Defense of White Collar Crime Charges

Experienced White Collar Crime Defense Lawyer with a Sophisticated Understanding of Financial Crimes

Representing Clients Charged with Financial or White Collar Crimes by the State of Missouri or in Federal Court in Missouri and Kansas

Even facing investigation, much less criminal charges for a white collar offense—typically a financial crime accomplished through reliance on a position of authority or trust—can disrupt your business and destroy your reputation. A conviction can mean fines, restitution, dismantling of your business enterprise, and the end of your eligibility for professional licensure, government contracts, and other serious penalties—all that before sentencing to federal prison. Individuals, partnerships, businesses, and corporations are all vulnerable to federal prosecution.

If you or your company is being investigated for securities fraud, violations of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, regulatory issues, or another white collar crime, it is essential to obtain representation from a criminal defense attorney with the experience and business acumen to develop an effective defense in complex cases. In my 45 years of practice, I have served as a assistant U.S. Attorney, a federal public defender, a law clerk to a federal judge, and now a private practice defense attorney. I represent clients charged with financial and white collar crimes in federal courts in Kansas and Missouri, and by the State of Missouri.

If you believe you are being investigated, have received a target letter, or are charged with a white collar crime, contact me at the law offices of Bruce C. Houdek to schedule a free consultation.

I am dedicated to protecting the rights and interests of clients charged with white collar crimes. I have successfully represented clients in a wide variety of white collar cases, such as:

• Securities fraud and bank fraud
• Fraudulent Medicare and Medicaid claims and other healthcare fraud
• Mail fraud, wire fraud, or credit card fraud
• Internet fraud and identity theft
• Embezzlement
• Money laundering
• Bribery of federal, state, and county public officials
• Public corruption
• Extortion
• Racketeering charges under the RICO Act, including property forfeitures
• False accounting by public officials
• Violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
• Tax evasion

If You Suspect an Investigation, Contact Me Immediately

If you have been contacted by the FBI or the Secret Service regarding a white collar crime, or if you have received notice that you are the target of a federal or Missouri grand jury investigation, you need legal representation immediately. It is essential to have legal representation before admitting anything to federal investigators—even if you believe you could "clear the matter up."

Do not delay in obtaining the counsel of an experienced criminal defense lawyer to put essential systems in place to protect your business. To avoid additional charges, you must not allow yourself to be seen as destroying records or other evidence. At the same time, the government does not have the right to examine every aspect of your business during criminal discovery. It is absolutely essential to obtain knowledgeable representation now to ensure that you comply with legitimate prosecution requests while not revealing confidential or proprietary company information.

Contact a Professional White Collar Criminal Defense Lawyer Now

If you are being investigated for or have been charged with a white collar crime, do not wait. Contact me at the law offices of Bruce C. Houdek for a free consultation about your legal options. My office is located two blocks from the federal courthouse in downtown Kansas City. I will respond as soon as possible to your call or e-mail and, if you have been arrested, I can meet you in jail.

Bruce C. Houdek, P.C.

Sophisticated Criminal Defense

818 Grand Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64106
Telephone (816) 842-2575 • Fax (816) 842-6463
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Kansas City federal criminal defense lawyer Bruce C. Houdek represents clients charged with federal criminal offenses anywhere in Kansas or Missouri in communities such as Kansas City, St. Louis, St. Charles, St. Joseph, Chillicothe, Marshall, Columbia, Joplin, Jefferson City, Warsaw, Sedalia, Overland Park, and Springfield, Missouri, and Wichita, Topeka, and Leavenworth, Kansas. He also defends clients charged with crimes by the State of Missouri.

Jackson County • Cass County • Johnson County • Lafayette County • Ray County • Clay County • St. Louis County • St. Charles County • Platte County