Staten Island White Collar Attorneys
Experienced Criminal Defense Attorneys Handling High-Stakes White Collar Cases in Staten Island, NY
Criminal Defense Team Lead
405 RXR Plaza Suite 405
Uniondale, NY 11556
516-217-0967
If you are facing a government investigation or white collar criminal allegations in Staten Island, you need an experienced criminal defense lawyer on your side. Embezzlement, insider trading, and other common white collar allegations are serious criminal charges that carry severe penalties—and federal prosecutors aggressively pursue these charges by all means available. Our lawyers provide experienced legal representation for Staten Island residents and others facing white collar criminal allegations in Richmond County, New York, and we have a proven track record of helping our clients avoid conviction.
With that said, there are no guarantees. If you are facing prosecution for white collar crimes in New York, being found guilty is a very real possibility. Prosecutors handle these cases with the full weight of the government’s law enforcement resources at their disposal, so you need a team of experienced criminal defense lawyers who can level the playing field. With a team that includes former prosecutors at the U.S. Department of Justice, we can provide experienced representation, and we can use our experience to help you fight the prosecution’s case regardless of the circumstances at hand.
We Defend Individuals and Organizations Against All Types of White Collar Criminal Charges
At Oberheiden P.C., we represent doctors, brokers, lawyers, accountants, and other professionals and individuals who are facing all types of white collar crime charges in Staten Island, New York. Regardless of the allegations against you, we can use our experience to build and execute a strong defense focused on helping you avoid conviction. We provide skilled legal representation for individuals and organizations facing prosecution in New York for white collar crimes including:
Computer and Internet Fraud
Computer and internet fraud are increasingly common allegations in federal prosecutions targeting white collar crimes. We handle federal criminal cases involving allegations of all forms of computer and internet fraud, from hacking corporate networks to using the internet to perpetrate identity theft and investment fraud schemes.
Embezzlement, Forgery, and Other Financial Crimes
We represent Staten Island residents and others accused of embezzlement, forgery, and other financial crimes in government investigations and in federal court. These are complex cases that require a targeted defense strategy; and, in many cases, our criminal defense lawyers will work with forensic accountants and other forensic experts in New York to build a defense strategy that raises reasonable doubt.
Financial Transactions Involving Controlled Substances
We also represent Staten Island residents and others accused of participating in or facilitating financial transactions involving controlled substances in Richmond County, across New York, and around the globe. If you are facing criminal charges related to an alleged illegal drug manufacturing or distribution operation, you need a highly experienced white collar defense team on your side.
Healthcare Fraud
White collar cases involving allegations of healthcare fraud also require aggressive defense strategies guided by highly experienced legal counsel. Healthcare fraud cases are unique from cases involving other white collar crimes in many respects, so it is imperative that you have relevant experience on your side. At Oberheiden P.C., many of our white collar criminal defense lawyers have specific—and extensive—experience helping clients avoid convictions in healthcare fraud cases.
Identity Theft
Identity theft is a serious offense under both federal and New York state law. While much of our practice is focused on federal white collar defense, we are able to handle cases in New York’s federal and state courts. If you are under investigation or facing state or federal white collar charges for identity theft, we strongly encourage you to speak with a Staten Island criminal defense lawyer at our law offices right away.
Mail Fraud and Wire Fraud
Mail fraud and wire fraud are serious white collar crimes under federal law. The federal mail fraud and wire fraud statutes allow prosecutors to bring these charges in an extremely wide range of circumstances, and this can make it extremely challenging to present a strong defense. At Oberheiden P.C., we are used to aggressively defending our clients against mail fraud and wire fraud charges, and we can use our experience to provide a powerful defense.
Money Laundering
Money laundering is another common—and serious—allegation in federal and New York state white collar criminal cases. If you are facing criminal charges for playing any role in an alleged money laundering operation, you are facing substantial fines and prison time.
Cryptocurrency Theft and Other Property Crimes
Cryptocurrency theft and other property crimes can also be prosecuted in federal and state courts in New York. If you are facing a government investigation or white collar charges for an alleged property crime, we strongly encourage you to speak with an experienced Staten Island white collar criminal defense lawyer at Oberheiden P.C. right away.
Securities Fraud
We handle securities fraud cases involving allegations of insider trading and other crimes in Staten Island and across New York. Whether you are under investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or facing prosecution by the DOJ or an assistant district attorney in New York, we can help.
