Portland, Oregon: Defense of Identity Theft Crimes
Police and prosecutors have been paying increased attention to the crimes of identity theft and financial fraud. These crimes – which often involve the use of computers, the Internet, and other technologies – can be relatively straightforward for the police to track, when they have knowledgeable forensic specialists to follow the paper trail of receipts, Internet connection histories, cancelled checks and the like.
It is a serious matter to be convicted of identity theft or any type of property offense (theft) in Oregon. Once you have one conviction on your criminal record, you may then become eligible for a mandatory penitentiary sentence if you are ever convicted of a second property offense.
For that reason, it is critically important to enlist the help of knowledgeable criminal defense attorneys if you find yourself under investigation or under arrest for an identity theft or fraud charge. Even if you are a first-time offender, the potential for long-term negative consequences is too great to leave your defense in the hands of an inexperienced defense lawyer.
Raivio, Kohlmetz & Steen, P.C. – More Than 70 Years of Combined Experience
The law firm of Raivio, Kohlmetz & Steen was founded with the specific purpose of offering high-quality and focused criminal defense services, at reasonable rates, to the residents of Portland and surrounding Northwest Oregon communities.
In total, our four attorneys have more than 70 years combined total experience in criminal defense. Our "newest" criminal defense lawyer has been defending the accused for more than a decade.
We have successfully defended clients against a wide range of fraud charges:
- Identity theft
- Credit card fraud
- Medical insurance fraud
- Embezzlement
- Check fraud
General information about criminal law, criminal defense or the criminal justice system is available on the following pages of our Web site: Criminal Defense FAQ and Criminal Law Information Center. If, however, you have questions about a specific case, we urge you to contact our office as soon as possible.
Contact Raivio, Kohlmetz & Steen for a Free and Confidential Initial Consultation
Our law firm is committed to providing the highest-quality legal representation for reasonable rates. We are also committed to discretion and protecting our clients' privacy to the greatest extent possible as they move through the criminal justice system.
All initial consultations are free. We will discuss fees in depth at the initial consultation and we will work with you to find a fee structure that is appropriate given the nature and complexity of the case. We can negotiate flat rate fees or hourly-rate fees, depending again on the type of case.
In all cases, we make sure our clients always understand exactly what fees and costs they will pay for our services.
If you are facing an investigation or arrest for identity theft or fraud and are looking for an experienced criminal defense lawyer, contact our office today to schedule a free and confidential initial meeting. Call toll-free to 1-888-311-2016, or send us an e-mail.
