About Keith & Lorfing
A team of former federal prosecutors, a retired federal judge, and former FBI and IRS-CI investigators defending executives, physicians, companies, and high-net-worth individuals in high-stakes federal investigations, grand jury proceedings, and trials nationwide.
The Firm
Federal investigations demand precision, discretion, and counsel that understands how the government builds cases, because many of us helped build them ourselves. We bring that insider perspective to complex federal matters that threaten careers, businesses, professional licenses, and financial stability.
We represent individuals and organizations nationwide confronting federal investigations, grand jury subpoenas, DOJ inquiries, healthcare and securities fraud allegations, internal corporate investigations, whistleblower claims, parallel civil and criminal proceedings, target letters, and search warrants.
Our combination of prosecutorial experience, federal investigative insight, and judicial perspective lets us anticipate the government’s strategy and counter it at every stage.
Keith & Lorfing Federal Defense & Investigations is the firm’s national federal practice. Learn more about the firm’s established practice at Lorfing Law.
Why Keith & Lorfing
When individuals and organizations face federal scrutiny, the stakes are often existential. Our practice is engineered for exactly these moments, and for the clients who cannot afford anything less than the right answer the first time.
Former federal prosecutors and a retired federal judge bring courtroom and decision-making experience from inside the federal system.
More than 150 years of combined experience and hundreds of jury trials, with favorable outcomes in complex federal matters in West Texas and nationwide.
Clients work directly with the attorneys handling their case — responsive, consistent, and accountable from first contact to resolution.
Former FBI and IRS-CI agents know how federal cases are investigated — from evidence development to forensic analysis — often before charges are ever filed.
What Sets Us Apart
It shapes every strategic decision we make, from first contact through resolution.
When negotiation is the right answer, we negotiate hard. When the case demands a courtroom, we are prepared to try it, and the government knows it.
We respond with the discretion, urgency, and intensity the stakes demand.
Outcomes Breakdown
Every disposition from our 2025 docket. Percentages calculated against the 337 total closed cases.
| Outcome | Category | Cases | % of Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dismissed | Dismissal | 88 | 26.1% | |
| Dismissed and pled to lesser charge | Dismissal | 23 | 6.8% | |
| Rejected by prosecution | Dismissal | 38 | 11.3% | |
| Pretrial Diversion | Diversion | 18 | 5.3% | |
| Deferred probation | Probation | 47 | 13.9% | |
| Straight probation | Probation | 18 | 5.3% | |
| Jail — less than 30 days | Jail | 11 | 3.3% | |
| Jail — less than one year | Jail | 0 | 0.0% | |
| Jail — less than 3 years | Jail | 1 | 0.3% | |
| Jail — 3 to 5 years | Jail | 3 | 0.9% | |
| Jail — 5 to 10 years | Jail | 4 | 1.2% | |
| Jail — more than 10 years | Jail | 6 | 1.8% | |
| Early Termination granted | Post-conviction | 5 | 1.5% | |
| Early Termination denied | Post-conviction | 2 | 0.6% | |
| Occupational license granted | Post-conviction | 3 | 0.9% | |
| Expungement granted | Post-conviction | 7 | 2.1% | |
| Expungement denied | Post-conviction | 1 | 0.3% | |
| Withdrew as counsel | Other | 11 | 3.3% | |
| Federal dismissal | Federal | 7 | 2.1% | |
| Federal — sentenced below guidelines | Federal | 15 | 4.5% | |
| Federal — sentenced within guidelines | Federal | 16 | 4.7% | |
| Federal — sentenced above guidelines | Federal | 1 | 0.3% | |
| Total | 337 | 100% |
Houston Office
Visit our Houston office at 5005 Riverway Dr #250, Houston, TX 77056.
The Team
Russell Lorfing Former Federal Prosecutor
Brandi Young Former Federal Prosecutor
David Sloan Former Federal Defender
He put his trial skills to work in the courtroom, prosecuting cases for Ellis County and the District Attorney’s office in Waxahachie. His skills were recognized by the trial lawyers around him, and he went from a misdemeanor prosecutor to lead counsel on murder trials in less than three years.
