If you are facing legal charges, you need the criminal defense attorney Washington D.C and Miami count on. Michael Padula has the necessary skills and experience to represent anyone facing federal and state charges. Michael Padula, a seasoned trial attorney, defends companies and individuals in matters involving white collar crime, government investigations, and civil litigation. His practice focus includes the Bank Secrecy Act, accounting fraud, anti-money laundering, OFAC compliance, and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. As a trial attorney with the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., he prosecuted white collar domestic and international criminal cases and conducted investigations against financial institutions and their officers, managers, and employees for violations of the Bank Secrecy Act. Michael investigated and prosecuted high-end international money laundering cases, including those involving virtual currencies, government-issued bonds, and the Black Market Peso Exchange. He also handled numerous cases involving the FCPA and securities fraud and conducted parallel investigations with FINRA, OFAC, and other regulatory agencies. Michael’s insider perspective and understanding of the DOJ’s operations are an asset to clients on matters related to compliance, regulatory issues, investigations, and high-stakes litigation. Before founding Padula Law, Michael investigated and prosecuted large-scale Ponzi schemes, bank and wire fraud, and health care fraud cases as a special assistant U.S. attorney in the Southern District of Florida. He was instrumental in the investigation and conviction of a former CEO who defrauded multiple banks and 1,400 investors in a $300 million Ponzi scheme.
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