Amanda S. Marshall
Former U.S. Attorney
(Local Counsel)
Lynette Byrd
Former Assistant
U.S. Attorney
Roger Bach
Former Special
Agent
(OIG & DEA)
Joe Brown
Former U.S. Attorney
Dr. Nick Oberheiden
Attorney & Founder
DEA Search Warrant: What Should I Do Now?
Effective Former Justice Department Lawyers Represent Physicians and Pharmacies Against Search Warrants and Charges Relating to Opioids Almost no day goes by in 2018 without new reports of DEA raids against physician practices and pharmacies. The core allegations common in all of these investigations are that physicians prescribed certain types...
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The Road to Trial: What to Expect When Your Company Sues (or Gets Sued)
Experienced Federal Business Litigation Attorneys If you are new to business litigation, setting realistic expectations is an important first step in preparing for the substantive and procedural aspects of your case. There are many decisions to be made: Determining the types of claims to assert Determining what defenses might apply...
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What Is Drug Diversion?
PLEASE NOTE: Oberheiden P.C only serves medical providers in drug diversion cases. Drug diversion in the context of controlled substances occupies a major priority of current federal law enforcement. Almost no day goes by without new reports of arrest, DEA search warrants, and charges involving narcotics and other controlled prescription...
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Attempt and Conspiracy: What Targets of Federal Fraud Investigations Need to Know About 18 U.S.C. Section 1349
Diligent Federal Attorneys Defending Allegations of Fraud In terms of federal prosecution, 18 U.S.C. Section 1349 is one of the government's most-potent tools for exposing targets of federal investigations to severe criminal penalties. Titled, "Attempt and Conspiracy," 18 U.S.C. Section 1349 provides for prosecution in cases even where individuals...
Read moreInternational Child Support Obligations: Recognition & Enforcement in the United States
Call 888-680-1745 and Get a Free ConsultationAttorney Dr. Nick Oberheiden represents clients in complex cross-border and international proceedings involving the United States and other legal systems. Trained in negotiations at Harvard Law School and educated at law schools in Europe and the United States, Nick holds a Juris Doctor from...
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How (and When) to Switch Lawyers in Criminal Cases
Call 888-680-1745 and Get a Second Opinion Are you looking for a new lawyer? Are you concerned that your current lawyer is not qualified to provide effective help? Are you afraid you will get charged with a crime or convicted of something you didn't do? Do you feel neglected or...
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Why You May Want to Stay Away from “Aggressive” Lawyers
Attorney Nick Oberheiden's Anecdotes from a Recent Visit at the U.S. Attorney's Office Criminal defense lawyers like to say that they are zealous, and aggressive, of course. To top that, lawyers (like most professionals) like to say that they are "the best" in the business. Sometimes they like to form...
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Important Factors For Settling a Whistleblower Case with the Government
False Claims Act Defense Attorney with Substantial Experience Serving Clients in the Healthcare, Education, and Environmental IndustriesAlthough no official statistics exist, it is safe to assume that the vast majority of whistleblower cases settle rather than end up in court litigation.Renowned whistleblower defense attorney Dr. Nick Oberheiden has handled a...
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ICE and DHS Are Aggressively Targeting Companies in California and Texas. Here’s What You Need to Know.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are actively targeting California and Texas companies that hire workers from Mexico. If convicted, company owners and executives can face decades behind bars.With immigration issues taking center stage during the midterm elections and with the White...
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Fighting Extradition from a Foreign Nation for Prosecution in the United States
Under U.S. federal law, most criminal offenses carry severe penalties including substantial fines and long-term imprisonment. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) places particular emphasis on prosecuting crimes involving illegal drugs, government and consumer fraud, physical and sexual violence, offenses against children, and offenses against the United States; and, in...
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