Sarah Wirskye
USA Guide 2024
Band 2 : Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Band 2
About
Provided by Sarah Wirskye
Practice Areas
Sarah Wirskye has been defending individuals and entities in complex white-collar criminal and civil fraud disputes with the government for over twenty-five years. She worked with a law firm for 20 years before founding her own firm. She has represented clients in federal and state investigations, hearings, and trials, and she has conducted internal investigations. Sarah’s practice focuses on healthcare, tax, and customs fraud, False Claims Act matters, and other alleged business crimes. Sarah's MBA degree and prior experience as a practicing CPA make her uniquely suited to defend clients in financial fraud matters.
Sarah is a strategic problem solver who is both results and detail oriented. She works proactively with the government and this approach has been successful in many clients avoiding an indictment. She has also negotiated favorable plea agreements and has successfully advocated for many below Guideline sentences for her clients.
Professional Memberships
American Bar Association, National Co-Chair - North Texas/Oklahoma Region, Criminal Justice Section White Collar Crime Committee and Former Co-Chair, Tax Fraud Committee of the Criminal Justice Section
Women in White Collar Criminal Defense Association, Dallas Chapter Leader
North Texas Federal Criminal Law Inn of Court, Master
Dallas Bar Association, WE Lead Mentor
Chambers Review
USA
Sarah Wirskye of Wirskye Law Firm is a strong choice to handle complex criminal and civil fraud cases, with considerable expertise in tax-related matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"She is outstanding. She is very smart and navigates clients through the difficult process."
"She is outstanding. She is very smart and navigates clients through the difficult process."