Orange County Forgery Lawyer

Defense for Forgery Charges & Arrests in Orange County, California

Have you been arrested for forgery? Are you currently under investigation for a criminal offense related to forgery? At the Law Offices of Fred Thiagarajah, we offer a free case evaluation with an experienced Orange County white collar crime attorney to discuss your case. By contacting our firm today, you can learn more about your unique charges as well as what our firm can do to best assist you in challenging these and reaching the best possible case resolution.

Forgery is a white collar crime that is likely to be charged in federal court, where the penalties that may be imposed are often very severe, based off federal sentencing guidelines that allow little to no deviation by the judge as he or she determines sentencing. In criminal law, forgery is defined as making false replicas of a document, changing an existing document or forging a signature on a document. Forgery may be related to virtually any legal or financial document, including bank documents, loan papers, mortgage documents, marriage documents, birth certificates, bank notes, identification documents, and much more. Forgery is most often carried with the intent of committing fraud or theft.

Penalties for Forgery

Depending on the case, forgery may be charged as a felony or a misdemeanor offense - although in most cases a defendant will face felony charges. In addition to facing imprisonment and fines, a defendant will face having to deal with a criminal record, something which may affect one's career, reputation, and ability to find employment for life.

At the Law Offices of Fred Thiagarajah, we represent clients throughout all of Orange County in the face of forgery charges. We have the resources to conduct a complete independent investigation and build a compelling case on your behalf. We also take care to provide our clients with the personal attention they deserve.

Contact an Orange County forgery lawyer at our firm today!