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Former Federal Prosecutor & Former Federal Agent
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Public Corruption
No Charges Filed
Obstruction of Justice
Not Guilty
Firearms
Hung Jury
Excessive Force
Case Dismissed
Investment Fraud
Money Returned
Title IX/NCAA
Charges Dismissed
Grand Theft
No Charges Filed
Sexual Assault of a Minor
No Charges Filed
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Federal and State Criminal Defense Attorney, Dan Eckhart
Why Hire Dan Eckhart?
Dan Eckhart has extensive criminal, civil and asset forfeiture experience. He represents individuals and companies accused of federal and state crimes and also handles civil and administrative matters. Dan was a Special Agent with the United States Treasury Department, United States Customs Service, an Assistant United States Attorney, and the General Counsel and Corporate Security Officer for a private bank. He was also a partner at a top-rated Orlando law firm that handles whistleblower, class action, products liability and personal injury cases. Dan started his legal career as an Assistant Regional Counsel for the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Dan Eckhart has a long-standing record of excellence which has earned him a high degree of credibility with judges, prosecutors, law enforcement, and members of the bar throughout the nation.
Federal and State Criminal Defense Attorney, Dan Eckhart
Why Hire Dan Eckhart?
Dan Eckhart has extensive criminal, civil and asset forfeiture experience. He represents individuals and companies accused of federal and state crimes and also handles civil and administrative matters. Dan was a Special Agent with the United States Treasury Department, United States Customs Service, an Assistant United States Attorney, and the General Counsel and Corporate Security Officer for a private bank. He was also a partner at a top-rated Orlando law firm that handles whistleblower, class action, products liability and personal injury cases. Dan started his legal career as an Assistant Regional Counsel for the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Dan Eckhart has a long-standing record of excellence which has earned him a high degree of credibility with judges, prosecutors, law enforcement, and members of the bar throughout the nation.
Areas of Practice
WHITE COLLAR CRIMES
White Collar Crimes
The consequences of criminal investigations and prosecutions can run the spectrum, from a routine inquiry or interview to a lifetime debarment and incarceration. Attorney Dan Eckhart can mitigate clients exposure during discreet and productive negotiations with government agencies. His ultimate goal is to persuade authorities to forego prosecution and decline charging his clients. As a former federal prosecutor with extensive white-collar experience…
MONEY LAUNDERING DEFENSE
Money Laundering Defense
As a Special Agent and Federal Prosecutor, Dan Eckhart investigated and prosecuted dozens of significant federal money laundering cases. In furtherance of these investigations, attorney Dan Eckhart has worked at various U.S. Embassies with a number of foreign law enforcement agencies to include the Mexican National Police, the Federal Police of Brazil, the Republic of Ireland’s An Garda Siochana, Criminal Assets Bureau, the Panamanian National Police, and more…
DRUGS
Drugs
Drug trafficking is a very serious offense that can be charged in either state or federal court. It involves the movement of large quantities of controlled substances (Marijuana, Cocaine, Heroin, etc.) for distribution and is usually charged in addition to conspiracy and money laundering…
FIREARMS
Firearms
Prosecutors also allege a firearm offense if there is a weapon present or an accused is a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Drug trafficking and firearms convictions can lead to minimum mandatory prison sentences and it is crucial that clients retain an experienced former federal agent and prosecutor, like attorney Dan Eckhart, to provide them with the best defense possible…
SEX CRIMES
Sex Crimes
In addition to his experience prosecuting sex crimes, he has an established network of cyber investigators that can help evaluate the computer forensics conducted by law enforcement. With this being said, attorney Dan Eckhart will not judge clients facing sex charges. Instead, he will marshal his skills and legal abilities to help obtain the best result possible…
ASSET FORFEITURE
Asset Forfeiture
Criminal forfeiture can be part of a federal or state prosecution action and requires the government to identify property used or derived from criminal activity. This can include real property, currency, bank accounts, vehicles, aircraft, jewelry, etc. An experienced forfeiture lawyer can help negotiate forfeiture matters before indictment as well as during the plea bargaining process…
EXCESSIVE USE OF FORCE
Excessive Use of Force
As an attorney with the Department, Dan Eckhart defended numerous use of force claims made against the United States and its employees. His experience with deadly and excessive force as a federal agent, instructor, special operations team member, and Department of Justice attorney distinguishes him from other attorneys handling these cases…
