Under Investigation or Charged With Fraud in Dallas?
Many fraud clients contact us before an arrest, after learning they are under scrutiny through:
- Subpoenas for financial or business records
- Audits by regulatory or government agencies
- Requests for interviews by investigators
- Search warrants executed at homes or offices
Others come to us after charges are filed—often shocked by how aggressively fraud cases are prosecuted and how quickly the consequences escalate.
Fraud prosecutions frequently involve:
- Multi-agency investigations (local, state, and federal)
- Forensic accounting and financial analysis
- Digital evidence, emails, and communications
- Allegations of intent inferred from records—not actions
Early legal intervention can dramatically change the outcome. Waiting allows the government to control the narrative.
Serious Fraud Cases We Defend in Texas
Fraud law in Texas covers a wide range of offenses, but Whalen Law Office concentrates on felony-level and high-exposure cases, including:
White Collar & Financial Fraud
Embezzlement, corporate fraud, falsified records, breach of fiduciary duty, and complex financial schemes prosecuted at the state or federal level.
Securities & Investment Fraud
Insider trading, misrepresentation, and investment-related allegations involving regulatory agencies and federal prosecutors.
Healthcare Fraud
Cases involving Medicare or Medicaid billing, kickback allegations, prescription-related fraud, and provider investigations.
Bank, Mortgage & Loan Fraud
Allegations tied to lending practices, falsified applications, wire transfers, and financial institutions—often charged federally.
Mail & Wire Fraud
One of the government’s most commonly used tools. Even routine communications can be used to federalize a case.
Tax Fraud
IRS-driven investigations alleging underreported income, false deductions, or willful tax violations.
Identity Theft & Credit Card Fraud
Felony allegations involving personal data, electronic transactions, and aggregated losses.
These are not minor offenses. They are cases where conviction can end careers and permanently alter lives.
Penalties for Fraud Convictions in Texas
Fraud convictions carry severe and lasting consequences, which may include:
- State jail or prison sentences
- Federal incarceration under sentencing guidelines
- Substantial fines and restitution orders
- Asset seizure and forfeiture
- Loss of professional licenses and certifications
- Permanent criminal records affecting employment and housing
Many fraud cases escalate from state to federal court due to interstate commerce, financial institutions, or government involvement—significantly increasing exposure.
How Fraud Cases Are Built—and How They’re Defended
Fraud prosecutions are rarely built on a single act. They rely on patterns, inference, and intent drawn from records and communications.
Effective defense focuses on:
- Challenging intent — fraud requires knowing, intentional deception
- Disputing financial assumptions — accounting errors are not crimes
- Suppressing unlawfully obtained evidence
- Exposing gaps in the prosecution’s narrative
- Limiting scope and loss calculations
- Negotiating strategically when appropriate
We work with forensic accountants and financial experts to dismantle complex accusations and expose overreach.
Why Choose Whalen Law Office for Fraud Defense
Fraud cases demand experience, discretion, and trial-ready preparation.
Focused on Serious Criminal Defense
We are not a volume practice. We take on cases where the consequences are real and the defense must be strategic.
Experienced With State and Federal Prosecution
Our team understands how fraud cases move from investigation to indictment—and how to intervene early.
Defense-Only Perspective
Our practice is built entirely around defending the accused, not assisting investigations or regulators.
Prepared for Trial
Many fraud cases resolve only when the prosecution knows the defense is ready to litigate aggressively.
Speak With a Dallas Fraud Defense Lawyer Today
If you are facing a fraud investigation or criminal charge, silence and delay can cost you leverage. Statements can be misinterpreted. Records can be used out of context. Others involved may already be protecting themselves.
Take control of the situation before it defines you.
Call (214) 949-4561 now for a confidential consultation.
Whalen Law Office – Frisco Office
9300 John Hickman Pkwy #501
Frisco, Texas 75035
