North Jersey Fraud Defense Attorneys
Proactive and Proven Representation for White Collar Crimes
By the time you are arrested for a white collar crime, state or federal prosecutors have compiled a substantial case against you. While the lawyers of Bell & Hassing are skilled negotiators, we don't automatically plead you guilty. We are willing to take the extra steps to challenge the evidence and go to trial to keep our clients out of prison.
Based in Rockaway, New Jersey, Bell & Hassing represents clients in Morris County, Sussex County and Warren County on all types of fraud and white collar offenses:
- Embezzlement
- Phony auto accident claims
- Medicare/Medicaid/medical billing fraud
- Mortgage fraud/banking fraud
- Elder fraud and consumer scams
- Arson (insurance fraud)
- Receipt of stolen property
Experience and Extra Effort
Joe Bell and Erik Hassing are veteran trial lawyers with a proven track record in state and federal courts of New Jersey. They are also former prosecutors who know how detectives and prosecuting attorneys think, enabling them to anticipate tactics and construct a solid defense.
Pre-indictment action: If you are under investigation for fraud or suspect you are, our proactive involvement may be able to prevent indictment. One client was investigated by the Attorney General's office for mortgage fraud. We were able to convince prosecutors that our client was in fact a victim of deception and not a perpetrator, and no charges were brought.
Pre-trial effort: Fraud cases are won or lost in the preparation for trial. We file motions to suppress evidence and scour the prosecution's case for weaknesses. In an arson trial, Mr. Bell gained a jury acquittal because of his own legwork to demonstrate that investigators failed to do basic detective work to rule out other suspects.
A fraud conviction may carry a mandatory prison term. Bell & Hassing provides a formidable defense if your case goes to a jury. If a trial is not advisable under the facts of your case, we work every angle to gain leverage for a favorable plea agreement that avoids or minimizes jail time.
Call us immediately at 973-607-4694 to arrange a free initial consultation.
