Criminal Law

Our criminal law attorneys work closely with our tax, corporate and securities, appeals and writs, international and business litigation groups, which provide the support necessary to defend against any white collar or business crime allegation.

Trusted Legal Expertise

Proven Criminal Defense Attorneys

The HFM Criminal Law Group focuses on white collar and business crimes, with the advantage of having the legal expertise needed for any criminal matter by working with a full-service firm.

Comprised of former prosecutors for the Department of Justice, the United States Marine Corps, and the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office, the Criminal Law Group is led by Paul Pfingst, a nationally recognized legal expert and trial lawyer and former San Diego County District Attorney.

HFM helps clients with allegations including but not limited to:

  • Tax Evasion
  • Business and Professions Licensing Violations
  • Money Laundering
  • Embezzlement
  • Business Fraud Crimes

Our criminal law attorneys work closely with our tax, corporate and securities, appeals and writs, international and business litigation groups, which provide the support necessary to defend against any white collar or business crime allegation.

HFM’s criminal law practice also extends to federal and state felony charges and is death penalty certified. This includes criminal defense representation of clients charged with state misdemeanors and federal and state administrative proceedings that seek punishment for alleged criminal conduct. In addition, the members of our criminal law group have extensive experience in Military Courts-Martial, family law and juvenile criminal matters.