Bamieh & Erickson - Ventura County White Collar Defense Attorneys

If you're facing charges of money laundering, mortgage fraud, or obstruction of justice, the experienced financial crime defense attorneys of Bamieh & Erickson can guide you through every step of the defense of these challenging cases. Contact us in Ventura for a free consultation about your specific problem.

Frequently charged in the federal courts, most white collar criminal defendants are put on notice of a federal investigation before they are formally indicted by a grand jury. If you have been questioned by federal law enforcement agents, or if you have received a summons to appear before a grand jury, it is extremely important that you obtain skilled counsel immediately. The investigative period prior to formal charges offers you an excellent opportunity to protect yourself through counsel in many different ways:

• Advice about whether and how much to cooperate with the investigation
• Advice about your grand jury testimony
• Early engagement with the prosecution to determine your status in the investigation - are you a target, a subject, or a witness?
• Negotiation of the turnover of documents and other evidence to the prosecution to save you the trouble of an FBI raid at your home or office
• Testing the quality of the government's evidence against you

Effective representation prior to indictment can often achieve the elimination or reduction of the most serious charges that the government might have had in mind for you. By narrowing the issues and reducing the charges, we're able to concentrate our defense in the areas where you might be most vulnerable.

We represent clients charged with financial crimes and white collar offenses such as the following:

• Insurance fraud, bank fraud, mortgage fraud, or computer fraud
• Embezzlement, misappropriation of funds, abuse of fiduciary role, or employee theft
• Bribery or extortion
• Making false statements, perjury, or obstruction of justice

In high-profile cases, we can also work to limit the embarrassment caused by media coverage and help manage the public perception of your situation.

For additional information about our ability to represent you against charges involving financial crimes or corruption, contact the Southern California white collar defense lawyers at Bamieh & Erickson in Ventura.