Houston Wire Fraud Attorneys

Facing wire fraud charges can be intimidating, with the weight of the federal government behind investigations and the potential for severe penalties.

At Cogdell Law Firm, our Houston-based criminal defense attorneys defend clients throughout the state, including the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and all of North and East Texas. Led by founding attorney Dan Cogdell, with over 40 years of courtroom victories, our team has stood by clients in high-profile and high-stakes federal trials.

What Is Wire Fraud?

Wire fraud often overlaps with mail fraud under 18 U.S.C. § 1341. Both involve schemes to trick others for financial gain, but wire fraud uses modern technology such as email, texts, social media, calls and faxes. Common examples include:

• Business investment schemes
• Government contract fraud
• Health care billing scams
• Alleged cryptocurrency or online financial misrepresentations

The government investigates these cases aggressively through federal agencies such as the FBI, the IRS and the SEC. Attempting to face these agencies without a proper defense can place your rights and future at serious risk.

What Penalties Could You Face in Texas?

Federal convictions for wire fraud can include penalties such as:

• Up to 20 years in prison (or up to 30 years if tied to disaster relief or financial institutions)
• Fines up to $250,000 per offense
• Restitution to alleged victims
• Long-term probation or supervised release

Even mere allegations can cost you your career, professional license and reputation. When you are the one accused, your rights must be protected.

A Defense Backed by a Long Record of Trial Experience

We focus on building a strong case from day one, with a long track record of success in federal criminal trials. Our wire fraud case results include:

• Fraud acquittal: Mr. Cogdell's client, an orthopedic surgeon, faced multiple high-stakes charges of wire fraud, insurance fraud and health care fraud — and was acquitted of all charges.
• Wire fraud acquittal: In a case known as the “NASA Operation Lightning Strike Trial,” his client faced multiple federal charges, including wire fraud and mail fraud, and was acquitted of all charges.
• Mail fraud acquittal: His client faced several accusations, including mail fraud, wire fraud, bank fraud and conspiracy, and was acquitted of all charges.

When faced with a complex case involving federal charges, we do not back down or take the easy way out. We are known as defense attorneys who fight to win.