The Executive Brief: 3 Things You Must Know
- We Intervene Early: We do not wait for an indictment. We engage with investigators, detectives, the U.S. Attorney, or District Attorney immediately to create a barrier between you and the government. Our goal is to clear up misunderstandings and secure a "Declination" (Case Dropped).
- Federal vs. State: We focus on complex Federal Drug Trafficking, Conspiracies (18 U.S.C. § 1349), and High-Stakes State Felonies including Murder and Sex Crimes. See full list of offenses handled below.
- The "Proxy" Defense: If you are a target letter recipient or a family member of the accused, we stop law enforcement communication instantly.
Executive Summary
We are the architects of your defense. At Setra Law Firm, we operate from a single and incredibly powerful doctrine: Trial Preparation begins from Day One.
Our priority is always to dismantle cases as early as possible whether that is while you are under investigation, just arrested, or charges have already been filed. We have helped countless clients secure declinations and dismissals before and after charges have been filed.
Let us be crystal clear, we are not "plea merchants" and Setra Law Firm is not a “plea mill”. We are experienced and seasoned trial lawyers who will not back down for our clients. Whether you are a target of a federal investigation or facing a felony indictment in Texas, you need a defense team that possesses both the intellect to outmaneuver the prosecution and the courage to stand before a jury and win.
The Full Spectrum of Defense
While the government is playing chess, you cannot afford to play checkers. We provide our clients with full-spectrum defense throughout the life cycle of a criminal case.
1. Criminal Investigations
We intervene immediately to provide guidance and support while we conduct our own investigation. Our objectives are to stop the bleeding, silence the agents and detectives to dismantle cases early and quietly.
2. Trial Services
If an arrest is made and charges are filed or forthcoming, we shift to trial mode to build your defense against the government’s case and its witnesses. We file aggressive motions and writs to: reduce bond, eliminate excessive bond conditions, fight the indictment, suppress bad evidence, challenge witnesses, constitutional violations, subpoena evidence and dismantle the government's narrative in front of a jury.
We employ state-of-art investigative techniques and analytics to understand the government’s strategies, judicial tendencies, and juror perception so you can make the most informed decisions regarding your case and your future.
Phase 1: Investigation & Pre-Indictment
The Goal: Stop the case before it becomes public.
The Method: We engage with investigators, the U.S. Attorney, or District Attorney immediately to form a protective barrier around you. We conduct our own formal investigation, present exculpatory evidence, attack the credibility of witnesses to show them that a conviction is impossible.
Phase 2: Aggressive Trial Litigation
The Goal: Absolute Acquittal ("Not Guilty").
The Method: We do not fear the courtroom, we embrace it. As former prosecutors, we know how to build a case and we use those same principles to build your defense. We do not take a passive wait and see approach. Instead, we build an extensive dossier against the government’s evidence, witnesses, and view of the case.
- Voir Dire: We use advanced analytics to select juries receptive to our story and strike those there to rubberstamp the government.
- Cross-Examination: We expose the lies and inconsistencies of cooperating witnesses and the sloppiness of law enforcement.
- The Verdict: We force the government to meet their burden of proof. If they cannot, you walk free.
Recent Case Results
