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Spencer & AssociatesManaging Partner
Mr. Arnold Spencer
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Mr. Arnold Spencer

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5956 Sherry Lane, Suite 2000, Dallas, TX 75225

Civil Asset Forfeiture and Criminal Asset Forfeiture

About Mr. Arnold Spencer

Attorney Arnold Spencer is a highly skilled and knowledgeable lawyer who has been handling cases involving white collar crimes, asset forfeiture, and related issues for over 28 years. He graduated from the University of Texas School of Law in 1994, and in the years since then, he has built experience as a trial lawyer and gained a reputation as a strong litigator. He served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Eastern District of Texas, where he prosecuted more than 100 federal cases, and he has also provided representation as a defense attorney in a large number of cases involving white collar crimes. He received the John Marshall Award from the U.S. Department of Justice and was recognized with a courage and valor award from the Securities and Exchange Commission. With his understanding of state and federal laws and regulations related to financial crimes and other offenses, he can provide strong representation for those who need to defend against asset forfeiture.

Honors and Awards

Super Lawyers, 2020-Present

Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2007John Marshall Award, Department of Justice

Securities & Exchange Commission, Courage and Valor AwardPublished Works

International White Collar Enforcement: Leading Lawyers on Preventive Measures, Regulatory Compliance, Aspatore Books, 2015

Classes/Seminars

Cryptocurrency Regulations, New York Federal Reserve, 11/01/2018 to Present

Emerging Regulations for Digital Currency Companies, Texas Bankers Association, 04/01/2018 to Present

SEC Regulations of Cryptocurrencies, Dallas Bar Association, 05/01/2018 to Present

Past Employment Positions

United States Attorney's Office, Eastern Texas, Chief, Criminal Division, 2006 to 2010United States Attorney's Office, Eastern Texas, Asst. U.S. Attorney, 2000 to 2010

 

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January 03, 2015
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Mr. Spencer was retained by my husband 8 months ago to represent him in post-sentencing relief matters in a federal case. We paid Mr. Spencer $20,000 as a retainer. The $20,000 has supposedly been "exhausted," and he never filed anything other than a motion to dismiss an appeal that my husband did not want dismissed! He never filed the motion to vacate that he was hired to file. We believe he was dishonest about the amount of time he spent working on my husband's file. We also believe his effort

 

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Areas of Law

  • Other 2
    • Civil Asset Forfeiture
    • Criminal Asset Forfeiture

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Managing Partner
    Firm Name
    Spencer & Associates
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    United States v. Tarnawa, 4:03-cr-0144-1 (E.D. Tex.) affd, 182 Fed. Appx. 294, 2006 WL 1307537, cert denied, 549 U.S. 1012 (EDTx 2006)
    United States v. Fairley, (N.D. Miss.), rev’d in part, 880 F.3d 198 (5th Cir. 2018)
    United States ex rel. Harman v. Trinity Industries, U.S. ex rel. Harman v. Trinity Industries, Inc. (5th Cir. 2017)
  • Additional Links
    http://www.haynesboone.com http://www.aspencerlaw.com https://www.assetforfeiturelawyer.com/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1994, Texas
    1994, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
    1995, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
    1995, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
    1994, Texas
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    The University of Texas School of Law
    Class of 1994
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Amherst College
    Class of 1988
    B.A.
    cum laude; With High Distinction; High Honors; Major: Economics; English

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Managing Partner at Spencer & Associates
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5956 Sherry Lane, Suite 2000Dallas, TX 75225U.S.A.

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