Florida Banking Fraud Attorneys
Criminal Defense for Mortgage Schemes and Lending Fraud
In the current real estate slump, investigators are casting a wider net than ever to crack down on fraud. The law firm of Charles B. Lembcke, P.A. represents mortgage brokers, appraisers, and banking officials accused of large-scale scams to obtain fraudulent loans or otherwise profit from large financial transactions.
Based in Jacksonville, we provide an aggressive, effective defense for executives and professionals throughout Florida in the banking and mortgage industries. We represent clients in federal or state prosecutions, related civil litigation, and appeals. If you have been indicted or even questioned, contact us immediately at (877) 355-5467.
Mortgage Fraud
Our firm defends clients against alleged schemes to systematically obtain mortgage loans for personal profit. The typical case involves a mortgage broker accused of collusion with an appraisal company and a loan officer or bank executive, and closing attorney or agent — flipping properties at inflated prices or securing multiple mortgages under one person's name. Charges may include mortgage fraud, bank fraud, wire fraud, mail fraud or conspiracy, any of which carry substantial prison time upon conviction — up to 30 years.
Banking Fraud
We have defended bank officials, developers and contractors, and other borrowers against charges of defrauding a financial institution:
- Construction lending fraud
- Mortgage origination kickbacks
- Embezzlement
- Check kiting
- Phony bank accounts
- Conspiracy to commit fraud
Fighting the Allegations
Litigation is all we do. Charles Lembcke is himself a former federal prosecutor who can anticipate and counter the government's strategies. Both Mr. Lembcke and Karen Lippes are proven trial lawyers with a solid record of success in white collar crime defense. Our goal is keep clients out of prison and avoid forfeiture, through motions to dismiss or vigorous representation before a jury. If we gauge the prosecution's case to be solid, we will probe for a favorable plea agreement.
We commonly get involved prior to indictments, when federal or state fraud investigators discover suspicious transactions or federal agents start asking questions. We act quickly to quash search warrants, grand jury subpoenas and discovery that may aid the prosecution, and pore over the prosecution's evidence to develop strategies for defense.
At Charles B. Lembcke, P.A., you are represented only by experienced, senior attorneys who have taken banking fraud cases to trial and won. Contact our Jacksonville firm at (877) 355-5467 to arrange a consultation.
