Los Angeles Money Laundering Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyers Assisting Clients in Los Angeles

Money laundering occurs through financial transactions creating value from money gained as a result of an illegal act, such as drug trafficking. These financial transactions are engaged in to conceal the source or identity of the illegally gained funds. The illegally gained money is invested in legal business enterprises or put into investment accounts, which makes it look like it was earned legally. The Money Laundering Control Act of 1986 makes money laundering a federal offense. Money gotten by illegal activity is not itself laundered money. The laundering crime comes from the attempt to conceal the money source.

If you are under investigation for or have been charged with money laundering in Los Angeles, you will need a criminal defense attorney who can handle federal criminal cases. At Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin LLP, our attorneys have successfully defended countless federal cases for decades. We have more than 50 years of combined experience in criminal cases and have been recognized as being in the top 5% of all U.S. law firms. When you retain the services of a Los Angeles money laundering defense attorney at our firm, you are taking advantage of one of the most outstanding criminal defense firms operating today. We will do everything possible to protect your rights and interests and create an effective defense strategy on your behalf.

Money Laundering

Under federal law, the crime of money laundering carries penalties of fines of not more than $500,000 or twice the value of the property involved in the transaction, whichever is greater, and/or imprisonment of not more than 20 years.

Those who traffic in drugs typically need serious money laundering systems because of the great deal of cash involved. In the U.S. money laundering is investigated by such federal agencies as the Department of Justice, the State Department, the FBI, the IRS, and the DEA, all of whom have divisions dedicated to uncovering such schemes. State and local police also investigate money laundering cases in their jurisdictions.

Get Help from a Los Angeles Money Laundering Defense Lawyer

Because of the serious nature of this offense, it is important to have serious and competent representation from a legal professional. We urge you to contact a Los Angeles money laundering defense attorney at our firm to get the legal assistance you need for a successful case result.

Are you facing a Los Angeles money laundering charge? Contact a Los Angeles money laundering defense attorney at our firm to discuss your case today!