Bankruptcy Fraud

Boca Raton Bankruptcy Fraud Attorney

Palm Beach County White Collar Criminal Defense Lawyers

Have you been accused of bankruptcy fraud in Florida? Are you currently under investigation for bankruptcy fraud by the IRS or the U.S. Attorney's Office? If so, you will face severe penalties if convicted, including imprisonment in federal prison and heavy fines. If suspected of bankruptcy fraud, you will face an extensive investigation by the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) and prosecution by federal agencies. This can easily disrupt your life and result in damaging consequences to your reputation, relationships and finances.

Boca Raton bankruptcy fraud attorneys at Whittel & Melton are dedicated to providing clients throughout Florida with superior legal representation and one-on-one attention. Our attorneys are former prosecutors who now dedicate their careers to criminal defense. We have the advantage of a broad understanding of criminal law as it relates to prosecution and defense --which gives our clients an edge in the courtroom.

Types of Bankruptcy Fraud in Florida

There are many forms of bankruptcy fraud, but all include the same basic intent of the offender: to intentionally avoid disclosure of or misrepresent assets and money when filing for bankruptcy. This may be done in an effort to avoid the payment of debts or to save remaining assets. Forms of bankruptcy fraud include:

Concealment of assets (property or money)
Multiple filings (filing for bankruptcy in more than one state)
Providing incorrect information regarding assets

At the Law Offices of Whittel & Melton, we provide aggressive representation to clients throughout Florida who have been accused of bankruptcy fraud.

Call us today to discuss your options.
Local: (561) 367-8777 or statewide, toll-free: (866) 608-5529.

Our experienced Florida Criminal Defense Attorneys are ready to consult, defend and vindicate clients charged with federal crimes throughout Palm Beach County, including: Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Juno Beach, Jupiter, Lake Worth, Riviera Beach, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Royal Palm Beach and West Palm Beach.