criminal defense
The key to the successful resolution of criminal charges after an arrest is the immediate intervention of an experienced attorney. Police officers are trained to gather evidence against you at all times during an arrest. They may attempt to intimidate you or deceive you in order to secure statements or evidence that will result in your conviction. McElfish Law Firm is comprised of experienced attorneys who provide a vigorous and aggressive defense to both federal and state offenses.
Our criminal defense lawyers provide their legal counsel, negotiation skills and litigation experience to individuals accused of California or federal crimes such as:
- bank fraud
- bribery — paying or receiving of anything of value in return for official action
- computer fraud
- credit card fraud
- domestic violence
- embezzlement — when a person in lawful possession of another's property fraudulently converts it to his own property
- ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) and other types of pension fraud
- extortion — using threats, fear or the pretense of authority to force someone to give up property
- forgery — making or altering a document with the intent to defraud
- healthcare fraud
- insurance fraud
- investment advisory fraud
- larceny — taking/carrying away someone else's tangible personal property
- mail and wire fraud — committing fraud by using the postal service (mail) or electronic (wire) means
- perjury — giving a false statement under oath in a court proceeding
- real estate fraud
- RICO violations — organized crime; the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
- stock market manipulation
- tax evasion and tax fraud
- telemarketing fraud
- Workers' Compensation fraud