Top Rated Federal and White Collar Criminal Defense Attorneys.

"You can only protect your liberties in this world by defending the other man's freedom."

- Clarence Darrow

"In all criminal prosecutions the accused shall enjoy the right to have the assistance of counsel for his defense."

- Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution

"I know of no higher fortitude than stubbornness in the face of overwhelming odds."

- Louis Nizer

"There's no substitute for knowing everything."

- Edward Bennet Williams

Top Rated Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys.

Federal and White Collar Criminal Defense Attorneys in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

Founded by partners Charles Burnham and Eugene Gorokhov, we are a criminal defense law firm serving Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Our attorneys specialize in defending white collar crimes, and have successfully represented numerous clients facing federal criminal charges such as: bribery, fraud, foreign corruption, espionage, controlled substance act violations, and more. We pride ourselves on hard work, dedication to our clients, and a record of successful results.

Dedicated to Federal Criminal Defense of White Collar Crimes and Fraud

We focus exclusively on defending individuals accused of federal, white collar, and fraud crimes. Our attorneys are admitted to practice in Washington, D.C., and Virginia, and regularly handle cases in federal court in Virginia, D.C., and Maryland. We accept federal criminal cases from all over the country, and also accept criminal cases in the local courts of Washington, D.C., and Virginia.

Record of Successful Results

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Partners Charles Burnham and Eugene Gorokhov have been recognized as top rated Federal Criminal Defense lawyers in Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia.

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Resisting Federal Debarment Actions

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Understanding OFAC Sanctions and the Consequences of Evasion

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is responsible for enforcing U.S. economic and trade sanctions against individuals, businesses, and foreign entities that pose a threat to national security or violate U.S. laws. Sanctions are designed to restrict financial and commercial transactions with targeted parties.  Federal prosecutors charge individuals and businesses based on allegations that they have attempted to evade these restrictions by misrepresenting sources of funds, using shell companies, or exporting prohibited goods without the required

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Federal Charges Dismissed with Prejudice: Justice Prevails for Akbar Masood

For nearly three years, the government denied our client, Akbar Masood, access to the evidence he needed to defend himself while simultaneously violating his right to a speedy trial. Despite these egregious delays and due process violations, the prosecution persisted in its baseless pursuit of charges against him. Yesterday in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, justice finally prevailed (Read Opinion). The court dismissed all charges with prejudice, bringing an end

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We view our clients as our best resource and a critical part of our team. Understanding our clients, including the facts of their case, personal background and circumstances, and goals, is an essential part of our strategy for achieving the most successful outcome. For this reason, getting to know and working closely with our clients is a priority in each and every case. By avoiding unnecessary and costly operating expenses, we are able to provide our clients with top-notch defense at rates significantly lower than those of larger law firms.

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