When the stakes are highest, you want someone who stays calm.

You've probably heard about the Shohei Ohtani case. I represented Mathew Bowyer through all of it, from the morning federal agents showed up at the door to the day of sentencing. It made headlines around the world, and reporters from CNN, ESPN, the LA Times and others asked me to explain what was really going on.

I'm telling you this for one reason. When your name, your freedom, or your future is on the line, you want a defense attorney who doesn't flinch when things get loud. That's the work I've done for over two decades.

I focus on criminal defense, and I've built my career on the cases a lot of attorneys shy away from: federal charges, white-collar and fraud allegations, money laundering, tax matters, and serious felonies. I've handled them in the courtroom and in the press, and I know how to protect a client on both fronts.

A high-profile case teaches you things quieter cases can't. It taught me how to keep a client steady when the whole world is watching, how to shape a story instead of getting run over by it, and how to make careful decisions under real pressure. You get all of that experience whether your case ever makes the news or not.

When you reach out, you talk to me, not a screener. Our first conversation is confidential, and I'll give you a straight read on where you stand and what your options are. No judgment, and no runaround.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you handle federal cases?  Yes. A large part of my practice is in federal court, including complex white-collar and fraud matters.

Will my case become public?  Most cases never make the news. I keep your matter as private as the law allows and talk with you before saying anything publicly.

How soon should I reach out?  The earlier the better. The choices made in the first days of a case often matter the most, so it's worth a conversation before anything else happens.

If you're facing charges, don't wait to get advice you can trust. Reach out for a confidential consultation and let's talk through your options.  Call (949) 264-0696 or book a consultation online.