C. Richard Baker Former Assistant United States Attorney
Hon. Scott Frost (Ret.) Former Federal Judge
A former U.S. Magistrate Judge with over 30 years of federal courtroom experience, Judge Frost offers invaluable insight and strategic guidance in complex federal cases.
Eric Gerard Former Federal Prosecutor
Eric brings decades of experience as a brilliant trial lawyer and strategic crisis counsel. While he enjoys a thriving personal injury practice, we routinely rely on his deep knowledge of federal investigations. His courtroom strategy strengthens our team’s ability to fight aggressively for clients facing serious federal charges.
Shane Chriesman Former Federal Prosecutor
Javier Rocha Family Office Executive & Attorney
A family office executive and attorney with over a decade leading privately held businesses and executive teams across complex organizations. His career has focused on governance, investments, operations, and long-term stewardship for family office functions involving billions in assets, advising billion-dollar enterprises on internal investigations, investment diligence, and succession planning. Serves as Board of Directors Chairman for Heritage School and Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 137.
Ann Howey Former Federal Prosecutor
Ann Howey brings tenacity, sound judgment, and extensive federal court experience to complex civil and criminal matters. A former federal fraud prosecutor with a substantial civil litigation background, she combines rigorous preparation with determined advocacy for her clients.
Advisors & Investigators
A bench of former federal agents, prosecutors, and senior advisors who provide investigative
depth and strategic counsel on the firm’s most complex matters.
Arthur Gonzales Former FBI Supervisory Special Agent
Nearly three decades with the FBI in leadership roles spanning counterterrorism, organized crime, and financial crimes. Recognized nationally and internationally for expertise in complex federal investigations, crisis management, and undercover operations, and served as an instructor at the FBI Academy. Provides strategic consulting and investigative support in federal criminal defense and white-collar investigations.
Michael Orndorff Retired FBI Special Agent
Travis Thorson Retired IRS-CI Special Agent & FBI Task Force Officer
Over two decades of federal investigative experience focused on complex financial crimes, money laundering, and organized criminal enterprises. A former IRS Special Agent whose forensic accounting work was critical in tracing illicit financial activity and building federal prosecutions. Provides strategic consulting for federal criminal defense, forensic accounting, and money laundering investigations.
Keith Quigley Former FBI Special Agent
Keith served as an FBI Special Agent in Lubbock for 27 years, focusing on human trafficking, crimes against children, and terrorism. Known for his collaborative leadership and relentless pursuit of justice, he now brings his expertise to our firm as Special Investigator.
Jenifer Sparks Retired FBI Special Agent & Certified Profiler
Nearly three decades of FBI experience specializing in violent crime investigations, behavioral analysis, and crimes against children. Served as a Special Agent, Supervisory Special Agent Profiler, and Coordinator of the FBI’s Child Exploitation Task Force. Provides strategic consulting in federal criminal defense, human trafficking investigations, witness credibility assessment, and behavioral analysis.
Jennifer Cejpek Former FBI Special Agent & Certified Fraud Examiner
More than two decades of federal investigative and intelligence experience specializing in healthcare fraud, financial crimes, and public corruption. As a former FBI Special Agent, she led complex federal investigations in close coordination with the Department of Justice. Background includes service as an Electronic Warfare and Intelligence Analyst in the U.S. Army and expertise in forensic interviewing. Advises on federal criminal defense, white-collar crime, and compliance matters.
William Luttrell Financial Analyst & CPA
Financial analyst and Certified Public Accountant advising the firm on complex financial matters, forensic accounting, and the analysis of records central to federal white-collar and financial crime defense.
Recognition
Internal Revenue Service
For prosecutorial accomplishments on financial investigations
National Recognition
Recognized nationally for white-collar investigations work
U.S. Department of Justice
Decades of distinguished service at the U.S. Department of Justice
Combined Team Experience
Combined experience across DOJ, FBI, and the federal bench
Accolades & Accreditations
