When you learn that federal agents are investigating you, they already have a significant head start.
The FBI, DEA, IRS Criminal Investigation Division, ICE, and other federal agencies investigate federal crimes. By the time a “target letter” arrives or a grand jury subpoena is served, investigators have typically spent months, sometimes years, building their file. The Southern District of Florida is one of the most active federal jurisdictions in the country, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office prosecutes with resources and experience that demand an equally prepared response.
At Jeffrey S. Weiner, P.A., our Coral Gables federal criminal defense lawyers have handled every type of federal matter, from white-collar investigations and grand jury proceedings to contested jury trials. We know how to identify weaknesses in the government’s case and how to use that to your advantage. A federal conviction can mean decades in prison, devastating fines, and the permanent loss of a professional license. A proper defense by an experienced criminal defense lawyer can make all the difference in the outcome of your case.
Call our office today to schedule a confidential consultation with an experienced Coral Gables federal criminal defense attorney. There is no obligation, and what you discuss with us is confidential.
There is a meaningful difference between a lawyer who handles criminal cases and a lawyer who has spent a career mastering federal criminal defense at the highest levels. At Jeffrey S. Weiner, P.A., that distinction defines everything about how we practice.
For over 51 years, Attorney Jeffrey S. Weiner’s reputation has been built the only way that matters – through the outcomes the firm has achieved for his clients and the trust of his peers. When other attorneys face a serious federal matter or have a client who does, Jeffrey S. Weiner, P.A., is the firm they call when it matters most.
Our attorneys have tried cases in more than 25 states and argued before the Florida Supreme Court and the United States Supreme Court. Wherever your case stands right now, we've likely stood there before — with a client's freedom on the line.
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When you’re facing federal criminal charges in South Florida, you need an attorney who has spent a career doing exactly this.
Jeffrey S. Weiner has argued before the United States Supreme Court. When a constitutional issue arises in your case, such as an unlawful search, an overreach by federal investigators, or a due process violation, he has litigated those questions at the highest level in the country. He is Board Certified as a Criminal Trial Lawyer, a designation held by very few Florida attorneys, and his peers elected him President of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers – the most prominent criminal defense organization in the country. That is 51 years of federal criminal defense recognized by the people who do this work alongside him. Learn more about Attorney Jeffrey S. Weiner.
Attorney Jeffrey S. Weiner and his team have seen the federal government in action on countless occasions. They know where federal prosecutors are most aggressive, where their cases have weaknesses, and what a strong defense looks like at every stage, from the investigation through trial.
When something unexpected happens in your case – and it will – you want an attorney with experience by your side.
To discuss your case and legal avenues we can explore, contact our federal crimes lawyers in Coral Gables at 305-670-9919. Your initial consultation is free.
Below is a list of some of the federal crimes our Coral Gables criminal defense lawyers handle:
If you have been accused of a federal crime, it is important to act quickly and reach out to Jeffrey S. Weiner, P.A. as soon as possible. Our federal criminal defense attorneys in Coral Gables will examine every detail to build a strong defense on your behalf.
Most people who get arrested go through the state court system. A Florida state charge, serious as it can be, runs through the county courthouse and is prosecuted by a state attorney. Federal charges run through a different system entirely.
Federal prosecutors work for the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and are called Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs). They handle cases that involve federal law, crimes that cross state lines, offenses on federal property, immigration violations, tax crimes, drug trafficking conspiracies, wire fraud, money laundering, and many others. Federal law enforcement agencies like the FBI, DEA, IRS Criminal Investigation, and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) often spend years building a case before a single arrest is made.
Coral Gables falls within the Southern District of Florida, one of the busiest federal judicial districts in the country. The district is headquartered at the Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. U.S. Courthouse in downtown Miami, roughly 5 miles from Coral Gables. Cases originating in Miami-Dade County are typically assigned to judges seated in that Miami courthouse.
Cases in the Southern District frequently involve drug trafficking conspiracies, healthcare fraud, mortgage fraud, money laundering tied to international finance, immigration violations, and public corruption charges. The proximity to Latin America and the Caribbean has long made South Florida a focal point for DOJ prosecutorial attention.
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Yes. Federal charges can be dismissed through pre-trial motions to suppress evidence, challenges to the sufficiency of the indictment, or when the government concludes prosecution is not in the public interest. About 10.7% of cases in the Southern District of Florida were dismissed in fiscal 2022, according to Pew Research Center analysis of court data. A strong defense from the start increases the likelihood of dismissal.
Do not speak to federal agents without a Coral Gables criminal defense attorney present. You have the right to remain silent under the Fifth Amendment. Politely decline to answer questions, provide your name if required, and call a federal criminal defense attorney immediately. Statements made to federal investigators, even casually, can be used against you, and any inconsistency can result in a separate charge under 18 U.S.C. § 1001.
Federal cases move at their own pace. Simple cases may resolve in months. Complex conspiracy or fraud cases involving extensive discovery, multiple co-defendants, and contested pre-trial motions can take two to four years from indictment to sentencing. The Speedy Trial Act of 1974 requires that a trial begin within 70 days of indictment or first appearance, but continuances regularly extend that timeline with court approval.
A federal defense attorney analyzes the government’s evidence for constitutional and legal deficiencies, files motions to suppress illegally obtained evidence, negotiates with AUSAs over charges and plea terms, prepares sentencing memoranda arguing for reduced sentences, and advocates at every stage from arraignment through appeal. In complex cases, they may retain investigators, forensic accountants, or expert witnesses.
Yes. Most cases resolve through negotiation, not trial. The goal is rarely to go to trial against the federal government; it is to negotiate from a position of strength. A well-prepared defense attorney who identifies weaknesses in the evidence, pursues suppression motions, or secures cooperation credit can dramatically change the outcome compared to someone without counsel or with an attorney unfamiliar with federal practice.
Federal charges carry consequences that can define the rest of your life. The difference between a sentence of two years and ten is not random. It reflects the quality of the defense work that happened in the months leading up to sentencing. The difference between being indicted and not is sometimes a matter of whether your attorney got in the room before the grand jury voted.
Jeff Weiner is a Board-Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer and former president of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (FACDL). His firm has been defending federal clients for over 51 years. That experience is a practical advantage in every negotiation, motion, and courtroom appearance.
If you are facing a federal investigation or charge in Coral Gables or anywhere in South Florida, do not wait. Contact Jeffrey S. Weiner, P.A., today for a confidential, no-obligation consultation. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at 305-670-9919.
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