Mr. Winslow provides defense against investigations by
Mr. Winslow has been recognized in leading financial and legal publications
Mr. Winslow brings two decades of federal prosecutorial and defense experience to every case he accepts.
Defending founders, developers, and exchanges against allegations of wire fraud, unregistered securities offerings (ICOs/IEOs), smart contract manipulation, and OFAC sanctions evasion.
Consult with usDefending executives, fund managers, and corporations against SEC and DOJ allegations of insider trading, market manipulation, Ponzi schemes, and fraudulent offerings.
Consult with usAggressive defense against wire fraud, bank fraud, structuring, and BSA/AML violations. Mr. Winslow has successfully dismantled multi-count federal indictments at the pre-trial stage.
Consult with usChallenging civil and criminal asset forfeiture actions by the DOJ, IRS, and FinCEN. Mr. Winslow has recovered hundreds of millions in frozen and seized assets for clients worldwide.
Consult with usA battle-tested, four-phase approach Mr. Winslow has refined over two decades of federal criminal defense practice.
Immediate engagement with prosecuting agencies upon receipt of subpoena or target letter to freeze escalation.
Deployment of our in-house ex-government forensic accountants and blockchain analysts to mirror the state's investigation.
Aggressive motion practice to suppress evidence, challenge jurisdiction, and dismantle the prosecution's narrative.
Achieving declinations to prosecute, civil settlements in lieu of criminal charges, or full acquittals at trial.
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Indictments Avoided
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Crisis Availability
A selection of representative outcomes from Mr. Winslow's practice. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Southern District of New York
Allegation: DOJ target letter issued to DeFi protocol founder regarding wire fraud and unregistered securities.
Result: After extensive forensic presentation, no charges filed. Case closed.
Central District of California
Allegation: Corporate executive indicted on 14 counts of bank fraud and money laundering.
Result: Pre-trial motions led to all felony counts dismissed prior to jury selection.
SEC Enforcement Division
Allegation: Hedge fund manager accused of trading on non-public material information.
Result: Successfully argued independent mosaic theory. Investigation terminated without action.
Federal financial crime prosecutions are among the most complex and consequential legal battles a person can face. The government has unlimited resources, experienced prosecutors, and forensic specialists. You need a team that matches — and exceeds — that capability at every level.
Former Federal Prosecutor
Mr. Winslow spent over a decade as a federal prosecutor at the DOJ. He knows every tactic, every shortcut, and every weakness in the federal playbook because he used them.
Blockchain-Native Defense
Mr. Winslow does not outsource digital asset analysis. His in-house blockchain forensics capability has dismantled government evidence in federal court on multiple occasions.
Pre-Indictment Intervention
The majority of Mr. Winslow victories happen before a single charge is filed. Early engagement is the single most powerful tool in financial crime defense.
Absolute Confidentiality
Every matter is handled with the highest level of personal discretion. Your privacy, your reputation, and your freedom are his non-negotiable priorities.
Attorney-Client Privilege
Every communication is legally protected from the moment you contact Mr. Winslow, before any retainer is signed.
Zero Public Exposure
Mr. Winslow resolves the vast majority of matters quietly, without press, without public filings, without damage to your reputation.
24-Hour Response
Financial investigations do not wait for business hours. Mr. Winslow is reachable at any hour for urgent matters.
Direct Partner Access
Every client speaks directly with Mr. Winslow. Your case is never delegated to junior associates.
Global Reach
Mr. Winslow coordinates defense across jurisdictions including U.S. federal courts, international regulatory bodies, and offshore proceedings.
Encrypted Communications
All digital communications are conducted through end-to-end encrypted channels. Your strategy stays private.
Founding Partner
Former Assistant U.S. Attorney (SDNY) Securities and Commodities Fraud Task Force. Recognized expert in defending blockchain entities.
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Senior Partner
Former SEC Enforcement Division Counsel. Specializes in complex corporate fraud, internal investigations, and white-collar defense.
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Partner - Forensics
Dual-credentialed Attorney and CPA. Leads the firm's tactical response to IRS Criminal Investigations and offshore asset seizures.
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Cyrus Blake Winslow is one of the most sought-after financial crime defense attorneys in the United States. A former Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York, Mr. Winslow led the Securities and Commodities Fraud Task Force before entering private practice.
Over two decades, he has successfully defended founders, executives, hedge fund managers, and corporations against the most serious federal financial crime allegations. His unique combination of prosecutorial experience, blockchain forensics expertise, and courtroom mastery has produced outcomes that other attorneys consider impossible.
Bar Admissions
New York, D.C., Federal Courts
Education
J.D. Harvard Law, B.A. Yale
Former Position
AUSA, SDNY Task Force
Recognition
Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers
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