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(212) 300-5196Lead Attorney Todd Spodek
Federal Defense Expert • National Media Legal Analyst • Dallas Criminal Defense Leader
Todd Spodek, Esq.
Managing Partner & Lead Federal Defense Attorney
Federal Court Expertise
Deep understanding of federal prosecution strategies through decades of defense experience
Strong Track Record
Proven track record in federal criminal defense cases nationwide
50+ Years Combined Experience
Leading a team of seasoned federal defense experts
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High-Profile Federal Cases
- Ghislaine Maxwell Juror Case: Legal analyst for national media coverage
- Anna Delvey Federal Fraud: Defense strategy expert commentary
- NBA Healthcare Fraud: Federal conspiracy defense analysis
- American Greed Feature: Expert on white collar defense
Todd Spodek in the Media
Federal Conspiracy Defense Strategies
Expert analysis on defending federal conspiracy charges and prosecution tactics
White Collar Crime Defense Expert
Featured expert on CNBC's American Greed discussing federal fraud defense
Federal Case Dismissal Strategy
Breaking down successful defense strategies in complex federal cases
What the Media Says
"Todd Spodek's analysis of federal conspiracy law provides invaluable insight into how these complex cases are defended at the highest level."
— Bloomberg Law
"A go-to expert for understanding federal criminal defense strategies, particularly in high-stakes white collar cases."
— CNN Legal Analysis
Federal Charges We Defend in Dallas
Federal Criminal Defense in Dallas: Corporate Crime in America's Business Hub
The Northern District of Texas: Corporate America Under Federal Scrutiny
The Earle Cabell Federal Building in Dallas serves as the epicenter for federal prosecutions in a district that hosts more Fortune 500 corporate headquarters than any other Texas city. The Northern District of Texas has earned a reputation for pursuing complex corporate fraud cases that set national precedents, from the prosecution of executives at major telecommunications companies to elaborate accounting fraud schemes involving publicly traded corporations. The sophistication of corporate crime in Dallas requires federal prosecutors with expertise in securities law, accounting principles, and complex financial instruments.
Dallas's status as a major financial center creates unique federal enforcement challenges involving banks, insurance companies, and investment firms headquartered in the region. Federal prosecutors coordinate with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and other regulatory agencies to pursue cases involving market manipulation, insider trading, and complex fraud schemes that exploit gaps in financial regulations. These investigations often span years and involve millions of documents, requiring defense teams with resources and expertise to match federal prosecutors.
The corporate culture in Dallas, combined with the presence of major accounting firms and legal practices, creates an environment where white-collar crime prosecutions often involve defendants with significant resources and sophisticated legal representation. Federal prosecutors have developed expertise in pursuing cases against executives, accountants, and lawyers who abuse positions of trust within major corporations. These prosecutions require understanding not just criminal law but also corporate governance, professional ethics, and the complex relationships between corporations, their advisors, and regulatory agencies.
Securities Fraud and Financial Crime: When Corporate Greed Meets Federal Law
Dallas federal prosecutors lead the nation in pursuing securities fraud cases involving publicly traded companies headquartered in Texas. These cases often involve allegations of earnings manipulation, false financial reporting, and elaborate schemes to inflate stock prices while corporate insiders sell their holdings. The complexity of modern financial reporting creates opportunities for sophisticated fraud that requires expert testimony from forensic accountants, securities analysts, and industry specialists who can explain complex financial concepts to juries.
The energy sector's prominence in Dallas creates unique categories of securities fraud involving oil and gas companies, renewable energy firms, and complex partnerships that exploit tax advantages available to energy investors. Federal prosecutors pursue cases involving fraudulent reserve estimates, manipulation of commodity prices, and elaborate Ponzi schemes that promise investors returns based on fake energy projects. These prosecutions require understanding of energy markets, geological surveys, and the complex regulatory framework governing energy exploration and production.
Recent years have seen Dallas federal prosecutors develop expertise in cryptocurrency and fintech fraud cases, pursuing schemes involving everything from fraudulent initial coin offerings to elaborate money laundering operations using digital assets. The intersection of traditional financial crime and emerging technologies creates prosecution challenges that require understanding of blockchain technology, cryptocurrency exchanges, and the evolving regulatory landscape governing digital assets.
