Cape Coral Mortgage Fraud Attorneys
The United States federal government has placed major emphasis on the exposure and prosecution of so-called "white collar" financial crimes, and local and state authorities often get involved as well. The harsh penalties in place for conviction on charges such as mortgage fraud, bank fraud, wire fraud and check fraud make it essential for anyone arrested or under investigation to get experienced legal representation.
Our skilled, hard-driving Fort Myers bank fraud defense attorneys have handled many complex cases in both state and federal courts. We will not be intimidated by the extensive resources the government devotes to financial crime investigations and prosecution.
Thorough Investigative Work and Strategic Case Building in Your Defense
In our view at The Wilbur Smith Law Firm, there is a critical distinction to be made between corporate corruption on Wall Street and honest errors or isolated missteps made by brokers and other businesspeople. Working as a cohesive legal team and calling upon a nationwide network of qualified experts when needed, we strive to:
- Intervene when possible to persuade the government to pursue only civil action rather than criminal charges
- Attack all vulnerable and relevant aspects of fraud allegations against our client, including how evidence was obtained and whether intent to commit fraud can be proven beyond a reasonable doubt
- Introduce and compellingly present mitigating circumstances such as community standing, family obligations, economic and personal pressures, remorse and more in cases where our client's objective is to acknowledge an offense and minimize consequences
Extensive Knowledge of Fraud Statutes and Federal Court Proceedings
Our lawyers' experience and capabilities extend to cases of alleged:
- Real estate and mortgage fraud, involving falsified loan applications or other documents, fraudulent inspections and appraisals, misrepresentation, failure to disclose defects and more
- Bank fraud, often involving false information on loan and line-of-credit applications or illegal use of financial instruments including credit cards
Few law firms in Southwest Florida can match our experience in federal court trials and other federal proceedings. It is important to recognize the value of sound legal guidance in these matters.
Are You Under Investigation?
If you have been arrested, questioned or come under investigation for any type of fraud or another financial crime, contact us as soon as possible. In many cases, we have been able to conduct investigations for clients and provide reports on their behalf which staved off further criminal investigation and charges.
