Maine Federal Criminal Defense Lawyers

Maine Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys (DEA, OIG, IRS, FBI)

Attorney Nick Oberheiden
Maine Federal Criminal Defense
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From Acadia National Park to Portland, federal authorities are targeting individuals and businesses across Maine in high-stakes investigations. Whether you are under investigation or under arrest, you need Oberheiden, P.C.’s Maine federal criminal defense lawyers on your side.

There are numerous and extreme risks associated with federal investigations. Individuals (including corporate CEOs, healthcare providers, and other high-level personnel) can face exorbitant fines and many years of incarceration. Businesses can face tremendous financial liability, loss of licensure or registration, and other severe penalties. A proven and successful defense against charges depends on experienced federal defense counsel.

Our law firm, Oberheiden, P.C., commands a national presence when it comes to federal criminal litigation. Our attorneys have represented clients all over Maine and the rest of the United States, including but not limited to dealing with: the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Inspector General (HHS-OIG), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and many other federal agencies. Our law firm is led by the founding partner, Dr. Nick Oberheiden. Dr. Oberheiden is experienced in high-stakes federal matters and has many years of federal litigation exposure. His team of experienced Maine federal criminal defense attorneys have amassed well over a century’s worth of experience in federal criminal cases, and will put that knowledge to work on your behalf.

Are the FBI, OIG, IRS, or DEA Targeting You in Maine?

Federal investigations are extremely serious matters because every action or word could have potentially serious consequences. If you are being targeted by a federal agency such as the DEA, IRS, OIG, or FBI, have uncovered evidence that could present an issue for your business or practice in terms of federal charges for federal offenses, or have been served with a target letter or grand jury subpoena, do not delay. Experience counts twice as much in federal criminal defense, and our attorneys will help you navigate the maze of federal investigative complexities and legal challenges. At Oberheiden, P.C.:

• We Fight to Avoid Charges in Every Case. If you have not yet been charged with a crime, an opportunity still exists to avoid prosecution in federal court. Our firm has a history of resolving federal criminal cases for our clients without charges being filed. Avoiding charges, whether civil or criminal charges, is our most important goal in every investigation we handle.

• We Rely on Extensive Federal Experience to Execute Strong Defense Strategies. Unlike other law firms in Maine, Oberheiden, P.C. focuses entirely on the area of federal defense. This results in a focused and trial-tested approach with decades of proven results as proof.

• We Focus on the Unique Aspects of Each Individual Case. No detail is too minuscule for our Maine federal criminal defense lawyers, and when our firm represents you in a federal criminal case, we will create a custom defense strategy that has the correct approach, and asks the appropriate questions. Our attorneys will guide you along every step of the way so you are informed of the process.

• We Help Our Clients Make Confident and Informed Decisions. The federal litigation process is complex and multifaceted. Our attorneys will help you answer questions such as: when should I respond to a target letter? Should I provide answers to federal agents from the FBI, IRS, OIG, or DEA? What should I do about self-incriminating information? Our attorneys will help you understand the intricacies of the federal litigation system and answer any questions you may have.

• We Never Give In. It is true that our attorneys are very experienced in federal defense litigation, but they also work hard and never stop pursuing the best possible outcome for our clients. Our proactive and unyielding approach, coupled with our legal experience, is a powerful combination that has led to fantastic results for our clients over the years.

Put our highly experienced team on your side

Dr. Nick Oberheiden

Founder

Attorney-at-Law

Lynette S. Byrd

Former DOJ Trial Attorney

Partner

Brian J. Kuester

Former U.S. Attorney

Hon. Kevin McCarthy

55th Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives (ret.)

