Federal Forfeiture

Fighting Against Asset Forfeiture

If you are accused of a federal crime, your assets may be subject to civil or criminal forfeiture. Prosecutors can be extremely aggressive in seizing funds, bank accounts, cars, homes, and other property they feel was purchased with income gained from illegal activity. You have the right to protect your property. We can help.

E-mail us or call us at 714-281-0567 for a free consultation with a federal criminal defense lawyer about funds and property forfeiture.

At The Law Office of Joseph E. Rowland, we have extensive experience with federal financial crime and federal drug crime cases. In addition to more than a decade defending people accused of these crimes, our lead attorney, Joseph E. Rowland, spent 26 years as a federal agent. In that capacity, he investigated these types of crimes and took part in asset forfeiture proceedings. Now, he brings his knowledge to the other side.

Criminal Forfeiture of Assets

In cases involving criminal forfeiture, the prosecution must prove that assets were purchased with funds made from an illegal activity. They must prove this beyond a reasonable doubt. We will fight to help you keep your property by working to demonstrate evidence that purchases were made legally.

Civil Forfeiture of Assets

Civil forfeiture matters are similar to criminal forfeiture matters, with the exception that the prosecution does not have to prove a crime. They simply need to demonstrate a preponderance of evidence. We will conduct thorough research to help you keep your property.

In all cases, we have the ability to turn to a network of experienced experts on financial and other matters. We frequently team with a group of experienced investigators, all of whom are former federal agents who, like our lead lawyer, have firsthand knowledge of the methods and techniques that are used by the opposition. Let us put that experience on your side.

To schedule a free initial consultation about seized bank accounts, forfeited homes, and other asset forfeiture matters, contact us at 714-281-0567. We represent people throughout the United States including all United States District Courts in our home state of California.