Commercial Litigation Criminal Defense: White-Collar
David W. Wiechert
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Education:
University of Michigan
B.A. with Distinction and Highest Honors in Political Science
University of Michigan Law School
J.D. Cum Laude; Note Editor, University of Michigan Law
Review; Author of the "Haitian Vacation", Volume 77 - Michigan Law Review, Recipient of Howard Coblentz Award for Performance on the Law Review
Past Employment:
1987-1994: Layman, Jones & Dye, Irvine, Ca.
Litigation Partner from 1/88 -1/94
1983-1987: Assistant United States Attorney
Central District of California
Member of Major Frauds Unit
1980-1983: Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, Century City, Ca.
Litigation Associate
Overview
Newport Beach, California
- The University of Michigan Law School, graduated 1980
- Chapman Law School - Adjunct Professor of Law
Newport Beach, California
- Chapman Law School - Adjunct Professor of Law
- The University of Michigan Law School, graduated 1980
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Orange County (2018)
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Orange County (2015)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Commercial Litigation
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
Special Focus:
- Litigation
News & Media
Case History
Cases
- United States v. Polak
Successfully defended LAPD detective in six month federal criminal civil rights trial alleging planting of evidence and beating of suspects. The trial occurred shortly after publication of the Rodney King incident.
- United States v. Edmonds
Currently defending individual defendant in most extensive FCPA case brought against individual defendants to date. Government seeks to prove over 235 illegal payments to companies around the globe.
- People of the State of California v. Robert Citron
Defended former Orange County Treasurer during all of the legal proceedings that arose from the largest municipal bankruptcy in history.
- United States v. Camper, et al.
Successfully prosecuted mercenary team hired by pre-school teachers to firebomb property of employees critical of them. Used RICO statute for federal jurisdiction.
- United States v. DeShano
Won acquittal in first insider trading case tried in Central District of California against Director of General Accounting for public company.
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