El Paso Cybercrime Lawyers
Board-Certified Criminal Law Defense for State & Federal Cyber Charges
Cybercrime charges in El Paso can originate under Texas state law, federal law, or both simultaneously, depending on the nature of the alleged conduct and who investigated it. That distinction matters because it determines which courts are involved, which prosecutors you’re up against, and what penalties you face. At Benjamin Law Firm, we defend clients against the full range of computer crime allegations in both forums.
Attorney Brock Benjamin served as an Assistant District Attorney at the El Paso District Attorney’s Office from 2006 to 2010, where he built and prosecuted criminal cases firsthand. That background gives our firm direct insight into how prosecutors investigate and pursue cybercrime charges in this jurisdiction. Since 2012, he has held Board Certification in Criminal Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, the highest professional designation available in this practice area in Texas, and he is one of only six attorneys in El Paso County to hold that credential. He is licensed in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona and is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, where federal cybercrime charges originating in El Paso are prosecuted.
Schedule a free case review with an El Paso cybercrime attorney at Benjamin Law Firm by calling (915) 320-6730 or completing our online contact form. Hablamos español.
Strength for the Battle Ahead Turning Challenges Into Triumphs
Here's What Sets Benjamin Law Firm Apart
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Strong Legal Relationships
Our connections with colleages in the field, law enforcement, and prosecutors enhance our ability to advocate for you.
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Board-Certified Attorney
Founding attorney Brock Benjamin is one of only six certified criminal law attorneys in El Paso County.
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Client-Centered Approach
We prioritize your needs, keeping you informed and treating you with dignity throughout the entire legal process.
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Aggressive Defense Strategy
We conduct thorough investigations and leverage our nearly 100 jury trials to create effective strategies tailored to your case.
When Cybercrime Becomes a Federal Case in El Paso
Federal jurisdiction over cybercrime typically applies when alleged conduct crosses state lines, affects federal systems or interests, involves significant financial harm, or implicates national security. For people in El Paso, that line can be crossed quickly. A single unauthorized access to a system hosted in another state may be enough to bring federal investigators into the picture.
The FBI is the primary federal investigative agency for cybercrime, and the Department of Justice handles prosecution. The Department of Homeland Security also has jurisdiction over threats involving critical infrastructure. In the Western District of Texas, which includes El Paso, these agencies coordinate with federal prosecutors who pursue cybercrime cases.
Federal penalties are generally more severe than state-level penalties. Under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), unauthorized access to a computer system or network is a federal offense, with penalties that can reach up to 20 years for repeat offenders depending on the nature and circumstances of the intrusion.
When the stakes are this high, you want a team with a track record of wins. Check out some of our recent case results and see the difference an experienced team of advocates can make.
How Benjamin Law Firm Defends Cybercrime Charges
Digital evidence sits at the center of nearly every cybercrime prosecution. Email records, IP address logs, device metadata, and social media data are common tools investigators use to build their case. Our defense begins by scrutinizing how that evidence was obtained. The Fourth Amendment’s protections against unreasonable search and seizure apply to digital evidence, and law enforcement doesn’t always follow proper procedures when seizing computers, phones, or account data. When they don’t, we move to suppress what was improperly obtained.
Challenging Attribution & Digital Forensics
We also challenge attribution. Activity occurring on a device or account registered to someone doesn’t establish that person committed it. Determining who actually used the device, when, and under what circumstances is often a central issue in these cases. When the facts call for it, we work with cybersecurity analysts and other technical experts, bringing independent forensic perspective to bear on the government’s evidence and methodology.
Credentials That Inform Our Approach
Attorney Benjamin’s four years as a prosecutor at the El Paso District Attorney’s Office inform how we approach the government’s case from the start. Understanding how investigators build cybercrime cases in this jurisdiction helps us identify procedural gaps and challenge the sufficiency of the evidence before it reaches a jury. He has been selected to Super Lawyers every year from 2015 through 2025, holds Board Certification in Criminal Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and has been peer reviewed by Martindale-Hubbell. Our firm has handled more than 2,000 criminal cases, and we offer free consultations, including virtual consultations, in English and Spanish.
Reach us online or at (915) 320-6730 to discuss your case with an El Paso cybercrime attorney today.
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"He Saw Every Detail"
Hands down the best lawyer ever. He was able to find small mistakes the government made, that helped my case out significantly. I don’t think any other attorney would put that much effort in.- Emanuel M. -
"Very Happy With His Services"
Great to work with and he gets back to you in a timely manner. He was able to go into court & get my brother's order of protection dismissed! Very happy with his services! Highly recommend Mr. Benjamin.- Tanya D.
