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Faced 5+ Years in Prison

People Vs Joseph Amico

Covered by NYDaily News. Las Vegas man accused of threatening a prominent attorney and making vile remarks.

Faced 10+ Years in Prison

People Vs. Anna Sorokin

Covered by New York Times, and other outlets. Fake heiress accused of conning the city’s wealthy, and has an HBO special being made about her.

Faced 3+ Years in Prison

People Vs. Genevieve Sabourin

Accused of stalking Alec Baldwin. The case garnered nationwide attention, with USAToday, NYPost, and other media outlets following it closely.

Faced Potential Charges

Ghislaine Maxwell Juror

Juror who prompted calls for new Ghislaine Maxwell trial turns to lawyer who defended Anna Sorokin.

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WE PROVIDE WHITE GLOVE SERVICE TO CLIENTS
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The Spodek Law Group understands how delicate high-profile cases can be, and has a strong track record of getting positive outcomes. Our lawyers service a clientele that is nationwide. With offices in both LA and NYC, and cases all across the country - Spodek Law Group is a top tier law firm.

Todd Spodek is a second generation attorney with immense experience. He has many years of experience handling 100’s of tough and hard to win trials. He’s been featured on major news outlets, such as New York Post, Newsweek, Fox 5 New York, South China Morning Post, Insider.com, and many others.

In 2022, Netflix released a series about one of Todd’s clients: Anna Delvey/Anna Sorokin.

Why Clients Choose Spodek Law Group

The reason is simple: clients want white glove service, and lawyers who can win. Every single client who works with the Spodek Law Group is aware that the attorney they hire could drastically change the outcome of their case. Hiring the Spodek Law Group means you’re taking your future seriously. Our lawyers handle cases nationwide, ranging from NYC to LA. Our philosophy is fair and simple: our nyc criminal lawyers only take on clients who we know will benefit from our services.

We’re selective about the clients we work with, and only take on cases we know align with our experience – and where we can make a difference. This is different from other law firms who are not invested in your success nor care about your outcome.

If you have a legal issue, call us for a consultation.
We are available 24/7, to help you with any – and all, challenges you face.

NYC Escrow Fraud Lawyers

Understanding Escrow Service Scams: Protecting Your Rights

An escrow service is typically implemented in an auction or sales transaction to protect the buyer. The purchaser buys an item, usually for a large amount of money, and he or she pays the escrow service the amount owed. The seller then ships the item to the buyer, and the buyer as a certain period of time to ensure the item is correct and as described. If the buyer accepts the item, the escrow service releases the money to the seller. If the buyer does not accept the item, he or she must first return it to the seller. When the seller confirms that the item is in the same condition and not manipulated in any way, the escrow service refunds the buyer’s money.

Escrow Service Scams: A Real Threat

Although escrow services are an important, legitimate function and are used in many transactions without problems or complications, escrow scams are a very real possibility. If you are involved in an escrow scam, you could face significant, severe penalties as it is considered a criminal offense. If you or someone you love is facing charges, you need an escrow fraud lawyer on your side to fight for your rights. For more information about our legal services or to schedule a consultation, please contact the legal team at Spodek Law Group, PC today.

Understanding Escrow Service Scams

The scam typically involves the development of a fake escrow service. In this scheme, the buyer believes he or she is protected from loss and thus remits payment to the escrow service. However, the fraudulent service keeps the money they receive, and the buyer never receives the item that he or she purchased.

In some instances, people use the escrow service scam as a phishing operation. The seller tells the buyer that financial information is necessary in order to make payment for the item. Once the fraudulent service receives the buyer’s bank account number, credit card details and other financial information, it may use the information to withdraw funds without the buyer’s authorization or sell the information on the black market.

Penalties for Fake Escrow Services

In New York state court, a conviction of operating a fake escrow service may result in criminal larceny charges. The penalties for larceny will depend on the value of items allegedly taken from the victim. Under article 190 of the New York penal code, criminal penalties are imposed for a number of frauds, including identity theft, criminal use of access devices, schemes to defraud, false advertising and criminal impersonation.

If someone is charged in the state of New York for escrow fraud, he or she may be convicted of a felony offense, complete with a lengthy incarceration sentence. However, if an escrow scam involves the theft of a large sum of money or identity theft, state criminal charges may not be as severe as federal charges. Operating an escrow service scam can trigger federal charges for fraud involving identifying documents as well as mail and wire fraud. Mail and wire fraud alone can each result in a maximum prison sentence of up to 30 years in a federal facility.

Do Not Handle Your Case Alone: Contact a New York Escrow Service Fraud Lawyer Today. Although some people may wish to represent themselves against accusations of escrow fraud, the law can be complex regarding these situations. For this reason, it is important that you do not act alone. Spodek Law Group, PC provides representation to defendants accused of escrow service fraud, shell auction fraud and other types of fraud schemes. Our team will fight for your rights and strive to protect your interests, regardless of whether we negotiate a plea deal or defend you in court. For more information about our legal services or to speak to someone regarding your escrow fraud case, please contact a New York fraud defense lawyer at Spodek Law Group, PC today

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I was searching for a law firm with some power to help me deal with a warrant in New York . After 6 days I decided to go with Spodek Law Group. It helped that This law firm is well respected by not only the top law firms in New York , but the DA , Judge as well. I...

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It was my good fortune to retain Spodek Law Group for representation for my legal needs. From the beginning, communication was prompt and thorough. Todd, Kenneth and Alex were the first people I worked with and they all made me, and my company Qumana skincare feel comfortable and confident that the team was going to work hard for me. Everything...

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After meeting with several law firms, I chose the Spodek Law Group not only for their professionalism and experience, but for the personal attention given to me right from the initial consultation. It is important to recognize how crucial having the right legal team is when faced with potentially life altering events that impact families and the lives of loved...

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