Federal Criminal Defense Lawyers
We represent people and businesses facing federal investigations, criminal charges, and the decisions that come with them.
Former federal
prosecutors
Former federal
judge
Former FBI & IRS
investigators
Former general counsel
to billionaire family offices
Start with what
the government is asking.
A subpoena arrives. An agent asks for an interview. Colleagues are questioned about transactions you handled. Whether you are trying to understand an investigation or responding to charges, Keith & Lorfing helps you assess the situation and build a defense.
The starting point is specific: who contacted you, what they requested, and what deadlines you face. From there, we examine the records, identify unanswered questions, and explain the work ahead.
- Requests for records
- Contact from federal agents
- Questions about billing or payments
- Grand jury subpoenas
- Charges filed in federal court
- Concerns inside your organization
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The records matter.
So does the context.
Questions we examine
What conduct is being questioned?
Who made the decisions, and when?
What do the documents actually establish?
Where do the accounts or records conflict?
The work behind the answers
Trace transactions and analyze billing
Compare documents with witness accounts
Examine internal and agency findings
Handle sensitive business information carefully
Find the issue you need help with.
Agency inquiries &
corporate investigations
Federal investigations
Healthcare billing &
fraud allegations
Healthcare fraud defense
False Claims Act defense
Medicare fraud defense
Financial offenses &
white-collar defense
Wire fraud defense
Money laundering defense
Conspiracy defense
The people examining
your case.
Russell Lorfing
Partner · Former federal prosecutor
Russell previously served as an Assistant United States Attorney. His work on federal prosecutions and financial investigations now informs how he evaluates the government’s evidence and prepares a defense.
Brandi Young
Partner · Former federal prosecutor
Brandi spent her Department of Justice career investigating and trying federal cases, including more than 30 jury trials as lead counsel. She brings that experience to the review of allegations, evidence, and defense strategy.
Clients on working with our firm.
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“Their level of professionalism is far beyond that which I’ve ever experienced with past attorneys, but they’re friendly and respectful.”
Brittany Perry
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“I am soo thankful I spent the extra money to go with Brandi and her team!”
Torre Serven
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“Thank you Keith & Lorfing for helping my cousin Israel beat his case. Best lawyers out here!”
Bryan Martinon
From the first call
to the defense ahead.
1
Clarify the immediate risk
We assess potential exposure, urgent deadlines, and investigative risk. Protecting privilege and setting initial priorities are part of developing the first response.
2
Build an independent account
Where appropriate, we conduct a discreet internal investigation, interview witnesses, and analyze financial records. The aim is to assess the evidence beyond the allegations alone.
3
Plan agency communications
We handle communications and negotiations with the DOJ, FBI, IRS, HHS-OIG, and U.S. Attorney’s Offices, shaping the approach around the facts and posture of the matter.
4
Pursue the defense
The next step may involve further investigation, negotiation, litigation, or trial. We prepare for the available paths and defend the client as the case develops.
5
Bring the team to you
When immediate on-site work is needed, the firm maintains a private jet so the team can mobilize within hours of a call. Urgent travel can support the response at any stage.
Federal defense across industries.
Healthcare & physician practices
When billing records become evidence.
A healthcare inquiry may center on claims, payments, or the decisions behind them. We examine the records in context and help physicians and practice leaders respond to fraud allegations and federal requests for information.
Energy & oilfield services
An investigation has operational consequences.
Energy businesses rely on networks of operators, contractors, and service providers. We help identify which transactions and decisions are under review, then build a response that accounts for the people and records involved.
Family offices & private enterprises
Business decisions can reach the family office.
An inquiry may cross investment holdings, private companies, and the individuals responsible for them. Our work brings the relevant records and decision-makers into focus while treating sensitive ownership and family information with care.
Financial services
Follow the transactions. Examine the explanation.
A financial record tells only part of a story. We review the flow of funds alongside communications and business context, helping executives and financial services businesses address the government’s account of what happened.
Construction & infrastructure
Contracts and payments deserve a close reading.
When a project comes under review, agreements, payment records, and communications may matter as much as the work itself. We help construction and infrastructure businesses examine those details and prepare a response to federal scrutiny.
Private equity & portfolio companies
Understand where responsibility sits.
A portfolio-company investigation can create questions for managers, owners, and investors. We examine the conduct and records at issue, paying attention to who made decisions and how the inquiry affects the parties involved.
Manufacturing & logistics
Put the operational record in context.
For manufacturers and logistics businesses, the relevant facts may be spread across facilities, transactions, and working relationships. We help organize that evidence and evaluate how it bears on the allegations under investigation.
Tell us what happened.
We’ll discuss what comes next.
Start with the contact you received, any paperwork, and the dates that matter. We can discuss your situation and whether our team is the right fit.
Call any time, day or night.
Based in Texas. Representing clients nationwide.