The Suarez Law Firm PA

Our Criminal Defense practice is focused on representing individuals and professionals facing serious federal and state criminal charges in Tampa and throughout the Middle District of Florida. We routinely defend clients in matters involving allegations of fraud, financial crimes, healthcare-related offenses, and other complex criminal investigations, as well as select state-level felony and misdemeanor cases with significant personal or professional consequences.

We understand the stakes involved when a client is accused of a crime—freedom, reputation, licensure, and livelihood—and we approach every case with careful analysis, strategic planning, and an unwavering commitment to protecting our clients’ rights. Our team guides clients through all stages of the criminal process, including investigations, arrest, arraignment, pre-trial negotiations, trial, and post-conviction matters.

Whether a client is confronted with a federal indictment, a grand jury subpoena, or a state-level criminal charge, we provide clear communication, transparent guidance, and a tailored defense strategy grounded in experience and meticulous preparation. With an emphasis on discretion, precision, and proactive advocacy, our firm delivers trusted representation in both federal and state criminal matters.

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The Suarez Law Firm, P.A. represents executives, professionals, and businesses facing federal and state white collar criminal investigations and prosecutions in Tampa, the Middle District of Florida, all Florida federal districts and throughout the US. Our white collar practice focuses on complex, high-stakes matters, including allegations of healthcare fraud, False Claims Act violations, wire and mail fraud, bank fraud, tax offenses, government contracting fraud, and other financial crimes.

We regularly counsel clients who receive target letters, grand jury subpoenas, civil investigative demands, or inquiries from the Department of Justice, HHS-OIG, IRS-CI, FBI, and other federal agencies. Many of our clients work in highly regulated industries—healthcare, finance, and government contracting—where the consequences of an investigation include not only criminal exposure but also licensing, employment, and reputational risks.

Our approach emphasizes meticulous analysis, early intervention, and strategic advocacy designed to protect our clients’ rights and limit the scope of government action. We develop tailored defense strategies informed by the legal, regulatory, and professional realities our clients face, whether the case involves pre-indictment negotiations, parallel civil-criminal investigations, or trial. With a commitment to discretion, precision, and results, our firm provides trusted representation in the most sensitive and complex white collar matters.

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The Suarez Law Firm, P.A. represents healthcare providers, executives, and businesses facing False Claims Act (FCA) investigations, parallel civil-criminal proceedings, and qui tam actions brought by whistleblowers under 31 U.S.C. § 3729. Our practice focuses on defending clients accused of submitting or causing the submission of false claims involving Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and other federal healthcare and government contracting programs.

We counsel clients at every stage of FCA matters, including responding to civil investigative demands (CIDs), navigating HHS-OIG and DOJ inquiries, managing parallel criminal exposure, and litigating qui tam complaints filed under seal. Many of our clients work in highly regulated industries—healthcare, pharmacy, durable medical equipment, laboratory testing, and government contracting—where FCA allegations carry substantial financial, regulatory, and reputational risk.

Our approach emphasizes early intervention, careful analysis of billing data and regulatory requirements, and strategic engagement with government attorneys and investigators. We work to limit the scope of investigations, resolve matters efficiently when appropriate, and defend aggressively when allegations lack merit. Through detailed preparation and a deep understanding of FCA enforcement priorities, our firm provides sophisticated, discreet representation in the most complex False Claims Act and qui tam actions.

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