Los Angeles White Collar Crime Attorney
Beverly Hills White Collar Criminal Defense Attorneys
Criminal defense of those accused of white collar crimes requires special talents and abilities. At Vincent W. Davis & Associates, our understanding of complex financial transactions and accounting principles and practices, combined with our experience in criminal defense, enables us to aggressively and effectively defend our clients.
Our lawyers defend clients facing white collar criminal charges such as:
- Mail fraud
- Wire fraud
- Securities fraud
- Embezzlement
- Consumer fraud
- Check fraud
- Stockbroker fraud
Los Angeles and Pasadena White Collar Attorneys
The lawyers at Vincent W. Davis & Associates have years of experience in legal matters involving complex financial transactions, records and civil litigation. They understand the law, the court system, and the rules of procedure. In case after case, they have developed successful white collar crime defense strategies.
Simply stated, our criminal defense philosophy is to aggressively defend our clients’ reputation, rights, and freedom using all of the legal tools at our disposal.
For a free initial consultation with a Pasadena white collar defense attorney at the Offices of Vincent W. Davis & Associates, call us at 888-893-4529 or contact us online. Our offices are open 9 am – 7 pm, Monday through Friday, and on weekends by appointment.
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What counts as a white collar crime in California?
White collar crimes are financial offenses built on documents and digital records rather than physical force. Common California charges include fraud (Penal Code 484e and 532), embezzlement (Penal Code 503), forgery (Penal Code 470), identity theft (Penal Code 530.5), insurance fraud, and money laundering. Depending on the dollar amount involved, interstate activity, and which agency investigated, a case can be filed by the Riverside County District Attorney or escalated to federal court — and the strategy changes accordingly.
Why hire a former prosecutor for a white collar case?
White collar cases are won and lost on documents — bank records, emails, accounting trails, communications metadata. Prosecutors build them carefully, knowing a jury will be buried in paper unless someone organizes it for them. Years on the prosecution side of Riverside County financial cases means knowing which motions to file, which evidence to challenge, and where the DA’s narrative tends to overreach. That perspective shapes every plea negotiation and every trial decision.
What are the sentencing exposures on a white collar conviction?
Penalties scale with the alleged dollar loss and any enhancements — multiple victims, elderly or vulnerable victims, leadership role in a scheme. Restitution to victims is typically mandatory on top of any jail or prison sentence. Beyond the criminal exposure, a conviction can trigger professional license discipline, loss of federal benefits, and serious immigration consequences. Every case turns on its own facts, which is why early intervention — ideally before charges are filed — can change the outcome.
