DuPage County White Collar Crimes Attorney

The DuPage County white collar criminal defense attorneys at Wolfe & Stec, Ltd. offer effective strategies to protect the rights of people accused of white collar crime, and aggressively defend them from prosecution. Our Illinois lawyers understand the complexity of these crimes–which include financial and accounting fraud, money laundering and bank fraud–and will thoroughly investigate your case in order to prepare your case for trial.

Experienced Embezzlement Lawyers

A white collar criminal defense attorney at Wolfe & Stec, Ltd. has the experience to counter the prosecution’s case against you, whether it is a criminal case prosecuted by the state or federal government, or a white collar civil lawsuit brought by an administrative agency, such as the IRS, SEC, or the Postal Service. We will perform our own investigation, and look at all avenues of defense. Our attorneys believe each client deserves an aggressive defense based on his or her set of unique circumstances.

Serving Naperville, Bolingbrook, Wheaton And Beyond

Our Aurora criminal attorneys have experience defending people accused of a variety of white collar crimes, including:

Embezzlement

Fraud or theft by deception

Public aid fraud

Computer fraud

Consumer fraud

Health care benefits fraud

WIC fraud

Computer tampering

Forgery

Credit card fraud

Money laundering

ATM fraud

Bank fraud

False impersonation

Container fraud

Tax fraud

Beyond forgery defense, our attorneys offer effective representation to clients accused of all Illinois misdemeanors and felonies, including DUI, sex crimes and domestic violence.

Speak To A DuPage Fraud Defense Lawyer At Wolfe & Stec, Ltd.

If you have been accused of a white collar crime in Naperville, Aurora, Bolingbrook, Wheaton, or Downers Grove, contact a criminal defense attorney at Wolfe & Stec, Ltd., for an effective and aggressive defense. Call us at 630-305-0222 or 312-388-7882.

Illinois embezzlement defense attorney providing embezzlement defense, forgery defense, credit card fraud charges, consumer fraud arrest, money laundering allegations and Internet fraud legal services to clients throughout Illinois.

Criminal Defense Articles

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08.01.2019 / Criminal Defense

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What Does a Speedy Trial Mean?

08.11.2018 / Criminal Defense

The right to a speedy trial is a fundamental principle in our criminal justice system. According to the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution, “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial.” The amendment guarantees a trial within a set period of time, and it prevents the prosecution from unnecessarily … Continue reading What Does a Speedy Trial Mean?
What Is a Class 4 Felony in Illinois?

01.11.2018 / Criminal Defense

In Illinois, crimes are classified according to how serious they are. Misdemeanors are less serious than felonies, which are broken down into five classifications, from most serious to least: Class X, Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 and Class 4. Although a Class 4 felony is the least serious of all felony charges, it still … Continue reading What Is a Class 4 Felony in Illinois?
Illinois Man Shares Experience to Highlight Possibilities of Reform

10.09.2018 / Criminal Defense

There can be life after prison, although the road to get there is usually difficult and badly needs reform. Consider the case of an Illinois man, now heading to Stanford University after having served 15 years of a 30-year prison sentence for marijuana trafficking. Jason Spyres, now 36, was caught with 38 pounds of marijuana … Continue reading Illinois Man Shares Experience to Highlight Possibilities of Reform
Marijuana Laws Continue to Drive Conversation in Illinois

14.08.2018 / Criminal Defense

Marijuana laws have become much-debated issues among Illinois lawmakers and candidates for office. Legislators recently approved a bill that allows medical marijuana to be used in place of prescription painkillers and also eliminates requirements for patients to get fingerprints and criminal background checks. While this would make it easier to possess marijuana legally, Governor Bruce … Continue reading Marijuana Laws Continue to Drive Conversation in Illinois
Our Justice System Can’t Cope with Mental Illness

08.08.2018 / Criminal Defense

The Illinois criminal justice system is not equipped to handle inmates with mental health issues. Despite the fact that people struggling with mental illness need treatment, in our society too many of them wind up in jail, putting a strain on both those that have the mental health problems and those without them. Estimates from … Continue reading Our Justice System Can’t Cope with Mental Illness
Validity of Bloodstain Patterns Called into Question

31.07.2018 / Criminal Defense

Judges and juries are often swayed by what they think is the scientific reliability of the so-called “forensic sciences” such as analysis of handwriting, fingerprints, hair, bite marks, and blood spatter patterns. No wonder. It can be very impressive when people who claim to be experts in forensic science fields testify as to their conclusions … Continue reading Validity of Bloodstain Patterns Called into Question
Genealogy Testing: A New Frontier for Criminal Investigations?

26.07.2018 / Criminal Defense

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Can Legal Medications Result in a DUI?

23.07.2018 / Criminal Defense

Driving under the influence of prescription medications can be as deadly for drivers as driving under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol. Consequently, even if the doctor prescribed your medication, both prescription and over-the-counter drugs could potentially lead to a DUI. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s National Roadside Survey, more than 22 … Continue reading Can Legal Medications Result in a DUI?
Illinois Supreme Court to Hear Youth Crime Case

12.07.2018 / Criminal Defense

When children commit terrible crimes, should they be punished for most or all of the rest of their lives? Is our criminal justice system providing what children need to rehabilitate and become useful members of society? How much prison time is too much for crimes committed at an age when brains and judgment are not … Continue reading Illinois Supreme Court to Hear Youth Crime Case

Recent Defense Results

After the police broke into our client’s house, we successfully suppressed the evidence and the case was subsequently dismissed.

Drugs, “Class X” Felony, Intent to Distribute

We have tried many aggravated battery and domestic batter cases. Our most recent success was our client was charged with attacking and stabbing the victim in their home. After conducting extensive discovery, interviewing witnesses, and reviewing all the factors contained in the case, we were able to get the cause dismissed.

Aggravated Domestic Battery

We handle numerous first and repeat DUIs and have excellent success in acquittals or reductions of charges with minimum impact for our clients. As members of the NACDL, we have numerous expert witnesses available to rebut the vast resources of the prosecution and receive favorable rulings.