Introduction

Anne F. Borghetti has spent more than 30 years practicing exclusively in federal criminal defense, a specialization narrow enough that she has built a record of numerous acquittals in federal trials during a career that most criminal defense attorneys never attempt. Her firm, Borghetti Law, is based at 12211 49th Street N in Clearwater, Florida, and it takes on some of the most technically demanding cases in the criminal system: federal health care fraud, wire fraud, tax fraud, securities fraud, money laundering, and complex white collar matters involving the DEA, FBI, and IRS.

The firm handles both post-indictment representation and pre-charge matters, advising clients who are under federal investigation before any charges are filed. This pre-charge capability is significant because the decisions made at the investigation stage can shape every aspect of what follows. Free initial consultations are available for those who have been arrested, indicted, or identified as targets in criminal investigations.

Practice Areas

Federal Criminal Defense: Federal prosecution differs from state criminal practice in procedure, rules of evidence, and sentencing, and it requires attorneys who have invested their careers in understanding those differences. Borghetti Law focuses on this terrain.

Health care fraud cases arise when billing practices, documentation, or arrangements between providers and payers are alleged to violate federal law. These cases are often built over months or years of investigation by federal agencies, and they involve massive volumes of financial and medical records. The firm represents clients under investigation by the FBI and federal prosecutors in this area.

Wire fraud is one of the most broadly applicable federal statutes, covering any scheme involving interstate communications to defraud. It frequently appears as a charge in cases that involve financial transactions, business dealings, or electronic communications of almost any kind.

Tax fraud investigations typically involve the IRS Criminal Investigation division and can arise from audits, whistleblower complaints, or referrals from other federal agencies. These cases require attorneys who can analyze complex financial records and counter the government’s forensic accounting with independent expert analysis.

Securities fraud cases involve allegations of false statements, omissions, or manipulative conduct in connection with securities transactions. They may be investigated by the SEC, FBI, or both, and they often produce both criminal prosecution and parallel civil proceedings.

Money laundering charges frequently accompany other financial crimes because the government pursues the underlying offense along with the concealment and movement of proceeds. The firm represents clients facing standalone money laundering charges and those where it appears alongside other counts.

Real estate fraud covers a range of alleged schemes involving property transactions, title manipulation, and related financial conduct. Federal prosecution in this area often follows patterns identified across multiple transactions.

Complex white collar crime is a broad category that covers multi-count indictments involving combinations of the above, often across extended timeframes and multiple alleged co-defendants.

Federal drug trafficking at the federal level carries mandatory minimum sentencing under guidelines that differ significantly from state drug charges. The firm handles these matters as part of its federal practice.

Firearms violations under federal law include possessing firearms as a prohibited person, using firearms in connection with drug trafficking or violent crimes, and related charges that carry mandatory enhancements.

Conspiracy charges are present in the majority of federal indictments. A conspiracy charge extends liability beyond the specific acts alleged to include any agreement to commit the underlying offense, and the firm addresses conspiracy counts as a core component of federal defense work.

Pre-Charge Representation: The firm represents clients who are under federal investigation before charges are filed. This stage is critical because statements made to investigators, documents produced or not produced, and strategic decisions made before indictment affect every subsequent phase of the case. Early representation allows the attorney to appear before the government, respond to grand jury subpoenas, and potentially influence whether charges are filed and what they consist of.

State Criminal Defense: In addition to federal matters, the firm handles state criminal defense including DUI cases.

Attorney Profiles

Anne F. Borghetti has practiced exclusively in criminal defense for more than 30 years. She is admitted to all Florida state courts and all federal courts in Florida. Her federal trial experience spans the range of matters the firm handles, and she has achieved numerous acquittals across that record. Her approach reflects a preference for taking cases to trial rather than accepting unfavorable plea agreements, a posture that shapes how she prepares every matter from the beginning.

Exclusive focus on criminal defense over 30-plus years means her knowledge base is deep and current in the specific area her clients need. She does not divide her attention across unrelated practice areas.

Her admission to all of Florida’s federal courts, including the Middle District of Florida based in Tampa, gives her standing to represent clients across the full geographic scope of federal prosecution in the state.

Location and Service Area

Borghetti Law is located at 12211 49th Street N Suite 1, Clearwater, FL 33762. The phone number is 727-502-0300.

The firm serves clients in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and throughout Florida’s federal districts. Florida has three federal judicial districts: the Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts. Borghetti Law’s admission to all Florida federal courts means the firm can represent clients in federal matters across the state.

Client Focus

The firm’s offer of free initial consultations specifically for those who have been arrested, indicted, or identified as targets in a federal criminal investigation reflects the seriousness of the situations it addresses. Federal criminal exposure is not a matter to evaluate without legal counsel, and the initial consultation provides an opportunity to assess the situation and understand the options before making further decisions.

The emphasis on taking cases to trial rather than accepting unfavorable pleas is a substantive commitment that affects how the attorney works every case. A lawyer known and prepared to go to trial negotiates from a different position than one who defaults to settlement. Clients facing federal charges benefit from representation by an attorney the government knows will contest the case fully if the offer on the table does not serve the client’s interests.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean that the firm represents clients under federal investigation before charges are filed?
Federal investigations can last months or years before an indictment is issued. During that period, the government may issue grand jury subpoenas for documents or testimony, conduct interviews of potential witnesses, and build the factual record for a prosecution. An attorney who appears on behalf of a target during the investigation phase can respond to subpoenas, advise on what to produce and what to challenge, and in some cases engage with the government in ways that affect whether charges are filed. Early representation matters.

Why does it matter that the firm focuses exclusively on criminal defense?
An attorney who practices only criminal defense spends all of their professional time on the statutes, procedures, and case law that govern criminal matters. They are not dividing their attention between unrelated transactional work, family law, or other fields. In federal criminal practice, where the rules of evidence, grand jury procedures, and sentencing guidelines are highly specialized, exclusive focus translates to depth of knowledge that serves clients in technically demanding situations.

Does Borghetti Law handle both state and federal criminal cases?
Yes. The firm’s primary emphasis is on federal criminal defense, which is the firm’s area of exclusive practice focus for more than 30 years. The firm also handles state criminal defense, including DUI cases.

What kinds of federal agencies does the firm have experience defending against?
The firm handles matters involving DEA, FBI, and IRS investigations. These three agencies cover the primary investigative authorities for drug trafficking, complex financial fraud, tax offenses, and a broad range of federal criminal matters.

Is the initial consultation free?
Yes. Free initial consultations are available for those who have been arrested, indicted, or identified as a target in a criminal investigation. Contact the firm at 727-502-0300.

Closing

More than 30 years of exclusive federal criminal defense practice, admission to all Florida federal courts, and a record of numerous acquittals at trial position Anne F. Borghetti to handle the most serious federal criminal matters the system generates. For anyone facing federal investigation or prosecution in Florida, the combination of specialized experience and a demonstrated willingness to take cases to trial is exactly what the situation demands.

Contact Borghetti Law at 727-502-0300 or visit annefborghetti.com.