Cyrus Blake Winslow
Practice Areas

Our Expertise

We defend the most complex financial crime allegations at the federal level. Our attorneys combine prosecutorial experience with cutting-edge forensic capabilities.

01 / Cryptocurrency & DeFi

Digital Asset Defense

As regulators worldwide scramble to apply legacy financial laws to blockchain technology, our attorneys stand at the forefront of this evolving legal frontier. We defend founders, developers, protocol operators, and exchanges against the full spectrum of digital asset allegations.

Our in-house blockchain forensics team conducts independent on-chain analysis to challenge government evidence, trace asset flows, and dismantle prosecutorial narratives built on flawed blockchain interpretations.

ICO / IEO Securities Fraud
Smart Contract Manipulation
OFAC Sanctions Evasion
Exchange Wire Fraud
DeFi Protocol Allegations
NFT Fraud Defense
Rug Pull Accusations
Crypto Money Laundering
Crypto Defense

Case Result

$400M DeFi Inquiry

No charges filed — SDNY

150+

Crypto Cases

Securities Defense

Case Result

Insider Trading Defense

Investigation terminated — SEC

$2B+

Assets Protected

02 / Securities & Investment

Securities Fraud Defense

SEC and DOJ securities fraud investigations are among the most resource-intensive federal prosecutions. Our team includes former SEC Enforcement Division attorneys who understand precisely how these cases are built — and how to dismantle them.

From the moment you receive a subpoena to the final resolution, we control the narrative, manage parallel civil and criminal exposure, and deploy every available legal tool to protect your freedom and assets.

SEC Subpoena Response
Insider Trading Defense
Market Manipulation
Ponzi Scheme Allegations
Hedge Fund Investigations
IPO Fraud Defense
FINRA Proceedings
Whistleblower Responses
03 / Banking & Wire Fraud

Bank Fraud Defense

Federal bank fraud prosecutions carry severe penalties including decades of imprisonment and massive financial restitution orders. Our attorneys have successfully defended executives, loan officers, and corporate entities against the most serious banking fraud allegations.

We challenge the government's evidence at every stage — from grand jury proceedings through trial — using forensic accounting, expert witnesses, and aggressive pre-trial motion practice.

Wire Fraud Defense
Commercial Loan Fraud
Mortgage Fraud
Check Kiting
ACH Fraud
Identity Theft
Corporate Embezzlement
Bank Bribery
Bank Fraud Defense

Case Result

14-Count Indictment

All counts dismissed — C.D. Cal.

98%

Success Rate

Money Laundering Defense

Case Result

$25M Asset Seizure

100% assets returned — DOJ

45+

Years Experience

04 / Money Laundering & RICO

AML & Forfeiture Defense

Money laundering and RICO charges are among the most devastating federal allegations, often accompanied by sweeping asset forfeiture actions that can freeze your entire financial life before trial. We act immediately to challenge seizures and protect your assets.

Our attorneys have successfully recovered hundreds of millions in seized assets by demonstrating legitimate sources of funds through complex financial tracing and expert testimony.

AML Violations
Structuring / Smurfing
RICO Defense
Civil Asset Forfeiture
Criminal Forfeiture
Offshore Account Defense
Shell Company Allegations
International Wire Fraud

Time Is Critical

Facing Any of These Allegations?

Every hour without experienced counsel is an hour the government uses to build its case. Contact us immediately for a confidential strategy session.

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