Arson Defense Lawyer
If you have been notified by your insurance company that your fire insurance claim is under further investigation, seek legal advice. If your insurance company asks you to participate in a fire claim investigation under oath, speak with an attorney. Although events like these may seem normal, they probably mean that you are under investigation for arson or insurance fraud.
Contact the Law Office of Jeffrey T. Hammerschmidt. Call 559.233.5333.
Before you talk to an insurance adjustor or the police, you should speak with an experienced criminal defense lawyer. The Law Office of Jeffrey T. Hammerschmidt provides aggressive and experienced representation that you can rely on.
Defending against any type of arson or insurance fraud charge
Our cases have involved:
- Commercial building fire, business arson
- Home fires
- Cars set on fire
- Forrest arson
- Fire insurance fraud
- Homicide by arson
Investigating to strengthen your defense
Preparing a strong defense against arson charges requires investigation. Our firm has two highly experienced investigators on staff who will examine the cause of the fire and determine who benefited from it. As a California state bar certified criminal law specialist, attorney Jeffrey T. Hammerschmidt has the experience needed to mount a vigorous defense.
Working to have charges dismissed or reduced
If convicted of an arson crime, you may face from two years to life in prison, if people were injured or killed. Because arson is a felony, a conviction counts toward the three strikes that, once reached, result in mandatory sentences. Finally, you may need to register with the state. Our lawyers work to have felony arson charges reduced to reckless burning or a misdemeanor charge such as reckless endangerment.
Contact us as soon as you realize that you are under investigation or have been charged. Call us for a free consultation.
