Federal criminal defense

Yes, you can secure a lawyer before a case is filed and you should get one. The earlier a lawyer gets involved in a matter, the more damage he or she can potentially prevent from happening to your defense.

If you believe that your employees have or will attempt to implicate you in a federal crime by contacting a law enforcement agency, you should retain an experienced criminal defense counsel now. Your lawyer can attempt to sort out the nature of the dispute with your employees. He or she might need to work with employment/labor counsel to deal with employee complaints without exposing you to civil liability as well. It is often very valuable to retain counsel before the matter becomes a criminal case because a skilled lawyer might be able to convince the government not to prosecute and in order to help you assert your constitutional rights if there are official inquiries.

Without a doubt, obtaining counsel early is a great idea. If you have an open and honest discussion with your attorney, he or she can help you navigate through the coming storm, and at the very least, give you some peace of mind in knowing that you've prepared for the eventuality of a criminal investigation. If you thought it might rain before you left the house, you'd grab an umbrella - do the same here.

Sure, you can hire a lawyer. Many people hire lawyers before their are charged with a crime or feel that they are in danger of being charged with a crime. A lawyer can advise you of the law and provide guidance throughout the process. If you feel uncomfortable with what your employees are stating then you may want to consider at least talking to a lawyer and possibly hiring one. Good Luck!