Consult a lawyer experienced in white collar crime and get his advice. Many times your attorney will recommend that he accompany you to your meeting with federal agents. Federal agents are accustomed to attorneys accompanying witnesses to meetings with agents. The agents will not take the position that you have something to hide because you have hired a white collar crimes attorney to represent you. Usually, the presence of an experience defense attorney on your side makes the process run more efficiently.
Agents typically welcome the presence of competent and professional counsel.
However, if you hire counsel, the federal prosecutor may advise your lawyer as to when he or she will present your case to the grand jury. If you are underrepresented, they usually will. This means that shortly after the indictment is returned, you and your attorney will be expected to appear before a federal magistrate. The magistrate will then make a determination as to whether you are released on bond pending the outcome of the case or whether you must remain in custody. Many white-collar offenders have strong ties to their community.