Florida Real Estate Fraud Attorneys

Criminal Defense for Real Estate Fraud

Within the current focus on mortgage fraud, prosecutors are also looking at real estate investors and developers for alleged criminal fraud. The law firm of Charles B. Lembcke, P.A. represents real estate investors, real estate brokers, attorneys and developers accused of large-scale misconduct and fraud in the real estate industry. Based in Jacksonville, we provide an aggressive, effective defense for real estate owners, executives, investors and professionals throughout Florida in the real estate industries. We represent clients in federal or state prosecutions, related civil litigation and appeals. If you have learned that authorities are subpoenaing records relating to your real estate business, have been approached by investigators or have been indicted, contact us immediately at (877) 355-5467.

Real Estate Fraud

Our firm defends clients against many different types of misconduct and fraud claimed against those in the real estate industry. The usual case involves a real estate developer or real estate investor of manipulating values of property, assisting potential buyers in cleaning up their credit and credit scores and providing monetary incentives and discounts to buyers in order to induce them to purchase their real estate properties. Charges may include mortgage fraud, bank fraud, wire fraud, mail fraud or conspiracy, any of which carries substantial prison time upon conviction - up to 30 years. Moreover, there are often related criminal and civil forfeiture actions to seize, freeze and tie up your assets.

Fighting the Allegations

Litigation is all we do. Charles Lembcke is himself a former federal prosecutor, and Karen Lippes is a former public defender who can anticipate and counter the government's strategies. Our goal is to keep clients out of prison and avoid foreclosure through pretrial motions or vigorous representation before a jury and if necessary appeal. If we gauge the prosecution's case to be solid, we will probe for a favorable plea agreement.