Criminal Defense and White-Collar Defense Attorneys

Protecting Your Rights, Reputation, and Future

When a Strong Legal Defense Means Everything. Criminal investigations and white-collar allegations can put liberty, livelihood, professional standing, and reputation at risk long before charges are filed. Chalmers, Adams, Backer & Wallen, LLC attorneys have represented individuals, executives, public officials, and businesses in criminal defense and white-collar defense matters involving government investigations, subpoenas, fraud allegations, public corruption issues, and related proceedings.

When Reputation Is on Trial, Experience Matters

Our Knowledge Is Your Advantage. At CABW, our team of attorneys includes former federal prosecutors with expertise in white-collar crime, and an FBI agent focused on complex financial and public corruption matters. We have a deep understanding of how criminal and white-collar investigations develop, where early decisions matter most, and how to respond when stakes are high.

CABW is also experienced in high-profile government investigation matters that involve significant media coverage. We recognize that protecting our clients is essential not only in the courtroom, but also in the court of public opinion. We are well-versed in dealing with the media on behalf of our clients.

Defense Counsel for Investigations, Allegations, and High-Stakes Charges

Government Investigations and Early Defense Strategy

We help clients respond when contact from law enforcement or prosecutors begins, before charges are filed, including early assessment, defense planning, and decisions about communications, documents, and next steps.

Grand Jury, Subpoena, and Target Letter Response

We advise clients who receive subpoenas, target letters, document requests, or grand jury-related demands, helping protect rights while responding strategically to investigators and prosecutors.

Criminal Defense Representation

We defend individuals facing federal or state criminal allegations where arrest exposure, formal charges, plea negotiations, motion practice, and trial preparation require careful judgment and prompt action.

White-Collar Defense

We represent clients in white-collar defense matters involving alleged financial misconduct, business-related offenses, fraud theories, and other charges that often carry significant professional and reputational consequences.

Fraud and Financial Crime Allegations

We handle matters involving allegations of wire fraud, mail fraud, bank fraud, false statements, conspiracy, and related financial or business crime issues that can arise in both public and private settings.

Public Corruption and Government Integrity Matters

We advise and defend clients in matters involving bribery, public corruption, campaign-finance-related criminal exposure, conflicts issues, and other allegations tied to government-facing conduct.

Asset Forfeiture

If the government tries to seize your property, it will disrupt your business and family life. We can protect your rights and help you fight to get your property back.

Tax, Securities, and Related White-Collar Issues

We assist clients facing allegations involving tax fraud, investment or securities-related criminal exposure, market conduct issues, and other complex matters that may involve overlapping civil, regulatory, or criminal scrutiny.

Search Warrants, Interviews, and Witness Issues

When agents seek interviews, execute warrants, or contact witnesses, we help clients understand the posture of the matter, protect privileged or sensitive information, and avoid missteps that can increase exposure.

Internal Investigations and Parallel Proceedings

We conduct or advise on internal investigations and related response planning where corporate concerns, employee conduct, regulator attention, and potential criminal exposure intersect.

Trial and Appeals

When a matter proceeds beyond investigation, we prepare for hearings, trial, and appeals with an eye toward preserving issues, minimizing exposure, and protecting the client’s long-term position.

We Help Navigate High-Profile Scrutiny

Executives

Employees

Businesses

Political Figures

Exposed Individuals

When the Stakes Are High, Start With Experienced Counsel

A Strong Defense Is the Best Offense. If you or your business is facing a criminal investigation, white-collar allegation, subpoena, or formal charge, CABW can help you assess the risk, protect your position, and move forward with a clear defense strategy.