Newport Beach Criminal Fraud Attorneys
At the law office of Stokke & Riddet, our lawyers have more than 80 years of combined criminal defense experience. We are tenacious in our defense work, leaving no stone unturned in our efforts to get an acquittal, dismissal or reduction of the charges against you. We aggressively look for mistakes or evidence that police or prosecutors violated your constitutional rights, so that we can use those errors to your advantage. Our goal is always to obtain the best possible results for you.
In our decades in practice, we have built a solid reputation with our peers in the legal profession. Both Stokke and Riddet are certified as criminal law specialists by the State Bar of California's Board of Legal Specialization. We have been selected for inclusion in Los Angeles Super Lawyers and are the only two criminal defense lawyers who were selected among the top 50 lawyers of Orange County. We are also AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated* attorneys.
Our Fraud Defense Practice
Fraud charges require representation at the earliest possible moment. In many cases, an individual learns that he is under investigation for fraud, before any charges are filed. This is the time to retain an attorney. It is essential that someone under investigation have the services of an skilled attorney who recognizes who to contact and what to say.
Allan H. Stokke and James D. Riddet have been involved in numerous cases involving allegations of fraud and have been successful in many instance in preventing charges from being filed. If charges are filed, we turn to the issue of making sure that our client is not arrested and making arrangements for a reasonable bail to be set. Once that is done, we turn to the issue of how to defend the case and how to settle it. In that regard, we investigate thoroughly all the evidence so as to come up with the best strategy for defending the charges.
We protect the rights of individuals who have been charged with any type of fraud, from mail fraud and wire fraud to insurance fraud, securities fraud, bank fraud, mortgage fraud, health care fraud and credit card fraud. Many of the cases we handle are categorized as white collar crimes.
We will aggressively gather evidence to seek the dismissal of charges or to obtain an acquittal. We will question all witnesses and carefully review all documents, looking for evidence of complicity or collusion against you. We will seek to identify and present any evidence that diminishes the credibility of any testimony against you.
If acquittal is not an option, we can work with the parties involved to pursue a civil settlement that can make the criminal charges go away. This can take the form of an agreement to repay all sums (restitution), often in an installment plan.
Contact Our Office
To arrange a private meeting with one of our experienced Orange County fraud defense attorneys, contact us online or call our office at 714-662-2400. We don't charge for your first consultation.
*AV Preeminent and BV Distinguished are certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.
Phone: 714-662-2400
Fax: 714-662-2444
Stokke & Riddet
3 Macarthur Place
Suite 750
Santa Ana, CA 92707-6073
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