COUNSEL WHEN THE STAKES ARE NATIONAL — AND THE PRESSURE IS GLOBAL.

The McBride Law Firm represents individuals and organizations in high-stakes criminal, civil, reputation, and cross-border matters where litigation, public scrutiny, and personal consequence converge.

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Joseph D. McBride leads a focused litigation practice for matters that demand trial judgment, crisis discipline, and a strategy that holds across courtrooms, jurisdictions, and the public record.

CAPABILITIES

MATTERS THAT DEMAND STRATEGY, DISCIPLINE & REACH

Federal Criminal Defense

Crisis & Reputation Litigation

Defense in complex federal prosecutions where liberty, reputation, and precedent are at stake.

Litigation strategies that address both the court record and public scrutiny.

Civil Litigation

Extradition & Cross-Border Defense

high-consequence civil disputes requiring disciplined factual development and motion practice.

defense in matters involving international warrants, treaty issues, and cross-border coordination.

Media-Sensitive Strategy

counsel for cases conducted under sustained media attention and public commentary.

Investigations & Emergency Response

rapid assessment and response when investigations or enforcement actions begin.

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REUTERS VIDEO — July 20, 2026

McBride addresses the U.S.–U.K. extradition fight after the first Miami hearing.

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ASSOCIATED PRESS — September 9, 2026

Current status report on denial of release; the detention ruling did not decide extradition or guilt.

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ROLLING STONE — September 5, 2025

Reports the stipulated civil order without admissions, McBride’s response, and the Los Angeles County prosecutor’s separate decision not to file criminal charges.