Federal Subpoena: Los Angeles Federal Criminal Defense Attorney

What to do if you are asked to testify before a federal grand jury

If you receive a federal subpoena to testify before a federal grand jury in California, the first thing you should do is contact a Los Angeles federal criminal defense attorney at Wallin & Klarich because the federal criminal justice system is an intimidating place to be, and you have know idea whether you are:

  • the target of the investigation
  • a subject of the investigation
  • a witness

 

Importance of hiring a Los Angeles Federal Criminal Defense Attorney at Wallin & Klarich

If you have received a federal subpoena in Los Angeles, you must contact a federal criminal defense attorney in California today. (877) 466-5245.
The Los Angeles Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys at Wallin & Klarich explain what you should do if asked to testify before a federal court.

There is no 6th Amendment right to counsel in a grand jury proceeding even for the target of a grand jury investigation.  However, counsel may be retained by a grand jury witness and may serve important functions. For example, if you have received a federal subpoena, your Los Angeles federal criminal defense attorney can:

  • learn about the intentions of the grand jury
  • assist you in making an informed decision about how to respond to the grand jury’s subpoena
  • inform the prosecution that you will not be bullied during the testimony
  • counsel you about the risks of testifying or not
  • obtain a continuance of the scheduled grand jury appearance if necessary

 

If a grand jury witness decides to testify, counsel will prepare the witness for the type of questioning likely to occur inside the grand jury room.  A witness has no right to legal counsel inside the grand jury room.  However, your Los Angeles federal criminal defense attorney at Wallin & Klarich will wait outside the room to be available to consult during questioning and will explain which areas are suitable for questioning and which are not.

Contact a practiced Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer in the Los Angeles area today

The Los Angeles Federal Criminal Defense Lawyers at Wallin & Klarich have over 40 years of experience representing clients facing federal criminal charges in Southern California.
If you have been asked to testify before a federal court, call our Los Angeles Federal Criminal Attorneys today. We’ll get through this together.

An experienced Los Angeles federal criminal defense attorney at Wallin & Klarich can help you if you are charged with a federal crime in Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, Victorville, West Covina or San Diego.  With over 40 years of experience as Federal Criminal Lawyers, Wallin & Klarich will assist you in this difficult time.

We will get through this together. For a free consultation with one of our Los Angeles federal criminal defense attorneys, call us today at (877) 466-5245 or fill out our confidential case review form. We will be there when you call.

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