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White Collar Criminal Defense – State

A company or individual who comes under criminal investigation must be able to respond immediately and intelligently so that important rights are not forfeited or waived. As experienced former state and federal prosecutors, we know how to respond quickly and effectively when the government comes knocking. We have the ability and experience to get the best possible results in the toughest of criminal matters. With over 10 years of experience as a former deputy district attorney, (nearly half of which was spent in the public corruption unit), Dan has substantial experience with how the state authorities investigate and prosecute white collar crimes. We have successfully represented clients in all stages of state criminal matters throughout California, from minor infractions to misdemeanors and felonies.


We have the ability and experience to get the best possible results in the toughest of state court criminal matters. We have successfully represented clients in all stages of state criminal matters throughout California, from minor infractions to misdemeanors and felonies, including:


  • Computer and Internet Fraud
  • Conspiracy
  • Misappropriation of Public Funds

  • Healthcare Fraud
  • Election Fraud
  • Campaign Money Laundering

  • OSHA Violations Causing Death
  • Workers Compensation Fraud
  • Embezzlement

  • Bribery
  • Grand Theft
  • Conflict of Interest

  • Contracting Without a License
  • Insurance Fraud
  • Environmental Crimes

  • Fish and Wildlife Crimes
  • Labor Code Violations


Significant Matters



Misappropriation of Public Funds

  • Represented former finance director for the City of Irwindale charged with fifteen felony counts of misappropriation of public funds, conflict of interest and embezzlement. Case resolved with a plea to a misdemeanor and no jail time. Fifteen felony counts were dismissed.

  • Represented former local public official charged in state court in Los Angeles County with unlawfully sending a mass mailing at public expense. Criminal charges were dismissed in favor of a civil settlement.

  • Represented public official in investigation by the Ventura County district attorney’s office concerning allegations of improper use of public funds. No charges were filed.

Health Care Fraud

  • Represented former law office manager indicted in state court in Los Angeles County for paying illegal kickbacks to health care providers. Case resolved for no jail time.

Election Fraud

  • Represented a Los Angeles Superior Court Judge charged in state court in Los Angeles County with a felony for allegedly authorizing the payment of money to his opponent in a judicial election campaign to run in a different judicial race. The judge was acquitted after a jury trial.

Campaign Money Laundering

  • Represented Los Angles attorney charged in state court in Los Angeles County with campaign money laundering in conjunction with local election in Los Angeles. Case dismissed on our motion to the court based upon the prosecution’s illegal use of our client’s immunized statement.

Conflict of Interest

  • Represented a former high ranking official with the Los Angeles Unified School District indicted in state court in Los Angeles County on nine felony counts alleging conflict of interest. Negotiated settlement resulted in a single misdemeanor conviction that was ultimately set aside pursuant to Penal Code Section 1203.4.

Abuse

  • Represented employee of Southern California nursing home charged in state court in San Diego County with elder abuse in conjunction with care administered at the facility. Our motion to dismiss was granted by the court and the case was dismissed.

Embezzlement

  • Represented Beverly Hills business owner charged in state court in Los Angeles County with attempted receiving of stolen property. Case resolved for an infraction.

Bribery

  • Represented executive with Southern California corporation charged with commercial bribery in state court in Orange County. Case resolved for a misdemeanor charge and no jail time.

Environmental Crimes

  • Represented Southern California corporation under investigation by the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office for illegal disposal of materials. No criminal charges were filed.

  • Represented executive with Los Angeles based corporation charged by the Los Angeles city attorney’s office in 2 separate cases. The first case alleged improper disposal of hazardous material and the second case involved multiple violations of city health ordinances. The charges against the executive were dropped in both cases after extensive investigation and discussions with the city attorney’s office.

Public Corruption

  • Represented numerous local cities in conjunction with investigations by the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office and U.S. Attorney’s Office into alleged wrongdoing by city officials and employees.


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