# Tarras Defense > Tarras Defense is a federal criminal defense and white-collar defense law firm based in Boca Raton, Florida. The site focuses on federal investigations, white collar crime, RICO and conspiracy, healthcare fraud, cybercrime, wire fraud, criminal tax fraud, money laundering, securities and cryptocurrency fraud, and proactive regulatory compliance for clients facing sensitive, high-stakes government scrutiny. Use this file as a guide to the most authoritative public pages on this site. ## Scope & Terminology - Primary topics: federal criminal defense, white collar criminal defense, federal investigations, government investigations, RICO defense, conspiracy defense, healthcare fraud defense, cybercrime defense, wire fraud defense, criminal tax fraud defense, money laundering defense, securities fraud defense, cryptocurrency fraud defense, regulatory compliance. - Geographic scope: South Florida, especially Boca Raton and the broader South Florida market, with federal defense and white collar representations nationwide. - Important matter types: subpoenas, target letters, search warrants, grand jury investigations, DOJ matters, FBI investigations, IRS Criminal Investigation, SEC investigations, HHS-OIG matters, parallel civil and criminal exposure, sentencing advocacy, preindictment strategy. - Important contextual themes: discretion, early intervention, strategic advocacy, high-stakes defense, reputational protection, regulatory risk, complex financial and digital evidence. ## Core Pages - [Home](https://tarrasdefense.com/): Main overview of the firm, representative matters, core practice areas, media and insights, and firm positioning. - [About the Firm](https://tarrasdefense.com/about-the-firm/): Firm background, defense philosophy, and boutique federal-defense positioning. - [David Tarras](https://tarrasdefense.com/about-the-team/david-tarras/): Attorney profile, representative matters, media appearances, honors, affiliations, and education. - [Client Testimonials](https://tarrasdefense.com/client-testimonials/): Public trust and client feedback page. - [Contact](https://tarrasdefense.com/contact-tarras-defense/): Official contact page for consultations and firm access. ## Federal Criminal Defense - [Federal Criminal Defense](https://tarrasdefense.com/federal-criminal-defense/): Main federal criminal defense page covering investigations, charges, and federal-case strategy. - [Federal Investigations](https://tarrasdefense.com/federal-criminal-defense/federal-investigations-lawyer/): Precharge and preindictment representation for subpoenas, target letters, search warrants, and agency contact. - [RICO Defense Lawyer for Federal Conspiracy Charges](https://tarrasdefense.com/federal-criminal-defense/rico-defense-lawyer/): Defense page for RICO, racketeering, conspiracy, and enterprise-based federal allegations. - [Healthcare Fraud Lawyer for Medicare & Medicaid Cases](https://tarrasdefense.com/federal-criminal-defense/healthcare-fraud-lawyer/): Defense page for healthcare fraud, anti-kickback, Medicare, and Medicaid-related investigations. - [Cybercrime Defense](https://tarrasdefense.com/federal-criminal-defense/cybercrime-lawyer/): Defense page for cybercrime, digital evidence, online conduct, and technology-driven federal allegations. - [Wire Fraud Lawyer for Financial Crime Allegations](https://tarrasdefense.com/federal-criminal-defense/wire-fraud-lawyer/): Defense page for wire fraud and related financial-fraud allegations. ## White Collar & Financial Crime Defense - [White Collar Crime Defense](https://tarrasdefense.com/white-collar-crime-attorney/): Main white collar defense page for complex financial and professional-exposure matters. - [Criminal Tax Fraud Defense](https://tarrasdefense.com/white-collar-crime-attorney/criminal-tax-fraud-lawyer/): Defense page for tax fraud, tax investigations, and IRS criminal exposure. - [Money Laundering Defense](https://tarrasdefense.com/white-collar-crime-attorney/money-laundering-lawyer/): Defense page for money laundering allegations and related financial-conduct investigations. - [Securities Fraud & Crypto Fraud Lawyer](https://tarrasdefense.com/white-collar-crime-attorney/securities-fraud-lawyer/): Defense page for securities fraud, investment-related allegations, and cryptocurrency-related matters. ## Proactive Compliance & Advisory - [Proactive Compliance](https://tarrasdefense.com/proactive-compliance/): Main advisory page for AML, KYC, OFAC, sanctions, healthcare compliance, internal investigations, and regulatory-risk reduction. ## Resources, Media & Insights - [Criminal Defense Insights](https://tarrasdefense.com/criminal-defense-insights/): Main blog and insight archive for federal defense, white collar matters, media appearances, and firm updates. - [Federal & White Collar Defense Videos](https://tarrasdefense.com/defense-firm-videos/): Video archive covering federal criminal defense and white collar topics. - [David Tarras Named to 2026 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation](https://tarrasdefense.com/david-tarras-named-to-2026-lawdragon-500-x-the-next-generation/): Recognition post highlighting current practice focus and industry visibility. - [David Tarras Discusses Encrypted Messaging Apps and Federal Criminal Investigations on CBS12 News](https://tarrasdefense.com/david-tarras-discusses-encrypted-messaging-apps-and-federal-criminal-investigations-on-cbs12-news/): Media appearance discussing encrypted communications and modern federal investigations. - [Tarras Defense Secures Major Sentencing Variance in National Healthcare Fraud Prosecution](https://tarrasdefense.com/tarras-defense-secures-major-sentencing-variance-in-national-healthcare-fraud-prosecution/): Recent victory and sentencing-result post in a large healthcare fraud case. - [David Tarras Publishes Law360 Article on Federal Fraud Enforcement and Sentencing Trends](https://tarrasdefense.com/david-tarras-publishes-law360-article-on-federal-fraud-enforcement-and-sentencing-trends/): Publication-related post focused on sentencing and federal fraud enforcement trends. - [David Tarras Featured on The Litigator’s Path Podcast to Discuss AI, Trial Strategy, and Federal Criminal Defense](https://tarrasdefense.com/david-tarras-ai-federal-fraud-trial-podcast/): Podcast feature on AI, trial strategy, and modern federal defense practice. ## Optional - [Disclaimer](https://tarrasdefense.com/disclaimer/): Legal disclaimer and site-use information. - [Accessibility Statement](https://tarrasdefense.com/accessibility-statement/): Accessibility information for site visitors.