Federal Fraud Defense Lawyers
Former Deputy District Attorneys
If you have been charged with a federal fraud offense, it is important to seek the right defense lawyer immediately. Federal prosecutors have substantial resources behind them. Your criminal defense attorney will require very specific skills and experience when opposing prosecutors whose goal is to put you in prison. At the Law Office of Jeffrey T. Hammerschmidt, a substantial portion of our criminal defense practice is devoted to defending against federal felony charges involving fraud, embezzlement and other white-collar crimes.
Contact the Law Office of Jeffrey T. Hammerschmidt. Call 559.233.5333.
Experience and knowledge are key in federal defense
If you are facing a federal charge of fraud, your attorney will need to understand the way federal prosecutors and judges in the federal system think and react to defense strategies. Our attorneys have experience you can depend on.
Federal criminal defense requires an understanding of the rules of discovery, motions and the grand jury process. Federal fraud charges may be brought by one or more federal agencies, including the DEA, the IRS, the ATF, Homeland Security, the FBI, the SEC and other federal agencies with power in the criminal justice system. The evidence is often complex and requires thorough understanding of financial systems. Attorney Jeffrey T. Hammerschmidt is a former prosecutor with more than 15 years of experience successfully handling fraud cases. We use our considerable legal and professional resources to defend you effectively.
Examples of federal fraud matters
Our cases include:
- IRS tax fraud
- Medicaid fraud, Medicare fraud
- Identity fraud
- Securities fraud
- Felony embezzlement
- Franchise tax fraud
- Welfare fraud
You have options
We use our experience to work with prosecutors and judges to obtain the best possible outcome for your charges. This may mean accepting a plea arrangement in a state court or offering restitution and penalties that will not include a prison sentence. Contact our Fresno offices to learn more about our experience with federal fraud cases. Call us for a free consultation.
