St. Clair County, Illinois Criminal Fraud Lawyer
Conviction of a federal crime has serious consequences. If you are under investigation by the federal government, or have been formally charged, you will want to retain an attorney experienced in federal criminal defense.
Reach us by calling 618-207-4757 or contact us on-line to schedule a free initial consultation. We are devoted to helping you minimize the effect these charges will have on your life.
Having handled more than 50 federal criminal cases in his years of legal practice, attorney James Stern, utilizes his trial experience and his knowledge of the law to plan and implement a strong defense that is individually tailored to your particular legal matter and your goals. Attorney Stern is a member of the prestigious Illinois State Bar Association Criminal Council and has been admitted to practice in the Illinois federal court system.
Federal Drug Crime Representation
We defend clients facing serious federal drug charges, including offenses such as:
- Importation of high volumes of illegal drugs
- Cultivation or manufacture of controlled substances
- Conspiracy to traffic in cocaine, marijuana or methamphetamine
- Marijuana possession and cocaine possession with intent to distribute
Federal drug charges may carry severe mandatory sentencing penalties upon conviction. We rely on our experience to negotiate from a position of strength for the dismissal or reduction of charges when possible; however, we are always prepared to go to trial to provide dedicated, quality legal defense.
White Collar Crime Defense
Attorney Stern represents doctors, attorneys, stockbrokers, businesspersons and other professionals who are facing charges of a variety of federal white-collar crimes, including:
- Bankruptcy fraud
- Money laundering
- Embezzling
- Computer crimes
White collar crimes cases are complicated; federal authorities may spend more than a year investigating an alleged fraud prior to filing formal charges. It is important to hire an experienced federal criminal defense attorney as soon as an investigation is underway. As your counsel, whenever possible, we will seek a reduction or dismissal of the charges.
Contact Us for
To schedule a free initial consultation with our experienced criminal defense attorney, contact our Belleville, Illinois office in Belleville, Illinois at 618-207-4757. We represent clients in Monroe, Madison and St. Clair counties.
