Brooklyn and Queens Theft Defense
Our Brooklyn and Queens lawyers defend clients against state and federal theft and embezzlement charges. People facing these charges are often bewildered by the criminal justice system in which they have suddenly found themselves. Our lawyers guide people through the process, making sure that we understand clients' complete stories while preserving their rights.
Our Queens and Brooklyn theft defense lawyers, Howard A. Schwartz and Nicole L. Krysinski, are always available to answer a client's questions, even after office hours. We investigate the charges thoroughly and always consider the collateral consequences of a criminal conviction on the lives of our clients and their families. We have successfully resolved issues related to immigration, family law and professional licensure after clients were charged with theft or embezzlement.
Examples of Our Theft Defense Cases and Clients
Our clients come to us after being charged in Brooklyn, Queens and surrounding areas with theft offenses such as:
- Shoplifting/retail theft
- Auto theft or carjacking
- Identity theft and identity fraud
- Credit card theft/credit card fraud
- Check kiting/check fraud
- Employee theft
- Embezzlement
We have successfully defended teenagers, homeless people, elderly people with dementia, employees charged with paying personal bills from employers' accounts and people seeking to keep their professional licenses in medicine, accounting and law.
Act Quickly: Speak to Our Brooklyn and Queens Embezzlement Lawyers BEFORE You Are Charged
We urge people who believe they might be charged with a theft crime to speak with an attorney before they are charged. We may be able to negotiate restitution so that no arrest is ever made, keeping the client's record clean. In white collar crime cases, such as those involving embezzlement, mail fraud or mortgage fraud, investigations are conducted over the course of months before arrests are made and charges filed. Early intervention in these cases could mean the charges never get filed — significantly preserving the individual's future career opportunities.
Alternatives to Conviction
First-time retail theft offenders (shoplifting offenders) in Brooklyn, Queens and Nassau County may be eligible for the StopLift program, which was designed to prevent recurring shoplifting. We advocate for clients to be admitted to this program; successful completion of the course can lead to dismissal of the charges. We also help clients with mental health issues seek treatment as an alternative to sentencing. We have successfully defended people with kleptomania, dementia and other types of mental illness.
View our recent cases to learn more about our history of achieving results for clients.
Contact Our New York Criminal Defense Law Firm
To schedule a free initial consultation to discuss any matter related to theft or embezzlement charges, contact our Brooklyn law firm online or call Schwartz & Krysinski, L.L.P. at 718-643-9333. We can be reached 24 hours a day at 718-208-6094.
