Meet Michael J. Wynne, Houston's Top White Collar Criminal Defense Lawyer
A criminal defense attorney for when results matter
When your future is at stake, you need a high-powered expert to defend you from damaging allegations. That attorney is Michael J. Wynne.
Mr. Wynne has spent several years working tirelessly to raise the benchmark for white collar criminal defense. A seasoned criminal defense attorney and long-serving federal prosecutor, he possesses a multifaceted understanding of the law rarely found in the profession today. This insight translates into a clear advantage for his white collar defense clients.
A high-powered, high-profile white collar crime lawyer
A graduate of Harvard Law School, Mr. Wynne has built an impressive record of success in both state and federal courts. Since leaving the Department of Justice in 2013, he has diligently handled confidential federal criminal investigations, criminal cases and litigation against charges of making illegal campaign contributions, fraud, money laundering and other matters. His practice is passionately devoted to protecting the rights of public and private corporations and businesspersons.
Previously, he represented individuals, corporate fraud victims, profit and nonprofit businesses and other entities in federal criminal and civil litigation and health care matters as a partner at McDermott, Will & Emery.
A seasoned defender familiar with the best prosecutor's mindset
If you’re facing criminal charges, the best person for the job is someone with extensive experience on the other side of the courtroom. Mr. Wynne served as an assistant U.S. attorney for more than 12 years, representing the U.S. in several hundred large investigations and trials in the Southern District of Texas and elsewhere. Through this work, he collaborated with practically every federal and state investigating authority, including the FBI, IRS, DEA, ATF, Health and Human Services OIG, Department of Defense, NASA OIG, Secret Service, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Homeland Security, Customs and Border Patrol, Texas Rangers, U.S. Marshal Service, the Department of State, SEC, State Securities Board, and multiple foreign governments.
Mr. Wynne was the first-chair federal prosecutor in major public corruption cases, including the prosecution of congressional candidate Armando Villalobos. As the lead prosecutor in the high-profile Denison 11 case, he played a central role in the prosecution of the individuals involved in a smuggling operation that killed 11 immigrants. He discussed this hard-fought accomplishment in a 2014 episode of “The Hunt With John Walsh.” He also led the nationwide crackdown on multiple large, international child pornography distributors, resulting in 90 arrests in the highly-public “Candyman” prosecutions.
With a unique firsthand understanding of the strategies employed by prosecutors, Mr. Wynne knows what you’re up against and stays one step ahead of your opponents. Let Mr. Wynne’s unmatched expertise work for you and your defense strategy.
Michael J. Wynne
A leader in the Texas legal community
Mr. Wynne moved to Texas in 1992 directly after graduating from Harvard Law School and considers himself a proud Texan by choice. Over the past two decades, he’s established himself as a well-regarded leader in the Houston legal community. He recently served as an elected director of the State Bar of Texas, chair of the Houston Bar Association Criminal Law Section and vice chair of the American Bar Association Health Care Law Section. He is a life fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation.
Don’t take your chances on your defense strategy. Act now to secure a high-powered white collar crime attorney who you can trust to protect your rights. Contact Mr. Wynne today for a free case consultation.