Fraud
Fraud covers wire fraud, mail fraud, securities fraud, insurance fraud, and mortgage fraud. Charges range from Class E felonies to Class B felonies carrying up to 25 years in prison.
NYC White Collar Crime Lawyer
White-Collar Defense with Real Trial Experience
Seasoned representation for fraud, embezzlement, insider trading, and regulatory investigations. We prepare every case for trial while pursuing smart resolutions when they serve your interests. From the outset, we conduct a detailed review of financial records, communications, and investigative reports to identify weaknesses in the government’s case and position you for the strongest possible outcome.
- Former NYC Public Defender
- All five boroughs
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Leopold GrossWhite Collar Crimes defense · Former NYC Public Defender
The charges
Understanding White Collar Crime Charges in New York
White collar crimes encompass a broad range of financially motivated, non-violent offenses. New York prosecutors pursue these cases aggressively, and many carry severe felony penalties.
Embezzlement
Embezzlement involves the misappropriation of funds entrusted to your care. Charged under New York’s grand larceny statutes, penalties scale from a Class E felony for amounts over $1,000 to a Class B felony for amounts exceeding $1 million.
Money Laundering
Money Laundering charges allege the concealment of illegally obtained money through legitimate financial channels. First-degree money laundering is a Class B felony carrying up to 25 years in prison.
Insider Trading
Insider Trading involves trading securities based on material, non-public information. Typically prosecuted at the federal level, these cases carry substantial prison sentences and financial penalties.
Tax Fraud, Forgery, and Identity Theft
Tax Fraud, Forgery, and Identity Theft are among the other white collar offenses actively prosecuted in New York City. Charges range from misdemeanors to serious felonies depending on the scope and financial impact of the alleged conduct.
Gross Law Firm examines financial records, transaction histories, and witness testimony to identify weaknesses in the prosecution’s case and build the strongest possible defense against your charges.
Defense strategies
Common White Collar Crime Defense Strategies
The Gross Law Firm tailors his defense strategy to the specific facts and evidence in your case. Defense approaches frequently include:
Lack of Intent
Most white collar crimes require proof of intent to defraud or deceive. If your actions resulted from a mistake or good-faith business judgment, Gross Law Firm challenges the prosecution's ability to prove criminal intent.
Insufficient Evidence
Financial cases involve massive volumes of documents. Gross Law Firm meticulously reviews the evidence, identifying gaps, inconsistencies, and alternative explanations the prosecution has overlooked.
Constitutional Violations
If law enforcement obtained evidence through illegal searches or wiretaps conducted without proper authorization, Gross Law Firm moves to suppress that evidence.
Statute of Limitations
White collar crimes are subject to statutes of limitations on prosecution. If charges were filed beyond the applicable deadline, Gross Law Firm moves to have them dismissed.
Challenging the Amount in Question
Penalties often depend on the dollar amount involved. Gross Law Firm challenges inflated loss calculations, which can mean the difference between felony classifications and significantly reduced sentencing exposure.
Your attorney
Strategic Defense for Complex Financial Charges
Former New York City Public Defender with a decade of courtroom experience, I have defended clients facing white collar crime charges in courthouses across all five boroughs. That experience gives me a deep understanding of how sophisticated prosecutions are built — from forensic accounting and document trails to grand jury strategies and cooperating witnesses. I use that knowledge to identify weaknesses in the government’s case and to pursue every available procedural and substantive defense.
When your career and freedom are at stake, you need an attorney who moves quickly and thinks several steps ahead. I act immediately to preserve documents, subpoena critical records, consult forensic accountants and IT specialists, and challenge unlawful searches or overbroad subpoenas. Whether the matter involves pre-indictment negotiations, investigations by federal or state prosecutors, or complex trial work, my approach is methodical: test the evidence, limit exposure where possible, and prepare vigorously for trial when necessary.
Strong representation also means clear guidance through a high-pressure process. I provide candid assessments of risk, practical advice about plea and cooperation options, and aggressive advocacy at sentencing and post-trial proceedings when needed. My priority is to protect your livelihood and future by securing the best possible outcome while keeping you informed and prepared at every stage.
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Why Gross Law Firm
Why Choose Gross Law Firm
Former Public Defender
Attorneys at Gross Law Firm spent years as New York City Public Defenders, gaining firsthand knowledge of how prosecutors approach white collar crime cases.
