Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  Mr. Kuniansky is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is a lifetime member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, The Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association, Federal Bar Association and Houston Bar Association. He is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, Texas Supreme Court, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, United States Tax Court, United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia and the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. He is also licensed to practice law in both Texas and Georgia (inactive status).
• Sex Crimes
  Computer-related sex crimes. The digital age has made it significantly easier to commit sex crimes, particularly sex crimes aimed at children. Child pornography and solicitation of a minor are significant crimes that happen online and can be easier to trace due to a digital footprint. Texas may consider a computer sex crime towards a child to be a felony if the child is under 14 years old.
• Fraud
  Mr. Kuniansky represented a large automobile dealer in Texas who was indicted for wire fraud in a scheme alleging he moved automobiles across state lines to avoid the payment of inventory taxes. After a 1 week trial, he was acquitted of all charges.
• Burglary
  Homeowner Fraud – It is not uncommon for homeowners to commit fraud by filing fake claims for crimes such as arson or burglary or exaggerating the amount of a real claim.
• White Collar Crimes
  White collar crimes have severe penalties, especially at the federal level. Your very freedom is at stake if charged with fraud or another offense. For protection from a proven defense attorney, you can trust your future to The Law Offices of Richard Kuniansky.
• Theft
• Misdemeanors
  The Law Offices of Richard Kuniansky has successfully represented numerous clients against charges of state and federal bribery. Whether you’re facing misdemeanor or felony charges, it’s crucial to consult a skilled legal professional who has practical experience in federal criminal proceedings.
• Embezzlement
  My firm is rare because my practice is devoted almost exclusively to federal fraud cases. In me, you have a lawyer who truly understands the details and nuance of the charges against you. I have handled numerous cases involving the alleged theft or embezzlement of millions of dollars.
• Drug Crimes
  Since his graduation, Mr. Kuniansky has been involved exclusively in trial work. From 1978 to 1980, Mr. Kuniansky was a prosecutor for the State of Georgia. He then became an Assistant United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia (Atlanta) and a Special Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida (Miami) assigned to the Presidential Drug Task Force. After prosecuting primarily white collar criminal cases and drug cases for the Department of Justice for over seven years, Mr. Kuniansky left government service to join a large downtown Houston law firm specializing in tax. He spent the next five years defending criminal tax cases. Mr. Kuniansky then formed his own firm.
• Identity Theft
  ATM Fraud. It’s illegal to use a process like card skimming or ATM phishing to unlawfully acquire funds and information, which is often later used in identity theft or some other form of fraudulent transactions.
• Arson
• Shoplifting
• Restraining Order
• Forgery
  Forgery. This involves defrauding a bank through the use of documents and signatures that are falsely created or altered.
• Money Laundering
  Represented attorney in Federal Court in Helena, Montana accused of money laundering and making false statements. Attorney acquitted on all counts.
• Internet Crimes
  Internet fraud. Internet fraud occurs when someone intentionally misrepresents themselves on the internet with the intention of manipulating someone else into giving them money, property, or bank account information. You may have witnessed or even participated in an internet fraud scam without being aware of it. False advertisements that promise a sweepstakes win or some other big prize may be a form of internet fraud.
• Extortion
  Cyber extortion. Extortion occurs when somebody threatens to expose your secrets unless you give them what they want. Cyber extortion simply moves that exchange onto the computer. In cyber extortion cases, people may threaten to delete your online accounts or hack into your computer unless you pay them off with money or information. Cybercriminals may use viruses or hacking skills to pull this off, or they may be lying about their ability to do it at all.

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
  I am an attorney practicing corporate law in Houston, Texas. One of my corporate clients was charged with money laundering. I worked very closely with Mr. Kuniansky in preparing the case for trial. At trial, Mr. Kuniansky was the lead attorney. He did an outstanding job representing the client, and all charges were ultimately dismissed. Since that time, I have referred all my white collar matters to Mr. Kuniansky, including criminal tax cases. I would not hesitate in referring more cases to Mr. Kuniansky because I have complete trust in his abilities and professionalism.
• Antitrust
  I was under investigation for criminal antitrust violations. Although I was guilty of colluding on prices, my involvement was far less than that alleged by the government. I retained the services of Mr. Kuniansky early on in the investigation. He was able to convince the government that my involvement was much more minimal than what they were alleging. This resulted in a much lower Federal Sentencing Guideline range. In addition, he was able to convince the Court to give me a below Guideline sentence, for which I am very grateful.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  I have been practicing law in Houston for 42 years, handling primarily State criminal cases and personal injury cases. I have known Mr. Kuniansky professionally for approximately 30 years I refer all my Federal criminal cases to him, trusting that my clients’ cases will be defended with vigor and zeal.
• Auto Accidents

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
• Tax Law
  You can dispute taxes in Texas by communicating with the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) for federal tax issues or with the Texas Comptroller’s Office for state taxes. Alternatively, you may wish to contact a qualified attorney or financial planner first, as they could give you important advice about the right strategies for effectively disputing taxes.