EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE 

Mr. Borgula represents individuals and businesses in criminal prosecutions, grand jury investigations, and civil enforcement actions brought by state and federal agencies, including the Internal Revenue Service and the Securities Exchange Commission. Mr. Borgula’s goal in defending his clients is to minimize the damage and disruption caused by these proceedings, often before charges are brought. If an indictment or charge cannot be avoided, Mr. Borgula advises clients on the risks and benefits of going to trial versus accepting a plea, and is an experienced and successful trial attorney should an acceptable resolution not be reached.

Mr. Borgula is recognized as an expert in criminal violations of federal fraud, money laundering, and the Bank Secrecy Act and has been a frequent lecturer at the Department of Justice’s National Advocacy Center in Columbia, South Carolina. He has also provided training to state and federal law enforcement agencies on issues related to search and seizure of assets and evidence, suspicious activity reports and other banking regulations, and white collar crime.

Mr. Borgula is also recognized as an expert in complex computer-related crimes, including identity theft, aggravated identity theft, distribution and possession of child pornography or child sexually abusive material.  He has handled high profile sexual assault cases including the “Girl X” case relating to the assault of a girl in the Cabrini Green housing complex in Chicago, and United States v. Steven Deuman relating to the murder of a young girl in Northern Michigan.