THE LAW OFFICES OF DONALD H. HELLER

WHITE COLLAR CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Donald H. Heller is a Sacramento trial attorney, specializing in the trial of complex criminal cases in the state and federal courts.

Mr. Heller for more than thirty years has actively and aggressively represented individuals, corporations and other business organizations in state and federal prosecutions and investigations involving accusations of:

• BANK FRAUD AND FALSE STATEMENTS ON LOAN APPLICATIONS
• BRIBERY
• MAIL AND WIRE FRAUD
• TAX FRAUD
• SECURITIES FRAUD
• MONEY LAUNDERING
• ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMES
• VEHICULAR MANSLAUGHTER
• CONSUMER FRAUD
• UNFAIR COMPETITION
• FALSE ADVERTISING 
• NON WHITE COLLAR CRIMINAL OFFENSES

The firm also serves as a consultant to corporations and business organizations in respect to compliance with various federal and state criminal and quasi-criminal regulatory matters.

Mr. Heller actually tries cases to verdict and has gained an outstanding reputation in California and in other states for professional competence and integrity.  When confronted with the potential loss of liberty and/or huge monetary penalties it is important to have an attorney who understands the criminal justice system and most importantly, has actually tried cases to verdict as opposed to being a “litigator” with no actual trial experience. Mr. Heller has tried several hundred civil and criminal cases to verdict in the State and Federal Courts of California and New York since 1969, including multiple high profile criminal and civil cases; additionally, Mr. Heller has handled several thousand criminal and civil cases that resulted in settlements and/or dismissals. The ability to assess and evaluate the facts in a case in relationship to the accusations filed or threatened is an absolutely crucial component of providing competent representation and advise to a client.

CIVIL PRACTICE LIMITED TO:

• THE MEDIATION OF CIVIL DISPUTES
• THE REPRESENTATION OF DOCTORS, DENTISTS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS IN LICENSING MATTERS
• SECOND OPINIONS IN CIVIL AND CRIMINAL CASES

MEDIATION PRACTICE

Mr. Heller has arbitrated and mediated civil cases since 1990 in Sacramento, El Dorado and Placer Counties. These cases include contract and partnership disputes, personal injury/wrongful death automobile accidents, employment disputes, product liability, medical and legal malpractice and insurance bad faith. He has mediated both simple two party cases as well as complex cases involving multiple parties and inter-related cross-complaints with the plethora of issues that typically arise in such matters.
Mr. Heller in his mediation and arbitration practice has called upon his extensive experience trial experience in the federal and state courts in California to effectively resolve differences and successful settle complex matters in a cost efficient manner for the respective participants.

LICENSING PROCEEDINGS

Mr. Heller has represented and continues to physicians, dentists and other healthcare professionals in licensing proceedings intended to restrict, revoke or deny the issuance of a license in the first instance.

SECOND OPINIONS IN CIVIL AND CRIMINAL CASES

Mr. Heller has for many years provided second opinions to individuals, corporations and other business organizations in respect to reviewing pending or threatened litigation and providing confidential second opinions.  Often times a fresh look at a proposed or pending litigation matter by an experienced and objective trial lawyer may result in a change of strategy or confirmation of a planned strategy.