Fraud & Embezzlement

Bay Area Fraud Defense Lawyer

White collar crimes, such as fraud or embezzlement, usually involve hundreds of thousands and even millions of dollars. Therefore, the penalty for these felony offenses can be very severe, decimating an individual's career and family. Seth P. Chazin is a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist* with 20 years of experience defending professionals charged for such serious felony offenses. He concentrates his defense strategies on pre-file intervention and has successfully resolved many cases before charges were ever filed.

Contact criminal defense attorney Seth Chazin for a free consultation and aggressive fraud and embezzlement representation.

California Fraud and Embezzlement

Fraud involves the specific intent to commit fraud, theft, or any other crime of deceit. Embezzlement involves theft or larceny that is committed by a professional who is in a position of trust, such as an employee, trustee, or corporate officer. Fraud and embezzlement charges are serious charges which are typically prosecuted in federal courts.

As an experienced white collar crime defense lawyer, Seth Chazin provides aggressive and thorough defense to clients who are either under investigation or have been charged for fraud or embezzlement, such as:

• Stock fraud
• Mail or wire fraud
• Consumer fraud
• Accounting fraud
• Bank fraud
• Embezzlement
• Money laundering
• Other felony fraud or white collar crimes

Proactive Fraud and Embezzlement Defense

With 20 years of criminal defense experience, Attorney Chazin has established respectful relationships with prosecutors, experts, and other professionals. He uses his aggressive negotiation skills combined with his extensive trial experience in working for a dismissal of charges, a "Not Guilty" verdict, or other successful resolution of a client's case.

Most businesses and employers are content to resolve embezzlement or fraud cases without the added expense of trial. Therefore, if cases are resolved through restitution or settlement in sufficient time, investigations may cease before charges are ever filed. Mr. Chazin is an intuitive defense lawyer with an exceptional success record handling pre-file concerns.

Victories/Successful Defenses

Through his prompt attention to client cases, early intervention, thorough investigation, and persistent negotiations, Attorney Chazin has effectively protected hundreds of clients from fraud or embezzlement charges. Furthermore, his aggressive representation has resulted in reduced charges and lesser sentences in other cases.

• Embezzlement: Client with a history of drug and alcohol abuse, including prior arrests, was prosecuted for embezzling nearly $20,000 from employer – received probation with no jail time.
• Pre-file Federal Fraud: Fraud allegations following a highly publicized investigation by the U.S. Attorney General’s Office of an Internet scam. Extensive negotiations resulted in – no charges filed.
• Social Security Fraud: Pre-file federal fraud involving Social Security benefits – no charges filed.
• Pre-file Fraud: Client accused of defrauding employer out of tens and possibly hundreds of thousands of dollars in Pinole, Contra Costa County, California - no charges filed.
• Securities Fraud: Client confessed to a major stock/securities fraud involving more than $800,000 – no charges filed.
• Accounting fraud: Accountant embezzled thousands of dollars from employer - no charges filed.
• Embezzlement: Manager embezzled thousands of dollars from employer - no charges filed.

Read more about our fraud & embezzlement victories and successess

If you suspect you are under investigation for fraud, embezzlement, or other white collar crime, consult with an experienced defense lawyer who can provide the effective intervention necessary to protect your rights. For assistance in Oakland, San Francisco, or throughout the Bay area, contact fraud and embezzlement attorney Seth Chazin and schedule a free consultation.

*Certified by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization