Experienced Legal Representation for White Collar Crimes in Bloomington, IL

Attorney John P. Schwulst has practiced criminal law for 40 years and handled thousands of felony cases. He has extensive experience with fraud and white-collar crimes, including an antitrust case that went all the way to the Illinois Supreme Court. Law partner Todd Roseberry has likewise handled all types of white-collar cases in more than two decades of focused practice in state and federal courts of Illinois.

We can handle the full range of white-collar offenses, from misdemeanor thefts to grand larceny and criminal conspiracies:

• Passing bad checks
• Embezzlement and retail theft
• Identity theft and credit card fraud
• Medicare fraud
• Mortgage fraud
• Antitrust practices (price-fixing, unfair trade practices)
  

We Remain Committed to a Favorable Outcome for Our Clients

Indictments for white-collar crimes are often the culmination of a lengthy investigation spanning many months. However, that does not mean that the prosecution has an airtight case. We explore every defense and every avenue to avoid a conviction or mitigate the consequences. For a first offense, we may be able to negotiate full restitution and probation. If there is a mental health issue or psychological trigger, the court may be amenable to treatment instead of jail or probation. If there are prior convictions or substantial controversy, we might take the case to trial or try to maneuver for a lesser sentence.

Sometimes, we can intervene with the prosecutor to avert criminal charges altogether or negotiate a resolution out of the public eye. In a recent embezzlement case, we prevailed on the state’s attorney to dismiss the criminal charges, leaving only a civil lawsuit to resolve the matter.