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Sunday, July 6, 2008


White Collar Crimes

California White Collar Crime Defense Attorneys

Traback & Du Bois is a Contra Costa County criminal defense law firm with a reputation for skillfully resolving white-collar crime cases. White-collar criminal defense is often extremely complicated, so our case preparation is extensive and thorough.

Both of our lawyers have over 30 years of experience in the Easy Bay criminal defense system, and have earned the respect of their peers. Among the more notable cases handled by our lawyers was the defense of a large accounting firm.

As in all cases, for those accused of white-collar crimes, the defense attorneys of Traback & Du Bois offer free initial consultations. Contact our lawyers to discuss your situation.

White-Collar Crime and the Law

White-collar crime is an umbrella term referring to a broad range of illegal business practices typically committed by professionals. Crimes that fall under the white-collar crime umbrella include:

  • Fraud: computer fraud, credit card fraud, business fraud, insurance fraud, securities fraud
  • Embezzlement
  • Cybercrimes
  • Bribery
  • Counterfeiting
  • Identity theft
  • Extortion
  • Forgery
  • Insider trading
  • Money laundering
  • Theft by swindle
  • Ponzi schemes and other investment schemes

In most white-collar crime cases, the investigation begins long before charges are filed. The best time to hire a white-collar crime defense attorney is the moment you know you are under investigation. The easiest, most convenient, and cheapest way to defend against a white-collar crime allegation is to prevent the charge from being filed, often by hiring legal defense counsel early to try to avoid or minimize charges.

Even if charges have already been filed, our experienced lawyers can provide an aggressive, thorough defense. We know how to build an exceptional case for trial. Many white-collar crime cases involve complex accounting and business practices, and we have a proven ability to thoroughly analyze these complexities and use them as a tool to demonstrate lack of culpability.

Possible Penalties

Convictions for white-collar offenses carry significant penalties that have the potential to dramatically change your life. Some of the possible results of a conviction include fines, restitution, and jail or prison. In cases where the evidence is overwhelming and a guilty plea unavoidable, we have extensive experience with the sentencing guidelines and work to minimize the penalties.

Contact Us

If you have been or may be accused of a white-collar crime, contact the lawyers of Traback & Du Bois immediately to set up a free initial consultation. Call our Oakland office at (510) 835-8005 or our Pleasanton office at (925) 463-3311.

We represent clients throughout the greater San Francisco metropolitan region, including Alameda County and Contra Costa County, in Oakland, Hayward, Pleasanton, Walnut Creek, Fremont, Martinez, Richmond, and Pittsburg. See our Regions We Serve.

Call now to arrange a free consultation: (510) 835-8005 or (925) 463-3311

Office Locations

Oakland Office

1611 Telegraph Avenue
Suite 1100
Oakland, California 94612

P. (510) 835-8005
F. (510) 444-1369

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Pleasanton Office

5674 Stoneridge Drive
Suite 201
Pleasanton, California 94588

P. (925) 463-3311
F. (925) 463-3818

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