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Ohio White Collar Criminal Defense Lawyer

If you are being investigated for, or have been charged with a white collar crime, obtain experienced legal help. A conviction could be life-changing.

You need Ohio white collar criminal defense attorney Edward R. La Rue. He has more than 20 years of experience handing a wide range of criminal allegations against people from all walks of life charged with violations of federal and/or state criminal laws. Put his experience to work for you.

Contact his law firm online to schedule a free initial consultation. You can also reach him at 866-730-6509, or locally at 216-539-0687. Our law firm is committed to defending clients facing white collar charges state-wide.

Offering an Intelligent Defense Strategy Against White Collar Charges

Mr. La Rue has worked on both sides of the aisle. His tenure as a prosecutor gives him the insight into how law enforcement and the prosecution generally investigate and present cases, allowing him to anticipate their strategies when defending white collar and Internet crimes cases.

When handling these difficult and often complex cases, defense lawyer La Rue uses a network of experts in various fields including investigators, financial experts, and computer technicians to gather facts and analyze the prosecution's evidence. It is vital that you present the strongest case possible, thereby denying the prosecution every opportunity to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

State of Ohio v. S.L., Case No. CR-536877 before the Honorable Daniel Gaul. An Indictment charging multiple counts of Tampering With Records, Money Laundering and Telecommunications Fraud was Dismissed in its entirety after the completion of pretrial discovery, and Mr. La Rue's proof of defendant's innocence.

Recently, in State v. Kagel, Case Number CR 2009-07-2047B, (Summit County Court of Common Pleas), Mr. La Rue obtained a not guilty verdict after a jury trial involving allegations of Aggravated Grand Theft (between $100,000-$500,000). The case arose from a partnership dispute concerning a real estate conversion project in West Akron that alleged mismanagement, bookkeeping, and accounting improprieties over a three-year period.

More Than 20 Years of Service to Clients Throughout Northeast Ohio

The law offices of Edward R. La Rue, offers an aggressive defense strategy against white collar charges, including:

  • Mortgage fraud
  • Health care fraud and Medicaid fraud
  • Telecommunications fraud including wire and mail fraud
  • Bank fraud, check fraud, credit card fraud
  • Securities fraud, insurance fraud, and tax fraud
  • Embezzlement and money laundering
  • Racketeering / RICO claims
  • Bribery and public corruption
  • Political fundraising corruption
  • Gambling

Your white collar defense attorney should offer courtroom skills, knowledge of the latest technologies, and maximum accessibility as your counsel. Edward R. La Rue offers all of that, and more. Make sure your rights are protected. Your freedom may very well depend on the outcome of your case.

Contact Our Firm's Cleveland Public Corruption Charges Attorney

If you are facing public corruption charges or other white collar charges, contact our law firm online to schedule a free initial consultation. You can also reach us at 866-730-6509, locally at 216-539-0687. After hours phone calls and messages will be promptly returned, and Mr. La Rue offers off-site visits as needed.

Office Location

Edward R. La Rue
75 Public Square, Suite 800
Cleveland, OH 44113

Phone: 216-539-0687
Toll Free: 866-730-6509
Fax: 216-781-6688

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