Monterey Bay DUI and Criminal Defense Firm

Practice Areas - Theft Crimes



Santa Cruz and Monterey White Collar Crime Attorney

Call (831) 373-3151 (Monterey) or (831) 475-3151 (Santa Cruz)

Although it can be difficult contesting theft or embezzlement charges, there are means for mitigating damages. At the law offices of John R. Coniglio, I have extensive experience defending individuals charged with criminal theft, embezzlement, and other white collar crimes. Contact me, California embezzlement lawyer John R. Coniglio today for a free consultation and case evaluation. My firm defends individuals facing charges for the following theft offenses:

  • Embezzlement
  • Fraud
  • Forgery and check crimes
  • Other white collar crimes
  • Robbery and assault
  • Petty theft
  • Shoplifting

Embezzlement Defense - White Collar Offenses

As an experienced white collar crime defense lawyer, I work diligently to mitigate damages and to defend my clients. Through careful case analysis and investigation, I identify evidence, I evaluate the strength of evidence, and I advise my client how to move forward. I do not judge my clients; I work with them to develop a defense and to keep them out of jail.

Civil Compromises - Employee Embezzlement

Often, embezzlement allegations arise in the context of an employment relationship. Depending on the amount of money embezzled, and depending on whether criminal charges against the employee have been pursued, civil compromise between the employee and the employer may be possible. In a civil compromise, the employee agrees to pay back a certain amount of money, and the employer agrees not to press criminal charges.

In civil compromise cases, I work to ensure that my client is not taken advantage of and not required to pay back more money than necessary. I conduct a thorough investigation and compare the amount my client believes was taken to the amount allegedly taken.

I Can Help

If you are facing embezzlement charges, allegations or theft, or other white collar crime charges, to protect your rights, it is important to consult a skilled criminal defense attorney immediately. If you act quickly and creatively, you may be able to avoid incarceration. Contact me, Monterey white collar crime attorney, John R. Coniglio for a free case evaluation.


For your convenience, I will schedule after hours and Saturday appointments. You can email me 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We offer competitive rates and payment plans in some cases. My staff and I are here to help you.

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Representing clients in Monterey County, Santa Clara County, Santa Cruz County, and San Benito County, including the communities of Monterey, Carmel, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Seaside, Salinas, King City, Watsonville, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, Capitola, Aptos, Soquel, Hollister, California, Santa Cruz, Capitola, Scotts Valley, Boulder Creek, Felton, Aptos, Rio Del Mar, Watsonville, Corralitos, Live Oak and Los Gatos.

John R. Coniglio, Attorney At Law