Michael Avenatti has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for defrauding his clients and for obstructing Internal Revenue Service efforts to collect payroll taxes.

The lawyer was a focus of national attention representing Stormy Daniels.

Avenatti argued the evidence against him was insufficient.

Avenatti denies stealing a $300,000 book advance from Daniels

Avenatti has been accused of allegedly stealing $300,000 from Daniels.

Avenatti is charged with wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

Avenatti is accused in New York of stealing proceeds from a memoir.

Avenatti once represented Stormy Daniels and regularly attacked Trump.

He faces additional federal charges in New York and Los Angeles.

Federal prosecutors are alleging that Michael Avenatti is deeply in debt and trying to shield assets from creditors.

He was released on a $300,000 bond and ordered to have no contact with Daniels.

Federal prosecutors are expected to charge Michael Avenatti with additional financial crimes Wednesday, sources briefed on the case told ABC News.

Michael Avenatti on Monday formally pleaded not guilty to charges he stole millions of dollars from clients who had been awarded settlements.

Federal prosecutors in California plan to level fresh charges against Michael Avenatti on Thursday.

Attorney Michael Avenatti was placed under arrest on Monday on charges of extortion.

The LA City Attorney said it wasn't opposed to charging him in the future.

The woman accused Avenatti of "forcefully hitting" her in the face with pillows, according to a temporary restraining order granted Monday in Los Angeles County.