Mortgage Fraud Defense Attorneys in Kansas City
Serving Kansas and Missouri ● Because Experience Counts
Mortgage fraud is a felony, and a conviction for mortgage fraud can lead to years in prison. But like any white collar crime, the charges are complex. They involve a maze of real estate and lending regulations. Only an experienced attorney with a keen eye for detail can successfully defend against these charges.
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Call 913-254-7600 or contact us online.
Attorney Carl E. Cornwell has over 30 years of experience in criminal defense. A well–known and highly reputable attorney, he has handled some of the Kansas City region's most high–profile cases. He has represented over 250 defendants in jury trials.
Our other lawyer, Dionne Scherff, has practiced criminal defense for 15 years. As a former county prosecutor, she understands your opposition's mindset, tactics and priorities. And she can use that understanding to your advantage.
We recently handled a high profile case in Missouri involving mortgage fraud by a husband and wife who were part of a conspiracy to use an inflated appraisal to obtain a higher loan. Their goal was to "flip" the house, but the FBI intervened and federal prosecutors pressed charges. Our firm was able to negotiate with the prosecution effectively and obtain a probationary sentence for our clients.
Mortgage Fraud: Who Is Really To Blame?
Mortgage fraud is not a crime that one single person can commit on their own. It often involves bank fraud. It takes the involvement of real estate brokers, lenders, appraisers, mortgage company representatives and – in many cases – overeager buyers and sellers.
The web of involvement is so complex that it's sometimes possible to take part in it without realizing your activities are illegal. This is especially true of buyers who overstate their incomes at the urging of their real estate broker.
Wherever you fit in the chain of involvement – and especially if you believe you're innocent – it's vital that you find a lawyer capable of providing a strong, effective defense. At Cornwell & Scherff, you can.
To schedule an appointment at Cornwell & Scherff, call 913-254-7600 or contact us online today. We can provide the forceful representation you need, dedicated to your best interest.
