San Diego Defenders

04/10/2026

Your property. Our fight. ⚖️

When the government seizes your assets, it feels personal. We make it our mission to level the playing field. From the first filing to the final recovery, San Diego Defenders - Forfeiture Law Firm stands in your corner.

📞 Call (619) 258-8888 for a free consultation today!
🌐 www.forfeiturelawfirm.com & www.sandiegodefenders.com

04/01/2026

They took your Crypto. We help you get it back. ₿

From government forfeitures to investment scams, your assets have rights. San Diego Defenders combines legal power with expertise to fight for your digital wallet.

The clock is ticking. Call Attorney Dan Smith today!

⚖️ San Diego Defenders: Forfeiture Law Experts
📞 (619) 258-8888
💻 sandiegodefenders.com

03/17/2026

Money Seized at CBX? Don’t Wait. 🛑

Crossing the border shouldn’t mean losing your cash. If your money was taken at Cross Border Xpress (CBX), call us immediately to start your claim. There are strict deadlines to get it back, don’t let the government keep what is yours.

¿Dinero decomisado en el CBX? No espere. 🇲🇽🇺🇸

Cruzar la frontera no debería significar perder sus ahorros. Si le quitaron su dinero en el Cross Border Xpress, llámenos de inmediato para iniciar su reclamo. Existen plazos estrictos para recuperarlo; no deje que el gobierno se quede con lo que le pertenece.

✅ Free Consultation / Consulta Gratuita
✅ Se habla español
📞 (619) 258-8888
🌐 www.forfeiturelawfirm.com

03/06/2026

They took it. We’ll help you get it back. ⚖️

Asset forfeiture can feel like a nightmare, but you don’t have to navigate the system alone. Whether it’s a vehicle, currency, or real property, San Diego Defenders - Forfeiture Law Firm is here to fight for what’s yours.

Vehicles 🚗

Currency & Crypto 💸

Luxury Items ⌚

Don't let your property sit in a federal lot. Call us at (619) 258-8888 for a consultation.

08/29/2025

🌟San Diego Defenders wishes you a happy and safe Labor Day weekend.

In observance of Labor Day and in line with the San Diego Superior Court calendar, our office will be closed on Monday, September 1st. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 2nd.

📲If you have any questions or would like to schedule a free consultation, please call our office at (619) 258-888 and leave a voicemail. We will be returning all voicemails on Tuesday, September 2nd.

💻You can also visit our website at sandiegodefenders.com for more information or to submit a consultation request.

✨Thank you for allowing us to serve you!

08/01/2025

⚖ Did CBP seize your car or cash as part of the total 68 vehicles and $206,000 taken this past week? Don't wait- contact San Diego Defenders - Forfeiture Law Firm at (619) 258-8888 today for a free, confidential consultation! Se habla español.

⏱ Once you receive the Notice of Seizure and Information to Claimants by certified mail, the forfeiture clock starts! Take action now and speak to our experienced asset forfeiture attorney, Daniel Smith.

💻 Read our page "How Can a CBP Asset Forfeiture Lawyer Get My Property Back?": https://sandiegodefenders.com/how-can-a-cbp-asset-forfeiture-lawyer-get-my-property-back-from-cbp/
📹 Check out our YouTube video, "Should I Wait to Call an Attorney After My Car, Cash, or Property is Seized Before I Get My Notice of Seizure?": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b831s6foL_Q

Another busy week carrying out U.S. Customs and Border Protection's mission.

267 Arrests
1,696 lbs. of M**h
1,749 lbs. of Co***ne
7.24 lbs. of Fentanyl
689 Rounds of Ammo
12 Pistols
68 Vehicles
$1.6M in Merchandise
$206K in Currency
705 Prohibited Animal Products
253 Pests
🇺🇸

07/25/2025

⚖ Is YOUR property part of the 64 vehicles or $328,000 in currency CBP seized during the fourth week of July? Don't wait- contact San Diego Defenders - Forfeiture Law Firm at (619) 258-8888 today for a free, confidential consultation! Se habla español.

⏱ Once you receive the Notice of Seizure and Information to Claimants by certified mail, the 30-day forfeiture clock starts! Take action now and speak to our experienced asset forfeiture attorney, Daniel Smith.

💻 Read our page on CBP Asset Forfeitures for more information: https://sandiegodefenders.com/cbp-asset-seizure/

📹 Check out our YouTube video, "Should I Wait to Call an Attorney After My Car, Cash, or Property is Seized Before I Get My Notice of Seizure?": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b831s6foL_Q

Fourth week of July : 301 arrests and these amazing seizures

1,614bs. of M**h
878lbs. of Co***ne
393lbs. of Fentanyl
2,294 Rounds of Ammo
16 Pistols
64 Vehicles
$4.4M in Merchandise
$328K in Currency
716 Prohibited Animal Products
347 Pests
🇺🇸

07/18/2025

⚖️ Cryptocurrency Seizure and the BTC-e Case Update (1:25-cv-02085)

🪙 We recently received a call from some Argentine BTC-e victims and realized there’s some confusion about the recovery process, starting with the difference between civil and criminal forfeiture.

