Computer Fraud and Abuse Defense Lawyers

Computer fraud and abuse cases under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) involve highly technical digital evidence, specialized forensic analysis, and federal statutes that require significant expertise to navigate. These prosecutions may stem from allegations of hacking, unauthorized access, IP theft, trade secret theft, or exceeding authorized access. Many are investigated by dedicated cyber units within the FBI and other federal agencies with advanced technological capabilities.

Our Experience With CFAA and Computer Crime Defense

Our firm brings rare insight to CFAA matters. Daniel Fortune served as the Computer Hacking and Intellectual Property Coordinator for the U.S. Attorney's Office, a position that required top-secret security clearance and involved national security matters, cleared defense contractors, and complex cyber investigations. In this role, he worked directly with the FBI’s cyber division, the High-Tech Investigative Unit, and other specialized agencies to develop and prosecute computer crime cases.

This experience now informs our defense strategies. Our firm understands how digital evidence is collected, preserved, and analyzed, the vulnerabilities that often exist in forensic methodologies, and the legal challenges that succeed in CFAA prosecutions. We represent clients accused of hacking, IP theft, trade secret theft, exceeding authorized access, and other federal computer-related offenses.

How We Approach Computer Fraud and Abuse Cases

Computer fraud cases frequently involve extensive digital records, expert witness testimony, and technical issues that require counsel with a working knowledge of cybersecurity and digital forensics. Our firm evaluates forensic reports, examines investigative tools and methodologies, and identifies weaknesses in the government's evidence. With more than 75 jury trials and significant experience in federal computer crime prosecutions, we provide representation capable of addressing both the technological and legal complexities of these cases.

Whether the allegations involve software development, access to protected systems, internal network activity, or disputes involving trade secrets or intellectual property, our team provides a strategic and informed defense grounded in technical understanding and federal trial experience.

Contact Fortune Trial Attorneys

If you are facing allegations under the CFAA or any federal computer crime statute, our firm is prepared to assist. Contact our confidential team to discuss your situation.