Contact a federal criminal defense attorney before answering investigators’ questions or explaining payments, expenses, or grant decisions. Preserve emails, invoices, contracts, accounting files, and other relevant records. Avoid altering documents or coordinating accounts with others involved. Your lawyer will handle communications, review requests and deadlines, and assess the allegations before prosecutors decide on charges.

A defense lawyer examines the federal funding requirements, applicable value thresholds, your role, and the intent prosecutors must prove under Section 666. Financial records might show authorized spending, legitimate compensation, or an accounting mistake rather than intentional misuse. Matthew Cohan works with financial experts when needed to trace transactions, review supporting documents, and challenge weaknesses in the government’s case.

Look for an attorney with federal court experience handling white collar cases, electronic evidence, financial records, and fraud investigations. Ask about grand jury subpoenas, search warrants, loss calculations, and asset forfeiture. Matthew Cohan and his team are experienced in these areas and represent clients facing federal wire fraud allegations in New York, New Jersey, and across the United States.