Before joining Schertler & Onorato LLP, Mr. Sears was a partner at a law firm in Alexandria, Virginia, where he represented individuals in a wide array of federal and state criminal proceedings. Mr. Sears's broad defense experience includes representing individuals charged with health care fraud, false claims, money laundering, mail and wire fraud, illegal structuring, and mortgage fraud. Mr. Sears has extensive trial experience in Virginia and the federal courts and has obtained acquittals before both judges and juries. Mr. Sears has also advised numerous clients during government investigations, including targets and subjects of grand jury proceedings.