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How Can Brotman Law Help Me In My Criminal Case?
Key Takeaway
Brotman Law provides criminal tax defense in four areas: (1) pre-investigation defense and voluntary disclosure; (2) administrative investigation representation with IRS CI; (3) pre-trial defense and plea negotiation; and (4) trial defense and post-conviction representation. The short version is that criminal tax defense requires specialized experience. In our experience, the tax-specific expertise combined with criminal defense skills is critical — general criminal defense or general tax practitioners often lack the combination.1
Criminal tax case? A 15-minute consultation is free.
Four criminal tax defense services.
The Four Defense Service Areas
Pre-InvestVDP / EvalAdminCI DefensePre-TrialMotions / PleaTrialPost-Conviction
| Service Area | Representation2 |
|---|---|
| Pre-Investigation | Voluntary disclosure / evaluation |
| Admin | CI investigation defense |
| Pre-Trial | Motions, plea, preparation |
| Trial / Post | Trial, sentencing, appeal |
Quick Reference
Jump to: pre-invest, admin, pre-trial, or trial.
1. Pre-Investigation Defense
Voluntary disclosure evaluation and filing.
If this is you: Pre-IRS contact. Willful non-compliance concern. VDP evaluation. Voluntary disclosure typically best path.
Pre-Investigation Strategy
- Confidential consultation.
- Willfulness evaluation.
- VDP eligibility assessment.
- Disclosure preparation.
- IRS submission.
2. Administrative Investigation Defense
CI investigation representation.
If this is you: CI special agent contact. Subpoena, interview request, target letter. Full representation through admin phase.
3. Pre-Trial Defense
Motions practice and plea negotiation.
If this is you: Indicted. Discovery, motions to suppress / dismiss, plea negotiations. Strategic pre-trial defense.
4. Trial and Post-Conviction
Trial defense, sentencing, appeal.
If this is you: Going to trial or post-conviction. Voir dire, witness cross, jury arguments. Post-trial motions, sentencing, appeal.
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Defense Service Lookup
| Service | Typical Engagement |
|---|---|
| Consultation | Free initial evaluation |
| VDP filing | Flat fee typical |
| Admin defense | Hourly / retainer |
| Pretrial + trial | Multi-phase engagement |
| Appeals | Separate engagement |
Service Engagement Notes
- Retainer required for criminal defense.
- Engagement letter specifies scope.
- Ethics rules govern.
Service Patterns
| Situation | Typical Outcome |
|---|---|
| Pre-contact VDP | Criminal avoided |
| Admin defense | Favorable resolution possible |
| Plea negotiation | Reduced charges |
| Trial defense | Best possible defense |
Service Escalation
Consultation
Initial evaluation.
Engagement
Scope-based retainer.
Representation
Through resolution.
First 48 Hours
- Consultation (free).
- Case evaluation.
- Engagement.
- Strategy development.
- Active defense.
★Brotman Law provides specialized criminal tax defense. Based in San Diego.
The ROI Question
Specialized criminal tax defense essential. Combination of tax + criminal expertise rare and critical.
Under Criminal Tax Investigation?
If you know or suspect the IRS Criminal Investigation division is looking at you, the time for routine tax advice is over. What you say and do in the early stages matters significantly — and the window for voluntary disclosure closes the moment CI makes contact. If you’re in this situation, get counsel before you respond to anything.
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When to Engage
- Any criminal tax concern.
- CI contact.
- Grand jury subpoena.
- Indictment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can Brotman Law help?
Four service areas — pre-investigation defense / VDP, administrative investigation representation, pre-trial defense and plea negotiation, trial defense and post-conviction.
What makes criminal tax unique?
Requires tax law expertise plus criminal defense skill. Rare combination. General criminal defense or general tax practitioners often lack combination.
Is initial consultation free?
Yes. 15-minute free 15-minute call. Case evaluation. Fee discussion if engagement follows.
Where are you located?
San Diego, California. Federal criminal tax practice nationwide. Remote + on-site representation.
Do you represent outside CA?
Federal criminal tax cases nationwide. Admitted in various federal courts. Pro hac vice as needed.
What's your track record?
Multiple VDP successes, admin resolutions, plea negotiations, trial victories. Discussed in consultation.
Do you handle state criminal tax?
Yes. State criminal tax matters in CA. Federal priority.
What about appeals?
Post-conviction appeals separate engagement. Appellate counsel specialized. Can coordinate.
Do you have experts available?
Yes. Forensic accountants, tax experts, expert witnesses. Case-specific.
Do you negotiate with prosecution?
Yes. Pre-indictment, plea negotiations, cooperation agreements. Essential part of defense.
Will I go to jail?
Facts-specific. Defense goal: best possible outcome. Alternatives to incarceration possible.
What about the family?
Representation addresses family impact. Cooperation in disclosure strategy.
How do I start?
Book 15-minute consultation. Confidential evaluation. No obligation. Clear next steps.
Next Steps
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- Criminal tax defense services per Brotman Law practice.
- Engagement terms per CA Rules of Professional Conduct.
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