Federal Criminal Law
Federal criminal charges carry harsh results. Federal agencies can investigate for months or years before filing charges. Mr. Handzlik founded Jan Lawrence Handzlik, APC, in 2014 to defend clients facing federal criminal cases nationwide. Based in Los Angeles, the firm represents executives, companies and high-asset clients in complex federal criminal matters.
White Collar Financial Crime: End-To-End Representation
At Jan Lawrence Handzlik, APC, Jan handles federal criminal cases from the first investigation through appeals. End-to-end representation means he stays with clients at every stage. His federal criminal practice covers:
- Securities fraud and investment fraud
- Bank fraud and money laundering
- Tax fraud and RICO violations
- FCPA and UK Bribery Act cases
- Commercial bribery
- Cyber-enabled investment schemes
- Currency and crypto trading fraud
Jan runs internal investigations, responds to grand jury subpoenas and target letters, negotiates with the DOJ and U.S. Attorney’s Offices, files motions, tries cases, handles sentencing and pursues appeals. He also manages parallel civil and regulatory matters with the SEC, FINRA and OFAC.
Most of Jan’s practice focuses on white collar criminal defense. He maintains a large docket across securities, bank, tax, bribery, cyber, and currency and crypto cases. This focus on federal criminal law allows him to handle any financial crime matters.
Why Trial-Tough Matters In Federal Cases
Being ready for trial can be the deciding factor in federal criminal cases. Prosecutors know when a defense attorney will fight. Jan’s record of more than 100 jury trials to verdict gives him an edge in plea talks. Trial readiness can cut charges, narrow counts or remove weak theories. He uses trial-tested strategies in federal criminal cases:
- Early Rule 12 motions: Challenging charges and evidence before trial
- Daubert challenges: Blocking unreliable government witnesses
- Parallel proceedings strategy: Managing criminal defense with civil and regulatory matters
- Sentencing advocacy: Using data-driven mitigation and sentencing guidelines arguments to reduce exposure
When federal criminal cases cannot be settled, Jan takes them to trial. His courtroom approach focuses on teaching jurors about complex financial matters. Jurors need to understand technical evidence. He breaks down hard financial transactions into clear stories.
Federal crime cases rely on complex evidence. A defense attorney who can explain accounting, trading systems and financial rules to jurors levels the playing field.
How Jan Lawrence Handzlik, APC, Works: High-Touch, Straight-Talk Counsel
From corporate clients to high-asset executives, Jan will not back down from defending them in federal criminal matters. He handles cross-border and multinational issues that involve multiple jurisdictions.
Jan provides senior-level attention to every client. He values discretion, honest assessments and frequent updates, and he works with PR advisers, regulatory counsel and tax attorneys when clients need integrated defense strategies.
Clients describe Jan as experienced, reputable, trustworthy, honest and diligent. He commits to client comfort and hands-on attention throughout federal criminal cases. Criminal defense for executives and companies requires a defense attorney who knows business realities and legal risks.
Schedule A Confidential Consultation
If you face a federal criminal investigation or charge, call Jan Lawrence Handzlik, APC, at 213-349-4606 or send an email to discuss your case.