Law Firm Overview

Patrick K. Hanly has been practicing criminal law since 1989. He is a former federal prosecutor of 15 years and a graduate of the University of Southern California Law Center. Mr. Hanly represents individuals and businesses throughout California who are being investigated or who have been charged by state or federal authorities. He practices in all areas of criminal law, with a special emphasis on business and professional crimes.

Because of his experience in handling criminal matters in state and federal courts, Mr. Hanly can provide excellent legal representation to those charged with, or under investigation for, a multitude of crimes in state and federal court. With over 60 jury trials to his credit, he can effectively represent a wide range of clients in all areas of criminal law.

As a former prosecutor, Mr. Hanly knows the inner workings of the prosecutor's office. He knows what does and does not work in the criminal prosecution game. Moreover, his experience allows him to quickly spot the weakness in the government's case and use that weakness to his client's advantage.

Navigating the treacherous waters of a criminal prosecution is difficult. To deal with the awesome power of the government you need someone with experience; someone who has been there.

Mr. Hanly's experience can provide you with the peace of mind to know that you are in capable hands. Dedicated to recognizing and meeting client needs, he offers practical solutions to complicated legal problems affecting individuals and businesses throughout California.

Areas of Practice

• White Collar Crimes
• Tax Fraud
• Health Care Fraud
• Business Fraud & Theft
• Public Corruption
• Drug Trafficking & Importation
• Defense in Federal Cases
• Grand Jury Proceedings
• Environmental Law Criminal Defense
• Criminal Law 65%
• Criminal Defense
• Fraud
• Mail and Wire Fraud
• Bank Fraud
• Consumer Fraud
• Embezzlement
• Money Laundering
• Civil and Criminal Matters Involving the SEC
• Criminal Tax Defense
• Forgery
• Computer Crime
• Major Narcotics Defense
• Official Misconduct

Classes and Seminars

• "Honest Services Fraud," State Association of County Retirement Systems (SACRS) Spring Conference 2006, Sacramento, California, May 10, 2006
• "Health Care Fraud," California Association of Health Plans, Indian Wells, California, October 20, 2005
• "Confidentially Under Fire: How In-House Counsel Can Survive the Onslaught against the Attorney-Client Privilege and the Attorney Work Product Doctrine," Association of Corporate Counsel, SoCal Chapter, Los Angeles, California, July 20, 2005
• Speaker, White Collar Crime Issues, California Lawyer, 2005
• "Handling Administrative Law Cases in the Face of Criminal Law Issues" Sacramento County Bar, Administrative Law Section, April 13, 2007

West Practice Categories

Administrative Hearings & Adjudication, Administrative Investigations, Regulatory Enforcement, Deceptive Trade Practices, RICO Act, Unfair Competition, Auto Dealer Fraud, Directors' & Officers' Liability, Grand Jury Proceedings, Search & Seizure Protections, Criminal Law, Criminal Fraud, DUI/DWI, Drug Violations, Federal, Felonies, Parole & Probation, Sex Offenses, White Collar Crimes, Environmental Law, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Law Enforcement Agencies, State & Local Agencies, Debarment, Insurance Malpractice, Computer Crimes, Litigation & Appeals, Federal Appellate Practice, Federal Trial Practice, State Appellate Practice, State Trial Practice, Tax Litigation, US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Professional Malpractice Law, Securities Fraud & Insider Trading