Healthcare Fraud: Exploiting America's Largest Industry
Dallas's major hospital systems and medical complexes generate substantial federal enforcement activity involving healthcare fraud schemes that exploit Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance programs. Federal prosecutors pursue cases involving everything from simple billing fraud to elaborate kickback schemes between physicians and medical device manufacturers. The presence of major pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers in the Dallas area creates additional opportunities for complex fraud involving drug pricing, clinical trials, and regulatory approval processes.
The privatization of healthcare services has created new categories of federal prosecutions in Dallas involving private equity firms that acquire hospitals and medical practices, often leading to billing fraud and quality of care issues. Federal prosecutors pursue cases involving systematic overbilling, unnecessary procedures, and elaborate schemes to maximize revenue while providing substandard care. These cases require understanding of healthcare economics, medical billing practices, and the regulatory framework governing healthcare quality and patient safety.
Recent developments in telemedicine and digital health have created new opportunities for healthcare fraud that Dallas federal prosecutors are pioneering in addressing. Cases involve fraudulent telemedicine companies, elaborate schemes involving remote patient monitoring, and complex fraud involving electronic health records. These prosecutions require understanding of healthcare technology, medical protocols, and the evolving regulatory landscape governing digital healthcare delivery.
Corporate Tax Fraud and Financial Crime: Following the Money
Dallas's role as a corporate headquarters hub creates substantial federal enforcement opportunities involving complex tax fraud schemes that exploit loopholes in corporate tax law. Federal prosecutors work with the Internal Revenue Service to pursue cases involving transfer pricing manipulation, offshore tax shelters, and elaborate schemes to shift income between jurisdictions to avoid taxation. These cases often involve international elements, requiring cooperation with foreign tax authorities and understanding of complex treaty provisions.
The complexity of modern corporate structures creates opportunities for money laundering schemes that Dallas federal prosecutors aggressively pursue. Cases involve shell companies, complex financial instruments, and elaborate arrangements designed to disguise the sources of illegal income. The intersection of legitimate business activity and criminal conduct creates prosecution challenges that require expert testimony from forensic accountants, banking specialists, and experts in corporate finance.
Recent years have seen Dallas federal prosecutors develop expertise in pursuing cases involving corporate compliance failures, where companies face criminal charges for systematic violations of federal regulations. These cases involve everything from environmental violations to workplace safety infractions that result in criminal charges against corporate executives. The intersection of regulatory compliance and criminal law creates unique challenges for defense attorneys representing corporations and their executives facing federal prosecution.
Federal Sentencing Guidelines & Mandatory Minimums
The federal sentencing system in Dallas operates under strict guidelines that leave judges with limited discretion. Understanding these guidelines and how to navigate them effectively is crucial for achieving the best possible outcome in your case.
Federal sentences are calculated using a complex point system based on offense level and criminal history. Factors include:
- • Base offense level
- • Specific offense characteristics
- • Victim-related adjustments
- • Role in the offense
- • Obstruction of justice
- • Acceptance of responsibility
Certain federal crimes carry mandatory minimum sentences that judges cannot reduce:
- • Drug trafficking: 5-40 years
- • Firearms offenses: 5-25 years
- • Child pornography: 5-20 years
- • Identity theft: 2 years consecutive
- • Some fraud offenses: 2-10 years
Experienced attorneys can pursue various strategies to minimize sentences:
- • Safety valve provisions
- • Substantial assistance motions
- • Downward departures
- • Alternative sentencing programs
- • Pre-trial diversion
- • Plea negotiations
Federal Courts in Dallas
U.S. District Court
Northern District of Texas
1100 Commerce Street
Dallas, TX 75242
Service Area
We defend federal cases throughout Texas, including:
• Dallas Metropolitan Area
• All Federal Courts in Texas
• Population Served: 1.3 million+
Why Choose Our Dallas Federal Defense Team
Federal Expertise
Our attorneys have decades of federal court experience and know the system inside out
24/7 Availability
Federal charges don't wait - neither do we. Available around the clock
50+ Years Experience
Combined decades of federal criminal defense experience in Dallas
Exceptional Results
Proven track record of dismissals, acquittals, and reduced charges