Southern California Mortgage Criminal Defense Lawyer

For Clients throughout the Inland Empire, Orange County, and West Los Angeles

Have you been charged with a criminal offense connected with the mortgage industry? Mortgage scams, fraud, and illegal activity have risen in the last decade due to the huge volume in loan originations. Mortgage fraud combined with identity theft has created new crimes such as house stealing. According to Mortgage Crime Busters, California ranks number one with the biggest mortgage fraud problem of all the states.

If you or someone you know has been accused of a mortgage crime, you will need the services of a criminal defense attorney familiar with mortgage law. Mortgage law is one of the main practice areas of Fransen & Molinaro. One of the firm's founders, Nathan Fransen, has been a mortgage broker and owner of a real estate and mortgage company. He knows mortgage law inside and out. By working with F&M, you will have the benefit of this mortgage law knowledge and background in the handling of your case. Talking to a Southern California mortgage criminal defense attorney at the firm may be your first step in the building of an effective and strong defense on your behalf.

 Mortgage Crimes

Currently, there are 65 groups in the FBI Mortgage Fraud Task Force working to combat mortgage fraud issues. Mortgage crimes are a federal offense. Penalties include up to 30 years in federal prison, one million dollars in penalties, or both. Federal investigators and prosecutors are some of the toughest in the business who may use the full extent of government resources to find and convict offenders. Facing prosecutors on any type of mortgage issue, you will need a criminal defense attorney who knows mortgage law and can protect your rights and interests with the same degree of commitment.

Talk to a Southern California Mortgage Criminal Defense Attorney

It is imperative to consult with a mortgage criminal defense attorney if you are facing a mortgage issue charge. Fransen & Molinaro urges you to contact them about your mortgage crime case today.