Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys — Kentucky & Southern Indiana
Federal criminal cases are a different world from state court. The investigations are longer, the prosecutors are better resourced, the sentencing guidelines are harsher, and the stakes are higher. Clark + Harris represents clients facing federal charges in the Eastern District of Kentucky, the Western District of Kentucky, and the Southern District of Indiana.
Federal Cases We Handle
Our federal practice includes drug trafficking and distribution conspiracies, firearms offenses (felon in possession, straw purchases, armed drug trafficking), fraud and white-collar crime (wire fraud, bank fraud, healthcare fraud, tax fraud), money laundering, RICO and organized crime, immigration offenses, and federal probation and supervised release violations.
Understanding the Federal System
Federal cases require a lawyer who understands how the federal system actually works — the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, mandatory minimum sentences, cooperation agreements, Rule 11 plea negotiations, and the dynamics of working with AUSAs, pretrial services officers, and federal probation. Brad Clark has this experience and uses it to build defense strategies tailored to the realities of federal court.
Facing federal charges? Call (859) 474-0001 for a free consultation. Early intervention in federal cases is critical.
Frequently Asked Questions
What federal districts does Clark + Harris practice in?
We appear in the Eastern District of Kentucky (Lexington, London, Covington, Frankfort, Ashland, Pikeville), the Western District of Kentucky (Louisville, Bowling Green, Owensboro, Paducah), and the Southern District of Indiana.
Are federal sentencing guidelines the same as state sentences?
No. Federal sentences are guided by the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, are generally harsher than state sentences, and often carry mandatory minimums — particularly for drug trafficking and firearms offenses.
Does Clark + Harris handle federal appeals?
Yes. We handle direct appeals to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and post-conviction motions under 28 USC 2255.
Federal Criminal Defense — Topical Guides
Detailed guides on federal criminal defense topics from our library:
- White Collar Crimes and Immigration Consequences
- Federal Compassionate Release Under the First Step Act
- Safety Valve Relief Under 18 U.S.C. § 3553(f) in Federal Drug Cases
- 5K1.1 Cooperation and Substantial Assistance in Federal Cases
- Understanding the Federal Sentencing Guidelines
- Federal Grand Jury Subpoenas: What to Do If You Receive One
- Federal Criminal Defense for Executives and Professionals
- Federal Criminal Defense for Public Officials and Government Employees
- Federal Criminal Defense for Non-Citizens in Kentucky
- Federal Criminal Defense for Business Owners in Kentucky
Contact Clark + Harris
Call 859-474-0001 or email brad@clarkharris.com to discuss your federal criminal defense matter with an attorney.