Todd Alan Ward

I originally came to the Dick DeGuerin law firm in Feb 2014 having just had a search warrant executed on my business location. The Feds came in, executed the warrant, seized computers, products and documents and left. I was not indicted or even arrested at that point but felt I needed repr...esentation in case it might lead to that. 15 months later I was indicted on trafficking in counterfeit products and felon in possession of a gun. Since having retained the firm, the prosecutor allowed me to just turn myself in and bail out. Very civil for me and my family. Todd was very good about communicating with me, and keeping me in the loop at all times. He would meet with me anytime I needed. He negotiated a cooperation deal with prosecutors for me early on and had the felon in possession dropped. Todd arranged and accompanied me to all meetings with federal agents, prosecutors and the corporate victims. He worked with the 2 corporations to negotiate my restitution from a possibility of over 1 million down to a cash payment of 50K, prior to sentencing so that the judge would not have to assess that. At sentencing, I made my statement, the victims and the prosecutors as well. The prosecutors submitted a 5K1 for the successful cooperation effort and asked for 18 months. Todd asked for 1 year and a day. The judge initially started at 5 years but with the prosecutor and Todd’s appeal for less time, he sentenced me to 2 years. This was the best possible scenario considering all the details of my case and criminal history (2 prior state prison terms). On top of that, Todd was able to request a self-surrender for me. I am very grateful to have had Todd Ward represent me and I would hire him again if ever the need arises. Todd is very much a professional in this field. I am now home from prison after just 18 months, back with my family. Thank you very much for taking my case Todd. I am forever indebted to you. ST. - Magnolia, Texas