A Decade of Courtroom Experience
With ten years of experience, Gross Law Firm has the courtroom experience to handle your case with confidence.
Honest Communication, Always
Gross Law Firm sends you case updates promptly, the good news and the bad. We don't sugarcoat, withhold information, or leave you wondering what's happening with your case. You'll always know where you stand.
Direct Access to Us
When you call Gross Law Firm, you reach a real attorney, not an answering service. Your case is too important to be shuffled around.
Available When You Need Them
White collar crime arrests don't follow business hours. Gross Law Firm is available 24/7 because we understand that an arrest at 2 AM still needs immediate attention.
Client-Focused Defense Strategy
Every white collar crime case is different. Gross Law Firm takes time to understand your specific situation, your goals, and your concerns, then builds a defense strategy tailored to you.
Time matters
Facing White Collar Crime Charges in New York City?
A white collar crime investigation can begin long before you ever see the inside of a courtroom. Federal agents or state prosecutors may spend months building a case, reviewing financial records, interviewing associates, and gathering evidence, before you even know you’re a target.
Gross Law Firm understands what’s at stake. As former New York City Public Defenders, our attorneys spent years learning how prosecutors build their cases in complex financial prosecutions, and more importantly, how to dismantle them.
Whether you’re under investigation or have already been charged, you need an experienced NYC white collar crime lawyer who will protect your rights, your career, and your future from day one.
Beyond the sentence
Conviction Consequences
A conviction follows you long after a case ends. These are the stakes we fight to protect.
Employment
A conviction involving financial crimes can disqualify you from positions in finance, banking, healthcare, government, and other regulated industries.
Professional Licenses
Attorneys, accountants, financial advisors, and medical professionals face license suspension or revocation following a conviction.
Financial Penalties and Restitution
Courts frequently impose substantial fines and order full restitution to alleged victims, resulting in devastating financial consequences.
Asset Forfeiture
Prosecutors may seek forfeiture of assets they claim are connected to criminal activity, including bank accounts, real estate, and vehicles.
Immigration Status
Non-citizens face deportation and inadmissibility for future visa applications or citizenship following a conviction for crimes involving moral turpitude.
Reputation
White collar prosecutions often attract media coverage, and a conviction becomes part of the public record.
The Gross Law Firm fights to protect not just your freedom, but your future. He works toward case dismissal, charge reduction, or acquittal to minimize the long-term impact on your life.
Client reviews
What Our Clients Say
“If you need a criminal defense attorney who delivers results, Leopold Gross is the attorney to call. He handled my case with professionalism, persistence, and clear communication from start to finish. Thanks to his hard work, my case was dismissed, and I walked away with no criminal record. I couldn't have asked for a better outcome and highly recommend him to anyone who needs a dedicated defense attorney who will not back off.”
“I had a criminal case in Queens that lasted about five months and was ultimately fully dismissed. Throughout the entire process, Leopold Gross was professional, thorough, and extremely attentive to every detail. He handled everything in a calm and focused manner, always making sure I understood each step along the way. In court, it was clear that he has strong experience and familiarity with the system — including the judges and staff — which gave me a lot of confidence. Most importantly, he approached my case with seriousness and dedication, and the final result speaks for itself. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of a skilled and reliable criminal defense attorney.”
“During one of the most difficult times for my life, we needed a criminal defense attorney who would truly fight. That’s exactly what we got when we retained Leopold Gross. While my family members suggested accepting a plea deal, Leo refused to take the easy route and stood by my side and fought hard for what was right, to clean my name. He was focused, relentless, and fully prepared, and the outcome proved his commitment to justice when he got the charges dropped. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs a powerful advocate in their corner.”
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If you're arrested
What to Do If You’re Arrested for a White Collar Crime
Remain Silent
Do not speak to police without an attorney.
Request an Attorney
Clearly state you want to speak with a lawyer.
Do Not Resist Arrest
Physical resistance creates additional charges.
Document Everything
Write down what happened, who was present, and any witnesses.
Preserve Evidence
Save text messages, emails, photos, or videos related to the incident.
Contact Gross Immediately
The sooner we get involved, the more we can protect your rights.
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