Top Rated Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer
Dan Eckhart is a former Federal Prosecutor and Federal Agent with over 30 years of experience.
Dan provides relentless defense against federal or state criminal charges and asset forfeiture filed anywhere in the United States.
Former Federal Agent
As a Special Agent with the U.S. Customs Service, Dan investigated narcotics smuggling, money laundering, and the importation of counterfeit goods and munitions.
Former Federal Prosecutor
As a federal prosecutor, Dan prosecuted drug trafficking, firearms, investment fraud, bank fraud, healthcare fraud, tax fraud, money laundering, and child pornography cases. Dan also conducted international investigations into money laundering and assisted with the forfeiture of tens of millions of dollars.
Featured Case Results
Federal Health Care Fraud
NO CHARGES FILED
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State Grand Theft
NO CHARGES FILED
State Sexual Assault/Rape
SENTENCED TO PROBATION
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State Fentanyl Trafficking
NO CHARGES FILED
State Assault on Law Enforcement
DIVERSION-CHARGES DROPPED
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Federal and State Criminal Defense Attorney, Dan Eckhart
Why Hire Dan Eckhart?
Dan Eckhart has extensive criminal and asset forfeiture experience and represents individuals charged with federal and state crimes throughout the nation.
Dan was a Special Agent with the United States Treasury Department, United States Customs Service, an Attorney-Advisor with the Department of Justice and an Assistant United States Attorney in the Middle District of Florida.
Areas of Practice
White Collar Criminal Defense
White Collar Criminal Defense
The consequences of criminal investigations and prosecutions can run the spectrum, from a routine interview or “knock and talk” by law enforcement, to months-long investigation to months or years in prison. Given the fact of your case, Dan Eckhart can mitigate your exposure during discreet and productive negotiations with state or federal prosecutors. His ultimate goal is to persuade authorities to forego prosecution, decline charging you with a criminal offense…
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…
Asset Forfeiture Defense
Asset Forfeiture Defence
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…
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…
Child Pornography
Child Pornography
Attorney Dan Eckhart defends individuals facing child pornography and child sexual abuse material (CSAM) allegations. These cases rely heavily on digital forensics and electronic evidence.
As a former federal prosecutor, he provides a non-judgmental, strategic defense focused on protecting his clients’ rights and future.
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…
Facts About Dan Echart Law
- Dan Eckhart Law is a criminal defense law firm headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
- The firm represents individuals in federal and state criminal matters.
- Practice areas include white-collar crime, fraud offenses, asset forfeiture, firearms offenses, drug offenses, and related criminal defense matters.
- Daniel Wesley Eckhart is the Owner and Attorney of the firm.
- Daniel Eckhart previously served in federal law enforcement and as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Middle District of Florida.
- The firm serves clients throughout Florida and Michigan, with representation available in federal matters nationwide.
- Consultations are available by appointment, including after-hours emergency support.