Government Consultant

Mike Pompeo

Of Counsel

Former U.S. Secretary of State

John W. Sellers

Former Senior DOJ Trial Attorney

Linda Julin McNamara

Federal Appeals Attorney

Nicholas B. Johnson

Former Prosecutor

Roger Bach

Former Special Agent (DOJ)

Chris J. Quick

Former Special Agent (FBI & IRS-CI)

Michael S. Koslow

Former Supervisory Special Agent (DOD-OIG)

Ray Yuen

Former Supervisory Special Agent (FBI)

How the Experienced Federal Criminal Trial Attorneys at Oberheiden, P.C. Can Help

Oberheiden, P.C. routinely defends lawyers, physicians, nurses, accountants, business owners, politicians, CEOs, and anyone else seeking professional help against investigations involving the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Department of Justice (DOJ), the United States Attorney’s Office, the IRS, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and many others. Our Maine federal criminal defense lawyers have experience which includes:

• Former Department of Justice Trial Lawyers

• Former Healthcare Fraud Prosecutors

• More than 2,000 Federal Cases Resolved With no Charges

• No Junior Lawyers

Maine is divided into different federal districts. The Pine Tree State is part of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit (in case citations, 1st Cir.). In the United States District Court for the District of Maine, federal prosecutors are tasked to enforce federal law on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice. Maine contains one federal district, the United States District Court for the District of Maine (in case citations, D. Me.). This district locates federal courthouses as well as branches of the Department of Justice, so-called United States Attorney’s Offices. The U.S. Attorney’s Offices employ federal prosecutors, also referred to as Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA).

The United States District Court for the District of Maine (in case citations, D. Me.) covers the counties of Androscoggin, Aroostook, Cumberland, Franklin, Hancock, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Oxford, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Sagadahoc, Somerset, Waldo, Washington, and York, and it hosts federal courthouses and U.S. Attorney’s Offices in Portland (156 Federal Street, Portland, ME 04101), and Bangor (202 Harlow Street, Bangor, ME 04401).

Healthcare Offenses

• Healthcare Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1347)

• Conspiracy to Make False Statements Relating to Healthcare Matters (18 U.S.C. 1035; 18 U.S.C. 371)

• Conspiracy to Commit Healthcare Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1347; 18 U.S.C. 371)

• Conspiracy to Commit Theft or Embezzlement in Connection with Healthcare (18 U.S.C. 669; 18 U.S.C. 371)

• Attempt or Conspiracy to Commit Healthcare Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1347; 18 U.S.C. 371)

• Conspiracy to Commit Medicare Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1347; 18 U.S.C. 371)

• Conspiracy to Accept or Receive Illegal Kickbacks (42 U.S.C. 1320a-7(b)(b); 18 U.S.C. 371)

• Conspiracy to Commit Medicaid Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1347; 18 U.S.C. 371)

• Conspiracy to Unlawfully Use Health Information (42 U.S.C. 1320d-6; 18 U.S.C. 371)

Financial Crimes

• Tax Fraud (26 U.S.C. 7206)

• Mail Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1341)

• Wire Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1343)

• Embezzlement (18 U.S.C. 641)

• Bank Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1344)

• Counterfeiting (18 U.S.C. 2320)

• Money Laundering (18 U.S.C. 1956)

• Mortgage Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1014)

• Insurance Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1007)

• Intellectual Property Crimes (15 U.S.C. 8101)

• Securities Fraud (15 U.S.C. 78j, 78jj; 18 U.S.C. 1348)

• Conspiracy to Commit Money Laundering (18 U.S.C. 1357; 18 U.S.C. 371)

• Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1341; 18 U.S.C. 371)

• Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1343; 18 U.S.C. 371)

• Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1344; 18 U.S.C. 371)

• Conspiracy to Commit Tax Fraud (26 U.S.C. 7206; 18 U.S.C. 371)

• Conspiracy to Commit Securities Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1348; 18 U.S.C. 371)

• Conspiracy to Use Identification Information (18 U.S.C. 1028(a)(7); 18 U.S.C. 371)

• Credit Card Fraud (15 U.S.C. 1644)

• Identity Theft (18 U.S.C. 1028)

Computer Crimes

• Computer Crimes (18 U.S.C. 1030)

• Pornography Offenses (18 U.S.C. 2427)

