Federal criminal charges are fundamentally different from state cases. By the time you learn you are under investigation, federal agents may have already spent months, or even years—building a case against you using extensive resources, surveillance, and coordinated prosecution strategies.
If you are facing a federal investigation, indictment, or arrest, early and experienced legal representation is critical. At Amanda Hernandez Law, PLLC, we provide strategic, trial-ready federal criminal defense for clients in San Antonio and throughout Texas. We represent individuals in both federal and state courts and are prepared to fight your case at every stage. Contact our team for federal criminal defense and get the defense you deserve with representation in both state and federal courts.
How We Fight for You at Amanda Hernandez Law, PLLC
Federal cases require a different level of preparation, precision, and strategy. At Amanda Hernandez Law, PLLC, we bring more than a decade of committed advocacy for clients facing federal criminal charges in San Antonio and throughout Texas. We approach every case with the understanding that the government has already invested significant time and resources—and we respond accordingly. Our defense strategies may include:
- Conducting a thorough, independent review of the government’s evidence
- Identifying constitutional violations, including unlawful searches and seizures
- Filing motions to suppress illegally obtained evidence
- Challenging federal search warrants and wiretap authorizations
- Negotiating with federal prosecutors for reduced charges or alternative sentencing
- Preparing a compelling trial defense when your case goes before a jury
- Protecting your rights during grand jury proceedings and investigations
We are involved early in the process whenever possible, including during investigations and before formal charges are filed.
Types of Federal Crimes We Defend
Federal prosecutors typically pursue cases involving interstate activity, federal agencies, or alleged violations of federal law. We defend clients facing serious charges, including:
- Drug trafficking and federal conspiracy cases
- Wire fraud, mail fraud, and bank fraud
- Money laundering offenses
- Firearms and weapons charges
- Cybercrime and computer-based offenses
- Human trafficking and related offenses
- Federal sex offenses
- Public corruption and bribery
Potential Penalties for Federal Crimes
Federal sentencing is governed by the United States Sentencing Guidelines and federal statutes, including 18 U.S.C. § 3553. While judges have some discretion, sentencing is often driven by guideline calculations, mandatory minimums, and specific offense factors. Potential consequences may include:
- Lengthy Imprisonment: Federal convictions often carry years or even decades in a federal facility. Some felonies can even lead to life sentences.
- Mandatory Minimums: Certain offenses require a fixed prison term that a judge cannot lower, regardless of the circumstances.
- Significant Fines: Financial penalties can reach hundreds of thousands of dollars, depending on the offense.
- Supervised Release: A period of strict federal supervision follows most prison sentences, with conditions that limit where you go and what you do.
- Restitution Orders: Courts may order you to pay back victims for financial losses tied to the offense.
- Asset Forfeiture: The government can seize property, vehicles, bank accounts, and real estate it connects to criminal activity.
Early legal intervention can directly impact how these factors are calculated and applied.
Start Building Your Defense With Our San Antonio Federal Criminal Lawyer
Federal investigations often stretch back months or years before charges are ever filed, which means the government already has a head start on your case. Waiting to hire an attorney only widens that gap and limits the strategies available to defend you.
Call us at Amanda Hernandez Law, PLLC at 210-369-4040 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with our San Antonio federal criminal lawyer. We will dig into the evidence against you, identify every available defense, and stand beside you through each phase of the federal process.