Santa Barbara White Collar Crime Attorney
What is a white collar crime?
White collar crimes usually involve theft and subterfuge and are non-violent offenses committed by professional people. At Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP lawyers work hard to defend the rights of people who have been wrongfully accused of a white collar crime or who have made a mistake but don’t deserve the severe penalties they are facing. If you or someone you love has been charged with or is under investigation for a white collar crime, at your very earliest opportunity contact an experienced Santa Barbara criminal defense lawyer to determine what you are up against and how we may be able to help.
White Collar Crime Lawyer in Santa Barbara
We understand that you, like many others, have worked hard to become a trusted business person and being charged with a crime has the potential to tear down all that you have built and demolish your good standing as a valued person in your company. The experience can be humiliating and career ending and requires the assistance of a law firm experienced in the criminal defense of white collar crimes. We have represented countless people in our over 50 years of combined legal experience and have tried more than 200 cases to jury verdict. With our extensive knowledge of California and federal laws that impact people accused of white collar crimes, we believe that our firm should be at the top of the list as you seek legal representation in your legal matter.
Some of the many white collar offenses that are prosecuted as state or federal crimes (and sometimes both) include:
- Mortgage fraud
- Internet crimes
- Embezzlement
- Extortion
- Forgery
- Tax evasion
With the potential that a criminal conviction has for seriously impacting your entire life, it only makes sense to have the best law firm you can get on your side. We serve people in Montecito, Isla Vista, UCSB, Goleta, and Carpinteria and if we are retained as your legal counsel, you can rest easy knowing that we will fight to do all that is possible to obtain for you the most favorable results possible.
To schedule your consultation, contact a Santa Barbara white collar crime attorney at Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP.