White Collar Crime Lawyer

Complex criminal, financial, and commercial investigations and charges require an experienced legal team.

A World-Class White Collar Crime Lawyer

Our team has a deep understanding of the complex legal issues involved in white collar crime cases and knows how to navigate the criminal justice system. We are skilled at building strong defenses and have a track record of success in achieving favorable outcomes for our clients.

If you or your business is facing complex criminal, financial, or commercial investigations or charges, you need an experienced white collar crime lawyer to defend you. Look no further than Levin & Associates. Our white collar crime lawyers have a track record of success in handling white collar and other criminal defense cases, with extensive experience in state and federal trial work.

We understand the complex nature of white collar crime cases and have the resources and expertise to ensure that those accused receive the best possible outcome in court. Our team is dedicated to protecting the rights of the accused and fighting for a just and equitable resolution.

At Levin & Associates, we are widely recognized as leaders in the field of criminal law. We have successfully resolved a range of complex and high-profile cases, and our team is well-respected in the industry. In fact, we have been featured in top media publications such as the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal.

When you need reliable representation and the best defense possible, turn to Levin & Associates. With our expertise and proven record of success, you can trust that we will provide the highest level of legal service.

Complex criminal, financial, and commercial investigations and charges require an experienced legal team. There really is only one place to look: Levin & Associates has unmatched experience and success in defending those facing complex white-collar and other criminal charges or who have come under investigation.  We have deep experience in state and federal trial work. We understand the complex nature of white-collar crime cases and have the resources and expertise to ensure that those accused receive the best possible outcome in court. Our team is dedicated to protecting the rights of the accused and fighting for a just and equitable resolution.

Our firm has repeatedly been recognized as being the very best.  At Levin & Associates, our work in the field of criminal law is wide-ranging and diverse, with a proven record of successful resolutions in white collar and other criminal cases.  There is just no doubt that Duncan Levin and our team have the necessary experience with complex and high-profile investigations to provide the best legal defense.  Levin & Associates has been repeatedly recognized as “experienced” and “respected” and featured prominently in top media publications ranging from the New York Times to the Wall Street Journal.

Extensive Experience in High-Stakes, Complex Criminal Defense

At Levin & Associates, our managing partner, Duncan Levin, brings a wealth of experience to our firm. As a former prosecutor with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, he has specialized in money laundering and asset forfeiture cases. In his role as Chief of Asset Forfeiture for the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Levin oversaw the handling of a wide range of cases, including international corruption, white collar fraud, and terrorism financing. He was also the primary liaison for the U.S. Department of Justice in the forfeiture of $1.9 billion in the HSBC sanctions case and $350 million in the Standard Chartered Bank case.

In addition to managing a team of dedicated prosecutors and support staff, Mr. Levin was responsible for the restoration of forfeited funds to crime victims and worked with the Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) Team on federal money laundering cases. He also served as counsel to the White Collar Crimes Task Force of the District Attorney’s Association of the State of New York and as a member of the New York State Forfeiture Law Advisory Group. With this extensive background in government-related matters, Mr. Levin is well-equipped to provide top-quality legal representation to our clients.

Expert White Collar Crime Lawyer Representation from Levin & Associates

If you are facing white collar crime charges, you need an experienced legal team on your side. Contact Levin & Associates PLLC today to schedule a consultation and learn more about how we can help.

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White Collar Crime Lawyer FAQs

A white collar crime is typically a non-violent crime that is committed by a person who is in a position of power or trust. These crimes are typically financial in nature. They are often alleged to have been committed in order to gain a monetary or economic advantage and can be difficult to detect and prosecute. Due to government and corporate investigations over the years, new legislation such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and False Claims Act have been created. Below is a breakdown of the different types of crimes that require an experienced white collar criminal attorney.

Common types of white collar crime include:

• Embezzlement
• Financial Fraud
• Insider Trading
• Money Laundering
• Tax Evasion
• Securities Fraud
• Wire Fraud
• Bank Fraud
• Healthcare Fraud
• Wire Fraud
• Mortgage Fraud

Embezzlement is the illegal act of taking money or property that has been entrusted to someone for safekeeping. It is a serious crime that can have severe penalties, including prison time. Embezzlement can occur in any type of business or organization, but it is most commonly committed by employees who have access to company funds. If you are facing embezzlement charges, it is important to seek the help of an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible to help you navigate investigations and charges.

Financial fraud is a type of financial crime that involves the use of deception to obtain money or property. It can take many different forms, from simple check kiting schemes to more complex crimes like identity theft and investment fraud.

Insider trading is the trading of a company’s securities by individuals with access to confidential or material nonpublic information about the company. Insider trading is the trading of a company’s securities by individuals with access to confidential information. This type of insider information can give investors an unfair advantage and cause significant financial losses for other market participants.

Money laundering is the process of disguising money or assets that have been obtained through illegal activities so they appear to have come from a legitimate source.

Tax evasion is defined as a variety of acts to deliberately avoid paying taxes to local, state or federal governments. Tax evasion can be prosecuted on the state or federal level.

Securities fraud primarily consists of deceptive practices in the stock and commodity markets, including SEC investigations. Other securities fraud could also consist of Ponzi schemes, pyramid schemes and theft from investors of securities or investment funds.

A type of fraud that involves the use of wire communication in order to knowingly and intentionally commit a crime. Wire fraud can be committed through any writings, signs, signals, pictures, or sounds that are electronically transmitted.

Bank fraud is defined as using deception to steal money or assets from a bank, financial institution, or a bank’s depositors. Bank fraud may involve any deliberate action aimed at defrauding a financial institution.

Healthcare fraud is a deliberate deception or misrepresentation of healthcare services provided that results in an unauthorized reimbursement.

Mortgage fraud includes fraudulent foreclosure prevention and loan modification scams. It also could include allegations against a borrower as an active participant in the scheme to commit fraud to purchase a home.

  • Mortgage fraud includes fraudulent foreclosure prevention and loan modification scams. It also could include allegations against a borrower as an active participant in the scheme to commit fraud to purchase a home
  • Mortgage Fraud Types
    • Income fraud (overstating your income or “borrowing” money from a third-party source to create an illusion of financial stability).
    • Appraisal fraud (intentionally overstating or understating the value of a piece of real estate or property for your financial gain).
    • Fraudulent disclosure (misstating debts or liabilities, misrepresenting employment status, and falsification of other loan application information).

A white collar crime lawyer is a lawyer who specializes in defending clients who are accused of white collar crimes. White collar crimes are typically non-violent financial crimes, such as fraud, embezzlement, insider trading, money laundering, and tax evasion. A white collar crime lawyer will typically have experience in criminal law, as well as knowledge of the specific laws and regulations related to white collar crimes. They will also have experience in defending clients in criminal proceedings, negotiating plea deals, and representing clients in civil litigation.

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