related consequences
• Federal fisheries and seafood-industry fraud allegations, including fisheries reporting and recordkeeping violations
• Federal tax fraud and tax-related criminal offenses, including alleged tax evasion and false tax returns

Retained and Criminal Justice Act representation

Dan’s federal criminal defense practice began with privately retained cases. He has represented privately retained clients and also accepts appointments under the Criminal Justice Act (CJA). He serves on the District of Maine’s CJA panels in both Portland and Bangor and is a member of the U.S. District Court’s Criminal Law Committee. Whether retained or appointed, clients work directly with Dan in preparing and defending their cases.

View the District of Maine Criminal Law Committee membership on the court’s website ↗

Trial and appellate experience

Dan’s federal practice is principally devoted to proceedings in the trial court. He has also represented clients before the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in Boston. His approach is grounded in careful investigation, evidentiary review, motion practice, and thorough preparation for contested hearings and trial.

Talk with Dan about your case.

Use the short inquiry form to ask about representation and a flat-fee quote, or call Dan directly.

Or call (207) 200-4899.