• Prostitution & Trafficking Offenses (18 U.S.C. 2422)

• Unauthorized Access (18 U.S.C. 1030)

Drug & Opioid Offenses

• Federal Drug Conspiracy (21 U.S.C. 846)

• Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substances (21 U.S.C. 841)

• Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances (21 U.S.C. 841; 21 U.S.C. 846)

Other Offenses

• Bribery (18 U.S.C. 201)

• Conspiracy to Commit Bribery (18 U.S.C. 201; 18 U.S.C. 371)

• Obstruction of Justice (18 U.S.C. 1512)

• Perjury/ False Statement (18 U.S.C. 1001)

• Espionage Act (18 U.S.C. 793)

• Patriot Act (8 U.S.C. 1701)

• Wiretapping (18 U.S.C. 2511)

• Obstruction of Justice (18 U.S.C. 1501)

Federal Defense Lawyers for All Criminal Matters in Maine

Even though a good portion of our practice is devoted to representing healthcare providers, our clients are diverse and include many other licensed professionals, public officials in complicated white-collar federal cases, corporate officers and entities, and other high-ranking individuals. Oberheiden, P.C. represents individuals and businesses charged with a multitude of different types of federal offenses under Title 18 of the U.S. Code, and various other federal criminal statutes. Some of the most common are the Anti-Kickback Statute, the Controlled Substances Act, and the Securities and Exchange Act, among others.

Our Maine federal criminal defense lawyers have considerable experience in federal investigations and prosecutions involving allegations of:

• Healthcare Fraud

• Federal Drug Charges

• Tax Violations

• Public Corruption and Bribery

• Internet and Computer Crimes

• Conspiracy and Attempt

Why Am I Being Investigated by the…

…Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)?

In the United States, one of the most important and powerful federal law enforcement agencies is the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). This agency is specifically tasked with drug crimes, organized crime, terrorism, computer and Internet crimes, public corruption, and other crime investigations. This agency routinely, and frequently works hand in hand with other federal agencies such as the OIG and IRS to target entities and individuals that are suspected of involvement in federal crimes or violate federal law.

…Office of Inspector General (OIG)?

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is the law enforcement wing of the Department of Health and Human Services. The mission of the OIG is “to protect the integrity of Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) programs as well as the health and welfare of program beneficiaries.” This agency completes this mission primarily by zeroing in on healthcare providers suspected of engaging in Medicaid, Medicare, Department of Labor (DOL), and Tricare fraud, among other charges.

…Internal Revenue Service (IRS)?

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has an extensive criminal enforcement division, which aggressively targets businesses and individuals who are suspected of underreporting income, underpaying taxes, and committing fraud and other potentially criminal violations of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). Along with other agencies, the IRS is often included in allegations of money laundering, Medicare fraud, Medicaid fraud, and a host of other financial crimes.

…Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)?

When it comes to allegations involving drug-related offenses, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) plays a central role in federal investigations. These investigations vary but usually involve the manufacturing and distribution of illegal drugs (such as methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, LSD, and prescription medications). At the moment, the DEA’s diversion control program is at the top of its law enforcement priorities. This involves stopping the unlawful distribution and use of addictive prescription drugs, including opioids.

Q&A with Founding Partner and Federal Defense Attorney, Nick Oberheiden, PhD

Speak with a Maine Criminal Defense Lawyer about Your FBI, OIG, IRS, or DEA Investigation

When it comes to high-stakes federal investigations, our federal defense team has tremendous experience. If your practice, business, or overall reputation is in danger, we will use our extensive experience and federal litigation knowledge in federal courts on your behalf. In OIG, FBI, DEA, and IRS investigations, our defense strategies are designed with the sole purpose of protecting you.

For more information and legal advice tailored to the specifics of your investigation, please contact our Maine federal criminal defense attorneys to schedule a free and confidential case assessment. To speak with a member of our federal defense team in confidence, call 888-680-1745 or tell us how we can help online now.

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