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 provides representation in federal and state criminal defense matters.
- Practice areas include white-collar crime, wire fraud, bank fraud, mortgage fraud, tax fraud, health care fraud, money laundering, firearms offenses, drug offenses, and asset forfeiture.
- Representation includes pre-charge investigations, case strategy, motion practice, plea negotiations, trial defense, and sentencing advocacy.
- The firm represents individuals facing criminal investigations conducted by state and federal agencies.
- Daniel Wesley Eckhart is the firm's Owner and Attorney.
- Services are available throughout Florida and Michigan, with representation available in federal matters nationwide.