In this particular case, there was a criminal forfeiture, but since Alexander Vinnik was surrendered to Russia in a prisoner swap for Marc Fogel, a U.S. Citizen, the criminal charges were dropped against Mr. Vinnik.

After the dismissal, a civil forfeiture against the cryptocurrency was filed in California, and was either moved or dismissed and refiled in the D.C. federal court.

⏰ It appears that potential victims can file a claim as of July 4th of this year, which is when the civil forfeiture case was initiated by the Government. Also, there may be an avenue for relief via the MLARS division of the Department of Justice.

Common sense tells a potential victim that both avenues for relief (either a claim or administrative relief) should be pursued. This information is not offered as legal advice.

📞 Call San Diego Defenders - Forfeiture Law Firm at (619) 258-8888 if you have any further questions. We offer free, confidential consultations.

💻 Read more in our blog post: https://sandiegodefenders.com/cryptocurrency-seizure-and-the-btc-e-case-update/

🇺🇸 We handle cases in all 50 states and U.S. territories.

07/03/2025

⭐ In line with the San Diego Superior Court calendar, we will be closed on Friday, July 4th, to observe Independence Day.

📞 If you have any questions or would like a free consultation, please call us at (619) 258-8888 and leave a voicemail.

💻 Visit our website at SanDiegoDefenders.com for more information or to submit a consultation request.

🎉 Have a safe holiday weekend!

06/24/2025

⚖ Did Customs seize your cash while flying internationally at the airport or driving across a border point of entry, just like the $815k seized in this press release? San Diego Defenders at (619) 258-8888 can help you get your money back! We offer free consultations. Se habla Español.

💵 A common, honest mistake we see is that people fail to report their cash over $10,000 using the FinCEN Form 105. San Diego Defenders can help you get your money back from CBP in any of the 50 states!

💻 Read our page on CBP Money Seizures for more information: https://sandiegodefenders.com/cbp-money-seizure/

📹 Check out our YouTube video, "Customs Seized Money Crossing Into Mexico! Don't Forfeit My Currency!": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKi9NMlBW2U

It is not a crime to carry more than $10,000, but it is a federal offense not to declare currency or monetary instruments totaling $10,000 or more to a CBP officer upon entry or exit from the U.S. or to conceal it with intent to evade reporting requirements.

Last week, Hidalgo CBP officers discovered U.S. currency totaling $815,475 hidden within the vehicle of a US citizen.CBP officers seized the currency and the vehicle. Homeland Security Investigations special agents initiated a criminal investigation.

Learn more: go.dhs.gov/wHJ

06/17/2025

⚖ Is YOUR property part of the 67 vehicles or $287,000 in cash CBP seized during the second week of June? Don't wait- contact San Diego Defenders - Forfeiture Law Firm at (619) 258-8888 today for a free, confidential consultation! Se habla Español.

⏱ Once you receive the Notice of Seizure and Information to Claimants by certified mail, the 30-day forfeiture clock starts! Take action now and speak to our experienced asset forfeiture attorney, Dan Smith. He will advise you on the best Election of Proceeding to get your property back based on the details of your case.

💻 Visit our page "How Can a CBP Asset Forfeiture Lawyer Get My Property Back?" for more information: https://sandiegodefenders.com/how-can-a-cbp-asset-forfeiture-lawyer-get-my-property-back-from-cbp/

📹 Check out our YouTube video, "Should I Wait to Call an Attorney After My Car, Cash, or Property is Seized Before I Get My Notice of Seizure?": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b831s6foL_Q

CBP Weekly Wrap-Up for the second week of June: 232 arrests and these seizures:

645 lbs. of Co***ne
41 lbs. Fentanyl
6,919 lbs. M**h
683 Illegal Animal Products
387 Pests
$287K in Cash
9,547 Rounds Ammo
13 Pistols
67 Vehicles
$3.5 million in Merchandise

06/11/2025

⚖ Has CBP seized your cash currency for failing to report over $10,000 using FinCEN Form 105? Do NOT wait to take action, speak to San Diego Defenders - Forfeiture Law Firm at (619) 258-8888 today for a free, confidential consultation! Se habla Español.

💵 Whether you were driving across a border point of entry or flying at the airport and got flagged by TSA, San Diego Defenders - Forfeiture Law Firm can help you get your money back from Customs in any of the 50 states!

💻 Read our page on CBP Money Seizures for more information: https://sandiegodefenders.com/cbp-money-seizure/

📹 Check out our YouTube video, "Customs Seized Money Crossing Into Mexico! Don't Forfeit My Currency!": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKi9NMlBW2U

CBP officers at the Brownsville & Matamoros International Bridge stopped a BMW for a routine outbound inspection—and discovered $78,000💰 in undeclared U.S. currency hidden inside the vehicle.

The driver, a Mexican citizen, failed to report the cash as required by law. Carrying more than $10,000 is permissible. Failing to declare it when entering or leaving the U.S. is a federal offense.

Unreported money can be seized, and the individual may face arrest. If you’re traveling with large amounts of cash, declare it and stay compliant.

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