Our Attorneys have extensive experience with federal investigations and criminal cases such as theft, embezzlement, money laundering, wire fraud, mail fraud, aggravated identity theft, bribery, government contract fraud, foreign corrupt practices act (FCPA), conspiracy, racketeering (RICO), import / export violations including ITAR matters. We also represent clients in investigations and or charges related to classified government matters. Attorney Doug O’Connell has an active Top Secret (TS-SCI) clearance, and has been repeatedly sought out to work on cases involving classified documents and programs.

Corporations, privately held firms and individuals often seek OC-West’s guidance in responding to federal grand jury subpoenas, civil investigative demands, and “target” letters. Defense contractors facing allegations of procurement fraud turn to OC-West for advice and counsel.  Our team has particular skill in investigating cases and negotiating with prosecutors, federal agents or other government officials to mitigate potential liability and exposure. Our experience allows us to analyze complex matters and devise the best strategies to diminish the government’s concerns during the investigation phase, advocating to prosecutors for lesser charges and, if needed, trying the case before a federal jury.

Representative Matters (Partial):

• Represented more than a two dozen clients under investigation for federal white-collar fraud; all avoided criminal charges.
• Successfully thwarted enforcement of DOJ Civil Investigative Demand.
• Effectively represented a defendant accused of wire fraud; negotiated a resolution drastically minimizing criminal liability.
• Provided advice and counsel to a firm on the receiving end of a federal search warrant.
• Supervised the preparation of a corporate client’s response to a federal grand jury subpoena.
• Negotiated an effective resolution with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms (ATF) on behalf of a small business under investigation, avoiding criminal charges.
• Successfully represented a defense contractor in suspension and debarment proceedings.
• Represented a client charged with bribery and conspiracy; resolved the case prior to trial minimizing all punishment.

O’Connell West has extensive experience representing defendants in Texas state courts. All felonies, State Jail felonies and misdemeanor offenses under the Texas Penal Code and related laws, including Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), Aggravated Assault, Theft, Family Violence, and firearms offenses.

Representative Matters (Partial):

• Negligent Homicide. Case dismissed.
• Theft. All charges dropped after restitution paid.
• Firearm at Airport. Case dismissed.
• Interference with Public Duties. Case dismissed.
• Driving While Intoxicated. Doug has an excellent track records of effectively negotiating cases down to a lower level offenses, and in some cases getting the case dismissed.
• Theft by Public Servant. Successfully negotiated the case from felony level to misdemeanor charge. Obtained a Deferred Adjudication for client.
• Poaching. Case dismissed with administrative restitution.
• Official Misconduct by Law Enforcement Officers. Successfully prepared several officers for Grand Jury appearances; none indicted.
• Public Intoxication / Disorderly Conduct. Doug has successfully represented college scholarship, professional and Olympic athletes charged with misconduct and or intoxication related offenses.