Special Matters and Parallel Proceedings

Phoenix and Glendale Arizona Criminal Investigation Attorney

At the Doerfler Law Firm, in Phoenix, Arizona, we have developed an unusual focus on matters that involve more than one area of the law. For example, a client accused of tampering with his or her electric bill could face both civil and criminal charges--one to recover the unpaid electric charges, and the other to deal with the theft of services. If you have been accused of a matter such as this, you need a defense attorney who can develop an accurate analysis of all aspects of the case. Contact the Doerfler Law Firm for representation in parallel proceedings involving more than one aspect of the law.

Examples of Parallel Proceedings

Another example of this type of defense could involve a defendant who takes the Fifth Amendment in a civil case. Taking the Fifth can be used against a defendant in a civil proceeding, but not in a criminal trial. Our attorney can determine how to structure the cases to remove this barrier and allow the defendant to avoid self-incrimination, while maintaining a viable defense. Another example is a regulatory agency like the SEC conducting a civil investigation into a brokerage house while private parties simultaneously file a civil suit. In such cases, the defendant needs an attorney skilled at both civil litigation and criminal defense.

Examples of Special Matters

Special matters cases are frequently those involving multiple types of law and a high profile defendant. Such cases require careful management and public relations. Our attorney has been involved in grand jury investigations, impeachment trials, special prosecutions, and the pre-indictment defense of major business organizations and prominent figures.

Clients in Parallel Proceedings

Our clients in such cases are frequently businesses or individuals accused of white-collar crimes. If you have become involved in a matter that demands the services of an attorney comfortable with media relations and who can function in a number of legal areas, contact the special matters and parallel proceedings lawyer at the Doerfler Law Firm in Phoenix. Our attorney has the knowledge and experience to help.