Our firm helps people who have been accused of crimes committed through the use of a computer and/or internet. Our motto is "Texas Friendly Spoken Here." Although we are based in Austin, we have a state-wide practice, ensuring that your defense is fair and impartial. We will travel anywhere to assist you.  At the Law Office of Chris Dorbandt, we are very experienced in handling computer and internet cases.

Computer or internet crimes involve a number of different criminal activities, including:

• Cyber Stalking or Harassment;
• Sexual solicitation, including on-line child sex solicitation, instant messaging sexually explicit material to children, or sending sexually explicit text and/or graphics to children (Sexting);
• Internet Viruses;
• Hacking and Computer Sabotage;
• Invasion of privacy by planting Crimeware & Spyware;
• Internet and computer fraud, including e-mail campaigns to secure bank information;
• Credit or Debit card fraud and/or Identity Theft;
• Child pornography, including possession of child pornography and dissemination of child pornography.

If you have been charged with a computer crime, you need to retain the services of a criminal defense attorney now!  These are very serious cases and most people convicted of computer hacking, Possession of Child Pornography, Credit or Debit Card Fraud can expect to be assessed a substantial prison sentence. We can help by investigating and collecting evidence necessary to defeat an internet criminal offense.  We have done so in the past, and will do so again.  I have found that some client's don't take this warning seriously.  The local police conduct a raid where they seize the computer with a search warrant.  However, the person is not immediately arrested and they feel they can explain and justify their actions.  I assure you that the police will be back and this time they will be armed with an arrest warrant.  If your home or business has been raided and you're waiting to "see what happens" you are making a mistake by waiting even another minute.  You should call us now!

Remember, in the United States you are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Pleading "guilty" or "no contest" to a state offense will leave you with a criminal record for the remainder of your life. A criminal conviction is a public record. How might this incident impact your personal or professional life, especially if you've been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor?

Don’t wait to see what happens, call us immediately!  Time is of the essence. If the FBI or the Texas Attorney General's Cyber crime agents have paid you or a loved one a visit, call us.  Don't wait until you have been arrested and indicted by a state or federal grand jury. For a free initial review and consultation without obligation, call us toll free at 1.877.205.3425.

Will the details of your case be kep confidential?  Yes, to ensure that clients and their attorneys can speak freely about any legal matter, the law protects the confidentiality of attorney-client communications. Whatever you say to your attorney stays in closed confidence, and he/she is under strict legal duty not to divulge information to anyone without your consent. Even if you admit to your lawyer that you are truly guilty of the crime in question, your attorney cannot reveal this fact to the authorities without your approval. At the Law Office of Chris Dorbandt, we also go beyond this legal duty to create a working relationship with clients that fosters open communications. I am always willing to discuss questions by phone or to schedule an appointment with you (even on weekends).