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Federal Court Defense

San Antonio Federal Criminal Defense Attorney

Federal criminal cases move differently than state cases different courts, different procedures, and often more severe potential penalties. Moshko Law Firm provides federal court defense for clients in San Antonio and the Western District of Texas, with flat-fee pricing and direct, clear communication throughout.

How federal cases differ from state cases:

Federal criminal cases are prosecuted by U.S. Attorneys in federal court rather than county district attorneys in state court, follow the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure and U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, and often involve more extensive investigation (FBI, DEA, ATF, etc.) before charges are even filed. Federal cases can also move on a different timeline than state cases, with distinct pretrial, discovery, and sentencing processes.

How we help:

  • Federal drug trafficking and distribution charges
  • Federal weapons charges
  • White-collar and fraud-related federal charges
  • Responding to a federal investigation or grand jury subpoena
  • Federal pretrial release and detention hearings
  • Federal probation and supervised release violations

Why choose Moshko Law Firm:

  • Attorney admitted to practice in federal court, with experience navigating federal procedure
  • Flat-fee pricing — know your cost upfront for a federal case
  • Bilingual attorney — Se habla español
  • Evening and weekend appointments for consultations
  • Free initial consultation to discuss your situation

Frequently Asked Questions

How is a federal criminal case different from a state case?
Federal cases are prosecuted by the U.S. government in federal court, follow different procedural rules and sentencing guidelines than state court, and often involve more extensive pre-charge investigation by federal agencies.
Speak with an attorney before answering questions or providing statements to federal investigators. You have the right to have an attorney present, and anything you say can be used in a subsequent prosecution.
Federal pretrial release depends on factors like flight risk and danger to the community, determined at a detention hearing federal release standards can differ meaningfully from state bail practices.
Some federal charges, particularly certain drug and weapons offenses, carry mandatory minimum sentences set by federal statute, though the specifics depend on the charge and case facts.

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