Chapman, Dowling & Mallek
White Collar Criminal Defense Attorneys Trusted Nationwide
Chapman, Dowling & Mallek, led by a former federal prosecutor and U.S. Marine Corps Judge Advocate—supported by former federal investigators—Ron understands how the government builds cases—and how to dismantle them.
Chapman, Dowling & Mallek was built to solve a problem: traditional white-collar defense had become slow, bloated, and reactive. We designed something different — a modern, technology-driven defense practice focused entirely on high-stakes federal cases.
Our structure is lean by design: no excess overhead, no inefficiency. Every resource goes directly toward one goal — protecting our clients’ freedom, livelihood, and reputation.
We represent professionals whose reputations define their careers — physicians, healthcare executives, public officials, and business leaders — individuals facing scrutiny from the most powerful investigative agencies in the country.
Our reach is truly national. Mr. Chapman is admitted to multiple federal courts and routinely granted special admission across the country, allowing our team to mobilize wherever federal prosecutors act.
When your freedom and career are at risk, we respond with precision, assembling the right combination of defense counsel, investigators, and data analysts — anywhere in the United States.
Our firm’s national reputation is built on success in complex healthcare fraud and federal regulatory matters. We have defended hundreds of professionals in cases involving the False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, DEA enforcement actions, and Medicare/Medicaid fraud.
This narrow focus means we understand both the law and the science underlying these prosecutions — how data is analyzed, how medical practices operate, and how the government constructs conspiracy theories.
Few defense teams can match our trial record in healthcare-related federal cases. Ronald W. Chapman II has achieved trial acquittals and dismissals at a rate that places him among the nation’s top healthcare defense attorneys. His background as a Marine Corps Judge Advocate and federal prosecutor informs a style that is disciplined, thorough, and fearless.
We recognize that federal prosecutions rarely occur in isolation. Many of our clients face simultaneous civil investigations, licensing issues, or compliance audits. Working closely with Safe Harbor’s regulatory specialists, we develop unified strategies that protect clients across all fronts — criminal, civil, and professional.
Our partnership with Safe Harbor Group provides clients with an immediate tactical advantage. Safe Harbor is led by veteran healthcare attorneys and staffed by former federal investigators and compliance experts — professionals who have worked within the very agencies now investigating our clients
Together, we merge investigative insight with defense strategy. This collaboration allows us to deploy specialized resources — forensic accountants, data scientists, and subject-matter experts — within hours, not weeks. The result is a federal-grade defense infrastructure capable of matching, and often outmaneuvering, the government’s own approach
We take on a limited number of cases to ensure every client receives direct attention, confidentiality, and an individualized strategy. Success is defined by your goals — whether acquittal, discreet resolution, or professional preservation.
We prepare every case as if it will go to trial. Our team examines every document, every witness, and every line of data to gain total command of the facts. This exhaustive preparation allows us to negotiate from strength — and prevail when trial becomes inevitable.
We maintain the highest standards of professionalism before courts and agencies. Our credibility — earned through candor, discipline, and results — carries weight in negotiations and hearings, often shaping outcomes before the first motion is filed.
Innovation drives our strategy, not our marketing. We deploy AI, data analytics, and advanced discovery platforms to identify inconsistencies, locate exculpatory data, and expose weaknesses in the government’s case faster and with greater precision than traditional methods.
When the government presses hardest, we press back harder. Our philosophy is simple: every case can be won, resolved, or mitigated through relentless effort, strategic insight, and the courage to challenge the government at every turn.
Results define credibility — and our record speaks for itself.
150+
Federal acquittals across healthcare fraud and white-collar cases.
188
Defeated individual criminal counts at trial.
$550 M
Millions Medicare fraud indictment to opioid-related prosecutions.
Technology is not an accessory in our firm — it is infrastructure.
We use it to eliminate inefficiency, reduce costs, and sharpen strategy.
We focus exclusively on federal and white collar cases — complex investigations, indictments, and trials where the stakes are highest. Our insight into agency procedures, prosecutorial tactics, and early-stage intervention sets us apart.
By using RelativityOne and other advanced e-discovery platforms, we automate document review, thread communications, and prioritize relevant data. This drastically cuts review time and client cost, allowing us to compete technologically with the largest law firms while remaining agile and focused.
Our internal RAG-powered knowledge bases store years of successful motions, precedents, and regulatory insights. Attorneys can instantly retrieve and adapt strategies to evolving cases — ensuring speed, precision, and depth in every response.
At Chapman, Dowling & Mallek, We use secure client portals and visualization dashboards that provide real-time updates on evidence review and case progress. Clients see what we see — a transparent process that builds confidence and clarity in even the most complex investigations.
Countless Quiet Resolutions
188 Federal Acquittals
Federal cases successfully defended — often before any public filing or charge.
United States v. S. K.
Court dismissed most counts in superseding indictment pre‑trial; “sex‑act” counts and over‑aggregated FDA counts tossed; limited FDA/fraud counts remained.
W.D. Tenn. 2025 Majority Dismissed
United States v. K. H.
Jury acquitted 6 distribution counts; hung on 2; prosecution later dismissed remaining count
E.D. Ky. 2024 6 Acquittals
Ron’s meticulous approach, combined with a relentless commitment to his clients, has led to precedent-setting victories that have reshaped federal healthcare fraud and white-collar criminal defense.
Record-setting trial victories in high-stakes federal cases have earned Ron national recognition among peers and clients alike. His results in complex white collar investigations demonstrate strategic mastery and courtroom precision. Learn more about Ronald Chapman II
Frequently featured on national media, Ron is a respected voice breaking down high-profile federal cases. His insight and clarity have made him a trusted analyst for complex legal and policy issues. See Ronald in the Media
Ron is the author of two acclaimed books on federal defense and investigations — essential reading for attorneys and professionals navigating the federal justice system. Explore Ronald's Books
Federal charges demand a defense team built for high-stakes cases. Individuals and businesses nationwide rely on Chapman, Dowling & Mallek because our structure, experience, and focus create direct advantages for every client we represent.
1 National-Level Federal Case Experience
You’re defended by attorneys who understand how federal cases unfold in multiple jurisdictions, giving you broader strategic protection and a defense built on real-world results.
2 Focus on Federal & White Collar Defense
You receive representation from attorneys who live and breathe federal law, giving you a stronger, more focused defense than general criminal defense firms can provide.
3 Strategic Advantage with Former Prosecutors
You get a defense strategy informed by the very people who used to build and prosecute these cases, giving you a real edge in negotiations, investigations, and trial.
4 Rapid, Private, No-Cost Consultations
You’re not left wondering what comes next, you get answers and direction right away that help you in any state, which is crucial when dealing with the federal government nationwide.
Speak directly with a federal attorney — available 24/7 for calls or texts.
Serving Clients Nationwide.
Chapman, Dowling & Mallek is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan and represents clients in federal investigations and criminal matters across the United States. Our attorneys handle complex federal cases nationwide while maintaining offices in Michigan and other states.
456 E. Milwaukee, Detroit, MI 48202