WHISTLEBLOWER
Whistleblower
Federal False Claims Act cases can take years to resolve and damages may be up to three times the government’s losses plus penalties for each false claim. A whistleblower’s reward is contingent on a number of factors. If the government intervenes and recovers funds, the whistleblower is entitled to 15 percent to 25 percent of the recovery…
BANK FRAUD
Bank Fraud
Attorney Dan Eckhart has personally conducted internal investigations in both the public and private sector and can provide government regulators and/or law enforcement with arguments as to why matters should be resolved without criminal charges…
Areas of Practice
WHITE COLLAR CRIMES
White Collar Crimes
The consequences of criminal investigations and prosecutions can run the spectrum, from a routine inquiry or interview to a lifetime debarment and incarceration. Attorney Dan Eckhart can mitigate clients’ exposure during discreet and productive negotiations with government agencies. His ultimate goal is to persuade authorities to forego prosecution and decline charging his clients. As a former federal prosecutor with extensive white-collar experience…
MONEY LAUNDERING DEFENSE
Money Laundering Defense
As a Special Agent and Federal Prosecutor, Dan Eckhart investigated and prosecuted dozens of significant federal money laundering cases. In furtherance of these investigations, attorney Dan Eckhart has worked at various U.S. Embassies with a number of foreign law enforcement agencies to include the Mexican National Police, the Federal Police of Brazil, the Republic of Ireland’s An Garda Siochana, Criminal Assets Bureau, the Panamanian National Police, and more…
DRUGS
Drugs
Drug trafficking is a very serious offense that can be charged in either state or federal court. It involves the movement of large quantities of controlled substances (Marijuana, Cocaine, Heroin, etc.) for distribution and is usually charged in addition to conspiracy and money laundering…
FIREARMS
Firearms
Prosecutors also allege a firearm offense if there is a weapon present or an accused is a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Drug trafficking and firearms convictions can lead to minimum mandatory prison sentences and it is crucial that clients retain an experienced former federal agent and prosecutor, like attorney Dan Eckhart, to provide them with the best defense possible…
SEX CRIMES
Sex Crimes
In addition to his experience prosecuting sex crimes, he has an established network of cyber investigators that can help evaluate the computer forensics conducted by law enforcement. With this being said, attorney Dan Eckhart will not judge clients facing sex charges. Instead, he will marshal his skills and legal abilities to help obtain the best result possible…
ASSET FORFEITURE
Asset Forfeiture
Criminal forfeiture can be part of a federal or state prosecution action and requires the government to identify property used or derived from criminal activity. This can include real property, currency, bank accounts, vehicles, aircraft, jewelry, etc. An experienced forfeiture lawyer can help negotiate forfeiture matters before indictment as well as during the plea bargaining process…
EXCESSIVE USE OF FORCE
Excessive Use of Force
As an attorney with the Department, Dan Eckhart defended numerous use of force claims made against the United States and its employees. His experience with deadly and excessive force as a federal agent, instructor, special operations team member, and Department of Justice attorney distinguishes him from other attorneys handling these cases…
WHISTLEBLOWER
Whistleblower
Federal False Claims Act cases can take years to resolve and damages may be up to three times the government’s losses plus penalties for each false claim. A whistleblower’s reward is contingent on a number of factors. If the government intervenes and recovers funds, the whistleblower is entitled to 15 percent to 25 percent of the recovery…
BANK FRAUD
Bank Fraud
Attorney Dan Eckhart has personally conducted internal investigations in both the public and private sector and can provide government regulators and/or law enforcement with arguments as to why matters should be resolved without criminal charges…
Client Testimonials
Former Federal Agent
Dan Eckhart worked as a Special Agent with the U.S. Customs Service and was an Assistant Regional Counsel with the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). He distinguished himself by becoming a Special Operations Response Team (SORT or SWAT) member and taught deadly use of force throughout the U.S.
Former Federal Prosecutor
As a federal prosecutor, Dan Eckhart traveled overseas for international money laundering investigations and assisted with the forfeiture of tens of millions of dollars of criminal proceeds. Dan Eckhart also prosecuted individuals for drug trafficking, mortgage fraud, conspiracy, securities fraud, and more.
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