Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer

Protect your liberty, reputation, and future. The Law Office of Nayib Hassan represents individuals and businesses in federal investigations and prosecutions with swift action, strategic negotiation, and courtroom-ready advocacy handled with discretion.

Federal Investigations Escalate Quickly, And The Government Starts Ahead

A federal case can begin quietly with agents gathering digital records, bank data, and witness statements long before you learn you are a target. Subpoenas and search warrants arrive with strict deadlines, and prosecutors start shaping the narrative while you are still figuring out what happened. A single misstep can expand exposure, limit defenses, and put your career, licenses, immigration status, and reputation at risk.

Common mistakes include trying to “clear things up” with agents, consenting to a search, deleting files or messages, or contacting potential witnesses. Others delay hiring counsel until after a grand jury subpoena, a seizure, or a charging decision. Federal procedure is complex and constantly evolving.

What you need is immediate stabilization, a plan for the next steps, and a defense that protects your legal position and your life outside the courtroom.

We Provide Prompt, Strategic Federal Defense

We step in right away to protect your rights, control the flow of information, and position your case for the strongest result.

• Pre-indictment engagement that shields you from interviews, manages subpoena compliance, preserves favorable evidence, and works to prevent or narrow charges.
• Focused challenges to warrants, affidavits, statements, identifications, and seizures aimed at suppression, dismissal, or leverage in negotiations.
• Resolution strategies that pursue declinations, non-prosecution or deferred-prosecution agreements, charge reductions, and guidelines advocacy for the lowest possible sentence.
• Trial-ready preparation that forces the government to meet its burden and increases leverage at each stage.
• Confidential guidance for licensing, employment, travel, and immigration concerns that matter beyond the courtroom.

Federal Criminal Cases Nayib Hassan Takes

How You Win Federally With Nayib Hassan

• Immediate stabilization the moment you call: We work closely with agents and prosecutors, coordinate subpoena responses, and secure evidence so the case begins on your terms.
• Greater leverage, better outcomes: By attacking weak searches, statements, affidavits, and identifications, we limit what the government can use, then negotiate for declinations, dismissals, reductions, diversionary outcomes, or favorable variances.
• Protection that extends beyond the verdict: We plan for your career, licensing, travel, and immigration exposure, and map post-case options to safeguard your record whenever the law allows.

Case Results

Our past case results speak for themselves.

When Nayib Hassan Defends Your Federal Case, You Get:

• Rapid response and stabilization plan
  Concrete steps to manage agent contact, protect rights, and organize subpoena and search-warrant compliance.
• Direct access to your lead attorney
  Strategy sessions, timely updates, and guidance on decisions that affect your case and your life.
• Grand jury and subpoena support
  Target and witness letter analysis, preparation for testimony when appropriate, and negotiations to avoid pitfalls.
• Digital and financial evidence management
  Preservation of devices and accounts, forensic review, discovery analysis, and a roadmap to suppression opportunities.
• Customized federal defense roadmap
  A written plan with the following actions, expected timelines, and best-case, realistic, and fallback scenarios.
• Aggressive motion practice
  Challenges to warrants, affidavits, statements, identifications, and forfeiture, including Franks and suppression motions where warranted.
• Guidelines analysis and mitigation
  Federal Sentencing Guidelines calculations, variance strategy, character and restitution packages, and alternatives to incarceration, where available.
• Court appearance and deadline management
  We handle hearings, filings, and schedules, keeping you informed with clear next steps.
• Trial preparation that applies pressure
  Expert consultations, investigation, and witness prep that hold the government to its proofs.
• Privacy and discretion
  Sensitive matters handled quietly, with Spanish-language support available.
• Record protection planning
  Guidance on collateral consequences and post-case options when the law allows.
• Transparent communication and fees
  Clear scope, predictable costs where possible, and proactive updates you do not have to chase.

When should I contact a federal criminal defense lawyer?

Immediately. Early intervention protects your rights, shapes the narrative, and opens paths to declinations, dismissals, reductions, or favorable plea and sentencing outcomes.

I received a target letter. Do I really need a federal criminal defense attorney?

Yes. A target letter signals substantial risk. Early counsel can communicate with prosecutors, manage subpoena compliance, and seek to prevent or narrow an indictment.

Agents want to interview me. Should I cooperate to clear things up?

No. Speaking without counsel can lock in admissions and limit defenses. Politely decline, request a lawyer, and let your attorney handle all communications.

What is the difference between a complaint, an indictment, and an information?

A complaint is a preliminary charging document. A grand jury returns an indictment. Information is filed by a prosecutor, typically with the defendant’s consent. Each path has different strategic implications.

Will paying restitution make my federal case go away?

Restitution can help with negotiations and sentencing, but it does not automatically end a case. Your lawyer will use restitution and mitigation to pursue charge reductions and favorable guideline outcomes.

How is a bond handled in federal court?

Pretrial release is decided under the Bail Reform Act based on flight risk and danger. Conditions may include travel limits, reporting, or electronic monitoring. Your attorney prepares a release package to support your position.

Do first-time federal offenders usually get probation?

It depends on the offense, loss amount, criminal history, and guideline range. Many cases resolve without prison, but there are no guarantees. We focus on guideline calculations, departures, and variances to minimize exposure.

How do the Federal Sentencing Guidelines affect my case?

Guidelines are advisory but influential. We calculate the range, challenge enhancements, seek reductions, and present mitigating factors for a downward variance.

If the alleged victim wants to drop the case, will the U.S. Attorney dismiss it?

Not automatically. Charging decisions belong to the government. Mitigation and evidentiary issues can support dismissals or reductions, but the victim’s wishes alone are not controlling.

Can I face both state and federal charges for the same conduct?

Yes. Under the separate-sovereigns doctrine, both jurisdictions may prosecute. Coordinated defense can reduce overlapping exposure.

Can I travel while on pretrial release?

Often, travel is restricted to certain districts. Your lawyer can request modifications for work or family needs, subject to court approval.

How long do federal cases take?

Timelines vary by investigation, discovery volume, motion practice, and court schedules. Good outcomes often require time to build leverage through evidence review and motions.