Experienced Bay Area Lawyer Defending Fraud Charges
Fraud and embezzlement cases often involve large amounts of money, ranging from tens to hundreds of thousands to even millions of dollars. Therefore, the penalty for these felony offenses can be very severe, destroying both an individual's career and his or her family.
If you are under investigation for or have been formally charged with fraud or embezzlement, you should immediately retain the services of an experienced and knowledgeable criminal defense attorney. Attorney Seth P. Chazin is a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist* with more than 20 years of experience defending clients charged with serious felony offenses. He concentrates his defense strategies on pre-file intervention and has successfully resolved many cases before charges were ever filed. However, if formal charges have been brought against you, he is a powerful advocate dedicated to protecting your rights and your future.
Seth P. Chazin represents mature clients facing accusations of fraud or embezzlement. Contact his San Francisco Bay Area law office to schedule a free, confidential consultation at 1-800-499-9902. Telephones are answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Aggressively Defending Against Fraud and Embezzlement Accusations
Fraud involves the specific intent to commit fraud, theft, or any other crime of deceit. Embezzlement involves theft or larceny committed by an employee or a professional in a position of trust. Fraud and embezzlement charges are very serious and are often prosecuted in federal courts.
As an experienced white collar crime defense lawyer, Seth P. Chazin provides an aggressive and thorough defense to clients who are either under investigation or have been charged with fraud or embezzlement. This includes allegations of:
- Employee embezzlement
- Stock fraud
- Mail or wire fraud
- Consumer fraud
- Accounting fraud
- Computer fraud
- Bank or mortgage fraud
- Money laundering
Proactive Fraud and Embezzlement Defense
Many businesses and employers are content to resolve embezzlement or fraud cases without the added time and expense of litigation or trial. Therefore, if cases are resolved through an early informal resolution, sometimes with restitution, investigations may cease before charges are ever filed. Seth P. Chazin is an intuitive defense lawyer with an exceptional success record handling cases.
Seth P. Chazin is highly respected and has excellent working relationships with prosecutors, investigators and other professionals. In every white collar criminal case, he uses both his carefully honed negotiating skills and extensive trial experience to work toward a dismissal of charges, a "Not Guilty" verdict, or other successful resolution of his client's case.
Successful Fraud and Embezzlement Defenses
Embezzlement: Client with a history of drug and alcohol abuse, including prior arrests, was prosecuted for embezzling nearly $20,000 from employer – received probation with no jail time.
Pre-file Federal Fraud: Fraud allegations following a highly publicized investigation by the United States Attorneys' Office of an Internet scam. Extensive and aggressive negotiations resulted in no charges filed.
Social Security Fraud: Pre-file federal fraud involving Social Security benefits— no charges filed.
Securities Fraud: Client confessed to major stock/securities fraud involving more than $800,000 — no charges filed.
Embezzlement: Client accused of embezzling thousands of dollars from two employers over the course of several years. All felony charges dismissed. Client admitted to a single misdemeanor count with no jail time and possible expungement of record after 18 months.
Contact Mr. Chazin at 1-800-499-9902 to discuss your options.
*Certified by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
