South Jersey Financial Fraud Lawyer

Gelman Law Fights to Defend Clients Accused of Financial Fraud in Camden County, Burlington County, and Throughout New Jersey

If you find yourself under investigation for, arrested for, or charged with crimes arising from allegations of financial fraud, you’re facing serious consequences. In the event you are convicted of these charges, you could face significant terms of incarceration as well as steep fines. Choosing the right criminal defense attorney is critical to protecting your rights, freedom, and future. With the government and prosecutors in New Jersey on the lookout for violations that could constitute financial fraud, these charges may be filed even in cases arising out of misunderstandings, and harsh sentences may be imposed.

While there are many criminal defense attorneys to choose from in South Jersey, no other firm provides the experience that the team at Gelman Law, LLC offers. Our attorneys provide clients charged with financial fraud crimes the top-notch legal defense they need to fight back against these serious criminal charges. As a former Burlington County prosecutor, founding attorney David Gelman has extensive experience with the New Jersey criminal justice system and knows exactly how prosecutors try criminal cases. 

When you choose Gelman Law, LLC to represent you, you can be assured that we will never push you to accept a plea bargain just to resolve your case. Instead, we are ready to put in whatever work is necessary to get you the best possible outcome in your matter. Contact us today to set up a free case evaluation to discuss your legal rights and options when facing criminal charges of financial fraud.

Types of Financial Fraud

Examples of financial fraud that may be prohibited under New Jersey law include:

• Pyramid schemes, where individuals are promised large profits based largely on recruiting others to join the program, rather than from the actual sale of goods or services (although some schemes do engage in some legitimate sales)
• Ponzi schemes, which are investment vehicles that purport to pay relatively high rates of return but instead use new investments to pay off prior investors, with little or no money actually invested in legitimate vehicles
• Identity fraud, where an individual’s personal information is used to withdraw money from their accounts, open new financial accounts, or make unauthorized purchases
• Phishing, where individuals receive purportedly official communications that ask them to divulge access information for their financial accounts
• Credit/debit card fraud, where unauthorized purchases are made on an individual’s card account
• Skimming, or the stealing of card information at the point of sale during a legitimate transaction
• Counterfeiting, including creating or using fake currency or credit/debit cards
• Advance fee schemes, where an individual is asked to pay fees up front (such as a “finder’s fee” or administration fee) in exchange for assistance with securing work, loans, contracts, etc.
• Funds transfer schemes, where a person is asked to receive funds into their account and then transfer the funds onward to another account (but where the only “real” funds are those of the scheme target, which are usually quickly withdrawn from the account they are sent to) 

In most or all types of financial fraud, a person is asked to either send financial account details (allowing someone to access the account) or is asked to send money in exchange for goods or services that ultimately are not provided or that are worth less than the funds that were sent.

Our South Jersey Financial Fraud Attorneys Are Dedicated to Developing Strong Defenses for the Accused

At Gelman Law, we get to work quickly when our clients are accused of financial fraud crimes. We recognize that people make mistakes and that some defendants find themselves charged with financial fraud crimes even for conduct they undertook in good faith. Regardless of the circumstances, you deserve aggressive, skilled legal representation that will fight to defend your rights and make sure your freedom and future aren’t left to chance.

A South Jersey financial fraud lawyer at Gelman Law, LLC will fight to obtain the best possible outcome in your case, whether that involves a plea bargain, a reduction or dismissal of your charges, an acquittal at trial, or a compelling case for lenient sentencing. We will never push you to accept an outcome for the sole purpose of resolving your case. Instead, we are prepared to leave no stone unturned to make sure that you receive the best possible outcome in your case.

Schedule a Consultation Today with the South Jersey Financial Fraud Lawyers at Gelman Law, LLC

Being charged with financial fraud means facing serious consequences in the event of conviction. You need an aggressive legal defense to protect your rights, freedom, and future. Don’t wait another day to begin fighting against financial fraud charges. Contact Gelman Law, LLC today to schedule a no-cost, no-obligation case evaluation and talk to a South Jersey financial fraud lawyer about your legal rights and options.

Frequently Asked Questions about Financial Fraud in New Jersey