Mr. Arnold Spencer

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Mr. Arnold Spencer: Attorney with Spencer & Associates
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Biography

Attorney Arnold Spencer is a highly skilled and knowledgeable lawyer who has been handling cases involving white collar crimes, asset forfeiture, and related issues for over 28 years. He graduated from the University of Texas School of Law in 1994, and in the years since then, he has built experience as a trial lawyer and gained a reputation as a strong litigator. He served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Eastern District of Texas, where he prosecuted more than 100 federal cases, and he has also provided representation as a defense attorney in a large number of cases involving white collar crimes. He received the John Marshall Award from the U.S. Department of Justice and was recognized with a courage and valor award from the Securities and Exchange Commission. With his understanding of state and federal laws and regulations related to financial crimes and other offenses, he can provide strong representation for those who need to defend against asset forfeiture.

Honors and Awards

Super Lawyers, 2020-Present

Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2007John Marshall Award, Department of Justice

Securities & Exchange Commission, Courage and Valor AwardPublished Works

International White Collar Enforcement: Leading Lawyers on Preventive Measures, Regulatory Compliance, Aspatore Books, 2015

Classes/Seminars

Cryptocurrency Regulations, New York Federal Reserve, 11/01/2018 to Present

Emerging Regulations for Digital Currency Companies, Texas Bankers Association, 04/01/2018 to Present

SEC Regulations of Cryptocurrencies, Dallas Bar Association, 05/01/2018 to Present

Past Employment Positions

United States Attorney's Office, Eastern Texas, Chief, Criminal Division, 2006 to 2010United States Attorney's Office, Eastern Texas, Asst. U.S. Attorney, 2000 to 2010

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Areas of Practice (2)

  • Civil Asset Forfeiture
  • Criminal Asset Forfeiture

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Amherst College, B.A., cum laude; With High Distinction; High Honors; Major: Economics; English, 1988
Law School Attended:
The University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1994
Year of First Admission:
1994
Admission:
1994, Texas; 1994, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas; 1995, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas; 1995, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; 1994, Texas
Reported Cases:
United States v. Tarnawa, 4:03-cr-0144-1 (E.D. Tex.) affd, 182 Fed. Appx. 294, 2006 WL 1307537, cert denied, 549 U.S. 1012 (EDTx 2006); United States v. Fairley, (N.D. Miss.), rev’d in part, 880 F.3d 198 (5th Cir. 2018); United States ex rel. Harman v. Trinity Industries, U.S. ex rel. Harman v. Trinity Industries, Inc. (5th Cir. 2017)
ISLN:
909841216

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Mr. Spencer was retained by my husband 8 months ago to represent him in post-sentencing relief matters in a federal case. We paid Mr. Spencer $20,000 as a retainer. The $20,000 has supposedly been &qu...

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214-838-7626  Phone

www.haynesboone.com

www.aspencerlaw.com

www.assetforfeiturelawyer.com

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