White-Collar Criminal Defense
When a federal or state investigation puts your liberty, your license, and your reputation on the line, you need trial counsel who prepares every case as if it is going to a jury. Riki Ghosh defends executives, physicians, and professionals against white-collar allegations across New York.
Defense from the first sign of an investigation.
White-collar cases are often won or lost long before an indictment. Grand jury subpoenas, target letters, and the first contact from federal agents are moments that demand experienced counsel immediately. Riki Ghosh represents clients from pre-arrest investigation through trial, intervening early to shape the record before charges are ever filed.
For fifteen years he has defended individuals against allegations of fraud, money laundering, healthcare fraud, and enterprise corruption — matters where a career, a professional license, and personal freedom can all be at stake at once.
Charges and investigations handled.
Healthcare and insurance fraud. Securities and investment fraud. Wire and mail fraud. Money laundering. Bank fraud. Tax matters. Bribery and public corruption. Enterprise corruption and conspiracy. Whether the matter is brought by federal prosecutors in the Southern or Eastern District of New York or by a state district attorney, the defense is built for trial from day one.
Why preparation for trial changes everything.
Prosecutors negotiate differently when they know defense counsel is genuinely prepared to try the case. Every matter is investigated and built as if it will be decided in front of a jury — which is precisely what gives the client leverage in every conversation that comes before trial, including whether the case is charged at all.
You work directly with the attorney handling your case, in strict confidence, from the first conversation through resolution. To see the kind of matters this work involves, review a selection of representative results or read more about Riki Ghosh.
White-collar criminal defense in New York.
I received a federal grand jury subpoena. What should I do?
Do not respond, produce documents, or speak with investigators before consulting a defense attorney. A subpoena often means you are a witness, a subject, or a target — and which one matters enormously. Experienced counsel can communicate with prosecutors, protect your rights, and shape the record before any charging decision is made. Call 212-8000-LAW for a confidential consultation.
What is the difference between a target, a subject, and a witness?
A target is someone prosecutors believe committed a crime and intend to charge. A subject is someone whose conduct is within the scope of the investigation. A witness has information but is not currently at risk of charges. These statuses can change as an investigation develops, which is why early defense involvement is critical.
Will I be arrested, or can a white-collar case be resolved before charges?
Many white-collar matters are resolved at the investigation stage, before any arrest or indictment, through early advocacy with prosecutors. Others proceed to charges and trial. Engaging counsel early gives you the best opportunity to influence that outcome.
Do you handle both federal and state white-collar cases?
Yes. Riki Ghosh defends matters brought in federal court — including the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York — as well as cases prosecuted by state district attorneys across New York.
Tell him what you're facing.
There's no cost and no obligation, just a direct, confidential line to the attorney who will handle your case.