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title: "How long does a white collar investigation take?"
description: "White collar investigations frequently span 12 to 36 months before charges are filed. The defendant may not be aware of the investigation for most of that period. Pre-indictment representation -..."
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date: 2026-07-13
modified: 2026-07-13
author: "Bank and Munns"
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# How long does a white collar investigation take?

White collar investigations frequently span 12 to 36 months before charges are filed. The defendant may not be aware of the investigation for most of that period. Pre-indictment representation - engaging defense counsel during the investigation rather than waiting for charges - often produces materially better outcomes than waiting for an indictment.