New York Embezzlement Attorney

If you are under investigation for embezzlement or have been charged with this criminal offense, it is important that you discuss your options with an experienced New York white collar defense attorney. You may be at risk of losing your job and may also face serious criminal charges and penalties, such as imprisonment and fines. With proper legal counsel, however, you have the opportunity to avoid a conviction and to keep your criminal record clean.

Embezzlement Defense in New York State and Federal Courts

Embezzlement is a white collar crime that involves misappropriating or misusing money or property that has been entrusted to an individual. Because it often occurs in work environments, embezzlement may also be referred to as "employee theft." Embezzlement is a form of theft crime wherein the perpetrator uses his or her position of power or responsibility to misuse funds, most often for personal financial gain. This can range from a store clerk who skims cash from a register while completing transactions all the way to a CEO who redirects hundreds of thousands of dollars in company funds to a personal account. Following are some examples of embezzlement:

• Creating phantom employees
• Billing from a fake vendor account
• Spending from client funds
• Altering financial information (receipts or other account information)
• Underreporting profits

Conaway & Strickler, P.C. is a nationally recognized law firm comprised of dedicated New York white collar lawyers who have over two decades of legal experience to apply to your defense. We represent clients throughout New York and can use our specific knowledge and our legal resources to provide you with the high-quality, aggressive and personalized representation you deserve. Best of all, your initial consultation with a lawyer at our firm is free. This will give you the valuable opportunity to learn more about fighting your embezzlement charges early on, when your attorney can make even more of an impact.

Have you been accused of embezzling funds from your employer or your company? Contact a New York embezzlement lawyer at our firm today!