# Criminal Defense Attorney Washington DC | Pagan Law PLLC > Fearless federal criminal defense in Washington, D.C. Attorney Paulette M. Pagán provides tenacious advocacy for white collar crimes, federal investigations, and complex criminal matters. ## General - [Home](https://paganlaw.com): Federal criminal defense in Washington, D.C. - [Contact](https://paganlaw.com/contact): Contact Pagan Law PLLC - [Attorney Referral](https://paganlaw.com/attorney-referral): Attorney referral information - [Sitemap](https://paganlaw.com/sitemap.xml): XML sitemap for the website ## About - [About](https://paganlaw.com/about): Learn about Pagan Law PLLC - [Testimonials](https://paganlaw.com/testimonials): Client testimonials - [Awards](https://paganlaw.com/awards): Awards and recognitions - [Results](https://paganlaw.com/results): Case results ## Legal & Resources - [Legal](https://paganlaw.com/legal): Legal information - [FAQ](https://paganlaw.com/faq): Frequently asked questions - [Glossary](https://paganlaw.com/glossary): Legal glossary ## Practice Areas - White Collar & Financial Crimes - [White Collar](https://paganlaw.com/practice/white-collar): Overview of white collar crime defense - [Healthcare Fraud](https://paganlaw.com/practice/healthcare-fraud): Defense for healthcare fraud charges - [Money Laundering](https://paganlaw.com/practice/money-laundering): Defense against money laundering charges - [Securities Fraud](https://paganlaw.com/practice/securities-fraud): Defense for securities fraud allegations - [Embezzlement & Theft](https://paganlaw.com/practice/embezzlement-theft): Defense for embezzlement and theft charges - [Bank Wire Fraud](https://paganlaw.com/practice/bank-wire-fraud): Defense against bank and wire fraud - [Cryptocurrency Crimes](https://paganlaw.com/practice/cryptocurrency-crimes): Defense for cryptocurrency-related offenses - [RICO & Conspiracy](https://paganlaw.com/practice/rico-conspiracy): Defense against RICO and conspiracy charges ## Practice Areas - Gun & Weapons Charges - [Gun Charges Defense](https://paganlaw.com/practice/gun-charges-defense): General defense for gun charges - [Gun Charges](https://paganlaw.com/practice/gun-charges): Specific defense for various gun charges - [Felon in Possession](https://paganlaw.com/practice/felon-in-possession): Defense for felon in possession of a firearm - [Unlawful Possession](https://paganlaw.com/practice/unlawful-possession): Defense for unlawful possession of weapons - [Armed Career Criminal](https://paganlaw.com/practice/armed-career-criminal): Defense for armed career criminal charges - [NFA Violations](https://paganlaw.com/practice/nfa-violations): Defense for National Firearms Act violations - [Straw Purchases](https://paganlaw.com/practice/straw-purchases): Defense against straw purchase allegations - [Weapons Charges](https://paganlaw.com/practice/weapons-charges): Defense for other weapons charges ## Practice Areas - Drug Offenses - [Drug Offenses](https://paganlaw.com/practice/drug-offenses): General defense for drug offenses - [Drug Trafficking](https://paganlaw.com/practice/drug-trafficking): Defense against drug trafficking charges - [Distribution Charges](https://paganlaw.com/practice/distribution-charges): Defense for drug distribution charges - [Drug Conspiracy](https://paganlaw.com/practice/drug-conspiracy): Defense against drug conspiracy charges ## Practice Areas - Violent Crimes - [Violent Crimes](https://paganlaw.com/practice/violent-crimes): General defense for violent crimes - [Violent Crimes Defense](https://paganlaw.com/practice/violent-crimes-defense): Comprehensive violent crimes defense - [Assault & Battery](https://paganlaw.com/practice/assault-battery): Defense for assault and battery charges - [Robbery Defense](https://paganlaw.com/practice/robbery-defense): Defense against robbery charges - [Homicide Defense](https://paganlaw.com/practice/homicide-defense): Defense for homicide charges - [Self-Defense Claims](https://paganlaw.com/practice/self-defense-claims): Legal defense based on self-defense - [Domestic Violence Defense](https://paganlaw.com/practice/domestic-violence-defense): Defense for domestic violence charges ## Practice Areas - Sex Offenses - [Sex Offenses](https://paganlaw.com/practice/sex-offenses): General defense for sex offenses - [Sexual Assault Defense](https://paganlaw.com/practice/sexual-assault-defense): Defense against sexual assault charges - [Sex Trafficking Charges](https://paganlaw.com/practice/sex-trafficking-charges): Defense for sex trafficking allegations - [Internet Sex Crimes](https://paganlaw.com/practice/internet-sex-crimes): Defense for internet-related sex crimes - [Child Exploitation Charges](https://paganlaw.com/practice/child-exploitation-charges): Defense in child exploitation cases - [Sex Offender Registration](https://paganlaw.com/practice/sex-offender-registration): Assistance with sex offender registration issues - [Consent-Based Defenses](https://paganlaw.com/practice/consent-based-defenses): Defense strategies based on consent ## Practice Areas - Federal Investigations & International Extradition - [Investigations](https://paganlaw.com/practice/investigations): Representation during federal investigations - [Target Letter Response](https://paganlaw.com/practice/target-letter-response): Responding to target letters - [Grand Jury Representation](https://paganlaw.com/practice/grand-jury-representation): Representation during grand jury proceedings - [Proffer Agreements](https://paganlaw.com/practice/proffer-agreements): Guidance on proffer agreements - [Search Warrant Response](https://paganlaw.com/practice/search-warrant-response): Responding to search warrants - [Regulatory Investigations](https://paganlaw.com/practice/regulatory-investigations): Defense in regulatory investigations - [Internal Corporate Investigations](https://paganlaw.com/practice/internal-corporate-investigations): Representation in internal corporate investigations - [International Extradition](https://paganlaw.com/practice/international-extradition): Defense against international extradition - [Extradition Defense](https://paganlaw.com/practice/extradition-defense): Specific strategies for extradition defense - [Treaty Analysis](https://paganlaw.com/practice/treaty-analysis): Analysis of extradition treaties - [International Arrest Warrants](https://paganlaw.com/practice/international-arrest-warrants): Defense against international arrest warrants - [Interpol Red Notice](https://paganlaw.com/practice/interpol-red-notice): Challenging Interpol Red Notices - [Cross-Border Investigations](https://paganlaw.com/practice/cross-border-investigations): Navigating cross-border criminal investigations - [International Asset Forfeiture](https://paganlaw.com/practice/international-asset-forfeiture): Defense against international asset forfeiture ## Practice Areas - Sentencing & Constitutional Challenges - [Mandatory Minimums](https://paganlaw.com/practice/mandatory-minimums): Defense strategies against mandatory minimum sentences - [Sentencing Advocacy](https://paganlaw.com/practice/sentencing-advocacy): Advocacy during sentencing proceedings - [Constitutional Challenges](https://paganlaw.com/practice/constitutional-challenges): Challenging cases on constitutional grounds ## Español (Spanish) Pages - [Home (Spanish)](https://paganlaw.com/es): Página de inicio en español - [About (Spanish)](https://paganlaw.com/es/about): Acerca de nosotros en español - 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