New Orleans White-Collar Criminal Defense Attorney
Strategic representation for individuals, professionals, and businesses facing federal investigations, subpoenas, fraud allegations, and other high-stakes financial crime matters.
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A request for an interview, grand-jury subpoena, search warrant, audit, or contact from federal agents may signal an investigation already underway. Decisions made at the beginning—including what to say, what records to preserve, and how to respond—can affect the course of the case.
Bickham Law advises clients during pre-charge investigations and defends them after indictment. The firm evaluates the facts, the government’s theory, financial records, communications, and digital evidence to develop a response tailored to the client and the allegations.
Defense for complex federal allegations.
Wire, mail, and bank fraud
Allegations involving electronic communications, transfers, applications, business transactions, or representations made to financial institutions.
COVID-relief and government-program fraud
Investigations involving PPP loans, EIDL funds, unemployment benefits, loan-forgiveness submissions, certifications, and alleged misuse of program funds.
False statements and conspiracy
Charges involving statements to federal agencies, alleged agreements between multiple people, or conduct tied to a broader fraud investigation.
Money laundering and financial transactions
Claims that transactions were intended to conceal proceeds, promote unlawful activity, or involve funds traceable to an alleged offense.
Bankruptcy-related investigations
Allegations concerning asset disclosures, transfers, sworn schedules, testimony, or statements made during a bankruptcy case.
Digital evidence and electronic discovery
Review and use of emails, texts, cloud files, accounting data, device records, and other electronically stored information in federal practice.
Representation at every stage.
White-collar cases may involve the FBI, IRS Criminal Investigation, inspectors general, the Small Business Administration, the Department of Labor, or other agencies. Representation may include responding to subpoenas and document demands, communicating with investigators and prosecutors, assessing potential exposure, preserving evidence, analyzing discovery, litigating motions, negotiating resolutions, preparing for trial, and addressing sentencing issues.
Ralph Bickham is admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana.
Preparation begins with the complete record.
Federal investigation resources.
PPP and EIDL fraud investigations
Learn what federal authorities may examine in COVID-relief cases and what to do after receiving a subpoena or interview request.
Read the ArticleFederal wire-fraud charges
Understand the alleged elements, electronic communications, digital evidence, related offenses, and defense process.
Read the ArticleWhat to know when an investigation begins.
What should I do if federal agents contact me?
You may ask to speak with an attorney before answering questions. Avoid guessing, deleting records, or making statements before receiving advice based on your circumstances.
Can an attorney help before charges are filed?
Yes. Pre-charge representation may include communicating with authorities, responding to subpoenas, assessing evidence, preserving records, and presenting relevant facts or legal issues.
Are PPP and EIDL investigations still occurring?
Federal authorities continue to investigate and prosecute alleged fraud involving pandemic-relief programs. Investigations may focus on applications, certifications, payroll records, loan forgiveness, use of proceeds, taxes, and related communications.
Why is wire fraud charged in so many federal cases?
The federal wire-fraud statute may be alleged when prosecutors contend that interstate electronic communications were used as part of a scheme to defraud. The required proof and available defenses depend on the specific facts.
What evidence matters in a white-collar case?
Contracts, bank records, accounting data, applications, emails, text messages, cloud files, policies, and witness testimony may all be important. Evidence should be preserved and reviewed carefully.
Discuss your federal white-collar matter confidentially.
Serving clients in Greater New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and throughout Louisiana.
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