Tax Fraud and Tax Evasion
We handle tax fraud and tax evasion cases as well. These are also serious criminal charges that carry substantial fines and prison time. In many cases, tax-related charges and other white collar criminal charges (i.e., mail fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering) go hand-in-hand—and this makes it critical to ensure that you execute a comprehensive and strategic defense.
Put our highly experienced team on your side
Dr. Nick Oberheiden
Founder
Attorney-at-Law
Lynette S. Byrd
Former DOJ Trial Attorney
Partner
Brian J. Kuester
Former U.S. Attorney
Hon. Kevin McCarthy
55th Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives (ret.)
Government Consultant
Mike Pompeo
Of Counsel
Former U.S. Secretary of State
John W. Sellers
Former Senior DOJ Trial Attorney
Linda Julin McNamara
Federal Appeals Attorney
Nicholas B. Johnson
Former Prosecutor
Roger Bach
Former Special Agent (DOJ)
Chris J. Quick
Former Special Agent (FBI & IRS-CI)
Michael S. Koslow
Former Supervisory Special Agent (DOD-OIG)
Ray Yuen
Former Supervisory Special Agent (FBI)
Strategic and Aggressive Representation for White Collar Criminal Cases in Staten Island, NY
We provide strategic and aggressive representation for white collar criminal cases in Staten Island, New York. When you engage our white collar defense team to represent you, our priorities will include:
1. Identifying the Criminal Charges (or Potential Charges) Against You
In all types of white collar criminal cases, identifying the criminal charges (or potential charges) against you is the first step toward building a strong defense.
2. Conducting a Comprehensive Case Evaluation
Once we have identified the white collar crimes of which you are being accused (or of which your organization is being accused), then we can conduct a comprehensive case evaluation based on the true facts at hand.
3. Developing a Targeted Defense Strategy
After conducting a comprehensive case evaluation, we can then turn our focus to developing a targeted defense strategy. Depending on the circumstances at hand, this may involve:
- Asserting your constitutional rights
- Leveraging the protections of the legal system
- Engaging forensic accountants and other expert witnesses
- Challenging the sufficiency of the prosecution’s case
- Asserting affirmative defenses when warranted
From challenging illegal search warrants and asserting your right to have an attorney present to leveraging other protections afforded by the criminal justice system, there are several ways to defend against white collar criminal charges even if prosecutors have the evidence they would otherwise need to secure a criminal conviction.
While fighting to avoid a white collar criminal conviction in court is one option, in many cases, we are able to secure favorable results for our clients well before trial.
5. Providing White Collar Criminal Defense Representation in State or Federal Court (if Necessary)
If going to court is your best (or only) option, we will use our experience to fight for a favorable verdict by all means available.
FAQs: Defending Against Embezzlement Charges and Other White Collar Criminal Charges in Federal Cases
What Should I Do if I Am Facing a White Collar Criminal Investigation?
If you are facing a white collar criminal investigation in Staten Island, your first priority should be to engage experienced legal representation. This is an extremely high-stakes scenario, and prosecutors routinely secure convictions in cases involving unrepresented defendants.
How Can a White Collar Criminal Defense Attorney Help With My Case?
From evaluating the prosecution’s case against you to challenging the government’s search warrants and fighting to suppress evidence through other means, there are numerous ways an experienced Staten Island white collar criminal defense attorney can help you. This is true regardless of the validity of the allegations against you.
How Can a Forensic Accountant Help With My Case?
Forensic accountants can provide critical expert testimony in cases involving alleged white collar crimes. If you are being accused of money laundering, facilitating illicit transactions, embezzlement, or any other type of unlawful financial activity, engaging a forensic accountant as an expert witness could be a key step in your defense.
What Are the Potential Consequences of a Federal White Collar Criminal Conviction?
Federal white collar convictions carry substantial fines and prison time. If you are under investigation or facing criminal charges for any type of alleged white collar crime, we strongly recommend that you engage experienced legal counsel as soon as possible.
When Do I Need to Engage a White Collar Criminal Defense Attorney?
You should engage a Staten Island white collar criminal defense attorney as soon as you find out you are under investigation or facing charges in New York. Time is of the essence; and, the sooner you hire an attorney to represent you, the more your attorney will be able to do to help protect you.
Schedule a Free Consultation with a Staten Island White Collar Criminal Defense Attorney Today
At Oberheiden P.C., every case starts with a free consultation. If you are facing an investigation or prosecution for white collar crimes in Staten Island, we encourage you to contact us right away. To schedule your free consultation with an experienced white collar criminal defense lawyer at our law offices as soon as possible, call us at 888-680-1745 or tell us how we can reach you online now.
