Mr. Arnold Spencer

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Mr. Arnold Spencer: Attorney with Spencer & Associates
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Arnold Spencer has spent over 28 years mastering the complexities of white-collar crime and asset forfeiture. A 1994 graduate of the University of Texas School of Law, Arnold isn't just a defense attorney; he is a veteran litigator who understands the federal system from the inside out. He spent a decade as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Eastern District of Texas, eventually serving as the Chief of the Criminal Division. During that time, he prosecuted more than 100 federal cases, earning prestigious honors like the Department of Justice’s John Marshall Award and a Courage and Valor Award from the SEC. This high-level experience gives him a unique edge when defending clients today because he knows exactly how federal agencies build their cases. Beyond the courtroom, Arnold is a recognized authority on the cutting edge of financial law, frequently speaking at the New York Federal Reserve and the Texas Bankers Association about cryptocurrency and digital currency regulations. Whether he is navigating international enforcement issues or fighting to protect a client’s property from asset forfeiture, Arnold combines deep regulatory knowledge with a trial lawyer’s tenacity. Since 2020, he has been consistently recognized by Super Lawyers, cementing his reputation as one of the most formidable white-collar advocates in the field.

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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