Riverside County Fraud Defense Attorneys

Fraud crimes or different types of fraud crimes are normally referred to as "white collar crimes." This basically means that these are non-violent offenses that were committed by individuals or companies for financial gain. Such gain usually comes at the expense of the alleged victims' economic or financial loss. The non-violent aspect of these fraud crimes, however, does not lessen the seriousness of the charge. A fraud conviction usually means substantial fines, significant jail time, business forfeiture and a permanent criminal record. In addition, these crimes can land you in federal court and you may end with even more severe consequences such as federal prison time.

The Riverside County fraud crime defense attorneys at Wallin & Klarich are experienced in this area of the law and have successfully defended clients against a variety of fraud charges including:

• Medicare fraud
• Insurance fraud
• Embezzlement
• Elder abuse
• Counterfeiting consumer goods
• Identity fraud
• Internet fraud
• Mail fraud
• Tax fraud
• Extortion or bribery
• Medi-Cal/Medicaid fraud
• Other healthcare fraud

If you or your company has been accused of fraud, you are looking at some serious consequences. The most immediate consequences involve the loss of your business, possibly your freedom and your assets. But you also lose something more intangible, yet invaluable - your integrity and reputation. Once lost, trust is hard to regain. The experienced fraud defense attorneys at Wallin & Klarich understand that fact very well, which is why we intervene as early as possible and attempt to get your charges dismissed even before there is an indictment or charges are officially filed. If you have been charged, our skilled Riverside County fraud defense attorneys will aggressively fight those charges and strive to obtain the best possible result in your case.

In Riverside County, forgery or fraud can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony depending on the circumstances of the alleged offense and the defendant's prior criminal record. At Wallin & Klarich we have a solid record of representing clients successfully in criminal fraud cases. Our experienced criminal defense lawyers are always looking for ways to reduce your charges, diminish your fines and keep you out of jail. If you have been charged with criminal fraud in Riverside County, please call Wallin & Klarich to schedule your free consultation and case evaluation.