Fraud
People charged with a white collar crime are often well-respected members of their communities. They need a strong, experienced lawyer who can clear their name and get them the best possible arrangement.
The Law Offices of Errol Cook & Associates has handled hundreds of cases. We are well-known within the Southern California criminal justice system for our skilled representation. All initial consultations are free and fully confidential.
We assist people charged with:
- Fraud: securities fraud, investment fraud, credit card fraud, consumer fraud, etc.
- Identity theft
- Embezzlement
- Forgery
- Bribery
- Other business crimes
Even if you have not been arrested yet but are only under investigation, we encourage you to hire a lawyer immediately. Too many people believe they can handle a potential criminal charge by themselves, only to have their words and deeds turned into evidence against them. An attorney can protect you from the authorities while building your defense.
The crimes of fraud and embezzlement are on the rise. These White-Collar crimes are usually the result of desperate financial circumstances and poor decisions. Whether the amount of theft is relatively small (in the hundreds) or relatively large (over $100,000), then we can help. The primary goal of the victim in these cases is to be compensated for their loss. The secondary goal of the victim and the court is punishment. Often compensation is directly related to punishment. WeI have had many cases where the defendant was simply required to pay back (restitution) the loss incurred from the theft in order to receive a reduced sentence and/or reduced charge.
The Law Offices of Errol Cook will aggressively defend you.