In a dramatic turn of events, attorneys Alan and Jean Brown found themselves at the center of a sweeping IRS investigation—without any prior notice. In 2000, federal agents served search warrants on their home and law office, launching an intrusive probe that reached deep into their personal and professional lives.
“They picked through my trash; there isn’t a merchant in town they didn’t talk to,” Jean Brown later shared. The IRS even seized hundreds of confidential client files, effectively paralyzing Alan Brown’s law practice.
In 2002, the Browns fought back. They filed a motion in federal court to have the client files returned, arguing that the government had overreached. U.S. District Judge Orlando Garcia agreed, ordering the files released—a critical win for the Browns and for attorney-client privilege.
At Jean Brown Law, we don’t just defend our clients—we’ve lived what it means to fight for your name, your rights, and your livelihood.