Los Angeles Federal Health Care Fraud Lawyer

If you are facing a federal health care fraud investigation or charge in Los Angeles, KN Law Firm, APLC defends physicians, agency owners, billers, and other professionals in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. Los Angeles is one of the nation’s most aggressive health care fraud enforcement hubs — an original Medicare Fraud Strike Force city — and these cases are prosecuted downtown by experienced federal prosecutors. Attorney Chris Nalchadjian brings the federal court experience these high-stakes cases demand.

A health care fraud case in Los Angeles is not a routine matter. It is investigated by federal agencies, prosecuted under federal statutes, and heard in federal court, where the procedures and the resources of the government are unlike anything in state court. If you have received a subpoena, target letter, or an unexpected visit from federal agents, the most important step you can take is to speak with an experienced federal defense attorney before responding. Call (888) 950-0011 for a free, confidential consultation — available 24/7.

Health Care Fraud Cases We Defend in Los Angeles

Our firm defends the full range of federal health care fraud allegations for Los Angeles providers, including:

• Medicare and Medicaid (Medi-Cal) fraud
• Hospice fraud and home health care fraud
• Kickbacks and illegal referral arrangements
• Upcoding, unbundling, and billing for services not rendered
• Medically unnecessary services and false certifications
• Health care fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft counts

These charges most often arise under 18 USC 1347 health care fraud, frequently paired with Anti-Kickback Statute counts and a conspiracy charge under 18 USC 1349. For the full overview of charges, penalties, and defenses, see our federal health care fraud defense hub.

The Los Angeles Federal Court Process

Federal health care fraud cases in Los Angeles are heard in the Central District of California, headquartered downtown. Most criminal trials take place at the First Street Courthouse at 350 West First Street, while initial appearances before magistrate judges are often handled a block away at the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building at 255 East Temple Street. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District — which prosecutes these cases through its Major Fraud and Asset Forfeiture sections — has offices in the same downtown complex.

For a provider, the federal process can feel overwhelming: grand jury subpoenas, target letters, detention questions, and the federal Sentencing Guidelines all differ sharply from state court. Knowing the downtown courthouses, the prosecutors, and the local procedures is a real advantage in building a defense.

Why Los Angeles Is a Federal Enforcement Hotspot

Los Angeles has long been a national epicenter of health care fraud enforcement. The sheer concentration of hospitals, clinics, hospices, home health agencies, and medical suppliers across Los Angeles County means an enormous volume of Medicare and Medicaid billing — and where there is volume, there is scrutiny. The Medicare Fraud Strike Force, which pairs federal prosecutors with data analysts and agents from the FBI and HHS-OIG, has operated in Los Angeles for years and has brought some of the largest provider prosecutions in the country here. For LA providers, that means an elevated risk of audits and investigations, and a strong reason to take any government contact seriously.

Why Local Federal Experience Matters

Federal defense is its own discipline. Attorney Chris Nalchadjian is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court, and brings that experience to the downtown LA courts where these cases live. Clients work directly with their attorney — not a rotating cast of associates — and benefit from a defense that understands both the medical-billing context and the way Los Angeles federal prosecutors build and try these cases. From our office in nearby Glendale, we represent clients throughout Los Angeles and Los Angeles County, in English and Spanish.

Areas We Serve in Los Angeles

We defend providers across the city and county of Los Angeles — from downtown and the medical corridors near the major hospital systems, to the San Fernando Valley, the Westside, and the communities surrounding our Glendale office. Wherever your practice is located in Los Angeles County, your federal case will be heard in the downtown Central District courthouses, and we are there regularly.

Related Los Angeles Articles

Learn more about federal health care fraud enforcement in Los Angeles:

• The LA Medicare Fraud Strike Force: How It Targets Providers
• Hospice Fraud Cases in Los Angeles
• Federal Health Care Fraud Court in LA: A Practical Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Where will my federal health care fraud case be heard in Los Angeles?

In the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. Trials are usually held at the First Street Courthouse at 350 West First Street downtown, and initial appearances before magistrate judges are often at the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building on East Temple Street nearby.

Is Medicare fraud enforcement really heavier in Los Angeles?

Yes. Los Angeles is an original Medicare Fraud Strike Force city with dedicated federal fraud prosecutors and analysts. The dense provider population and high billing volume make it a national enforcement priority, so LA providers face an elevated risk of scrutiny.

I only received a subpoena — do I need a lawyer yet?

Yes. In Los Angeles federal cases, a subpoena or civil investigative demand usually means an investigation is already underway. Acting before charges are filed is the most valuable opportunity to influence the outcome.

Contact a Los Angeles Federal Health Care Fraud Lawyer

A federal health care fraud charge in Los Angeles can threaten your freedom, your finances, and your license — but it is defensible, and the right time to act is now. KN Law Firm, APLC defends providers in the Central District of California and before the Ninth Circuit. Call (888) 950-0011 for a free, confidential consultation with attorney Chris Nalchadjian, available 24/7 in English and Spanish. Our office is located at 500 N Central Ave #650, Glendale, CA 91203, serving all of Los Angeles County.