New York Consumer Credit Law
<h2> <center> State of New York v. Umar R. Graham </h2> </center>
Buffalo, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged two counts of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree (Class D felonies), one count of Unlawful Possession of Personal Identification Information in the Second Degree (Class E felony) and one count of Scheme to Defraud in the First Degree (Class E felony). Graham entered a guilty plea to all counts of the indictment. Reporte... More...
$ (09-03-2026 - NY)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Kaheem Archer, Calvin Bent, Christine Ferguson, Lamont Martin, Ajani McChriston, and Chad Reed </h2> </center>
New York City, New York, criminal defense lawyers represent the Defendants charged with engaging in a multi-year scheme to steal rental cars worth millions of dollars using stolen credit cards and forged driver’s licenses. They are charged with conspiracy to receive, possess, and dispose of stolen vehicles; conspiracy to commit wire fraud; and aggravated identity theft. Reported by: <a href... More...
$ (08-21-2026 - NY)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Jason Knobloch </h2> </center>
Buffalo, New York, criminal defense lawyer presented the Defendant charged with bank fraud. Reported by <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> Since February 2021, Jason Knobloch, 56, of Lancaster, NY, and others have been carrying out a scheme involving the fraudulent sales of forklifts and other similar equi... More...
$ (07-16-2026 - NY)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Christopher Alexander Jr. and Devin Latrell Coleman </h2> <center>
Syracuse, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to commit bank fraud in violation of 18 U.s.C. 1349, and aggravated identify theft in violation of 18 U.s.C. 1028. Reported by <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> Christopher Alexander Jr., age 21, of Syracuse, New Y... More...
$ (07-02-2026 - NY)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Tameka Babulal, a/k/a “Tameka Williams,” a/k/a “Sharniece Williams,” a/k/a “Meek Williams” </h2> <center>
New York, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States, theft of mail in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1709, and conspiracy to commit mail fraud in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1349. Reported by <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> Tameka Babulal, a/k/a �... More...
$ (07-02-2026 - NY)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Michael Brown </h2> </center>
New York, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of wire fraud. Michael Brown, the CEO of a nationwide online marketing scheme to make money by posting fake advertisements for rental properties across the United States on a classified advertisements website. The purpose of the scheme was to fraudulently induce pote... More...
$ (04-01-2026 - NY)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Nicole Daedone </h2> <center>
Brooklyn, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to fore labor. Nicole Daedone, the founder and former Chief Executive Officer of OneTaste, Inc. (OneTaste), a sexual wellness education company founded in San Francisco, California, was accused of engaing in a conspiracy to force labor. “This case exposed a decade-long scheme in which the defend... More...
$ (03-31-2026 - NY)United States of America v. Joshua Schuster
New York City, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with wire fraud and securities fraud. “Joshua Schuster promised to use investor funds to develop real estate projects throughout our City,” said U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton. “Schuster instead constructed a fraud, stealing more than $13 million from his investors in order to fund his lifestyle and pay off earl... More...
$ (03-02-2026 - NY)United States of America v. Jalen Teague, a/k/a "Bizzie," "Too Official," Cheleia Council Sanders, a/k/a "Mercedes," and Megan Sternast, a/k/a Megal - E Village"
New York City, New York, criminal defense lawyers represent the Defendants charged with racketeering an murder. Jalen Teague, a/k/a "Bizzie," "Too Official," Cheleia Council Sanders, a/k/a "Mercedes," and Megan Sternast, a/k/a Megal - E Village" with racketeering conspiracy, murder and conspiracy to distribute Gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid (“GHB”), resulting in death. “As alleged, Jal... More...
$ (02-11-2026 - NY)<H2> State of New York v. Elhadji Sene
New York City, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defnedant charged with identity theft, Criminal possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a class C felony, one count, Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D felony, one count. Elhadji Sene, age 34, was accused of stealing the identities of multiple individuals, making unauthorized purchases, and possessing weapons and st... More...
$ (01-08-2026 - NY)<H2> Jana Rabinowitz, et al. v. Colgate-Palmolive Co., et al.
Central Islip, New York, consumer credit law lawyer represented the Plaintiff on Fraud or Truth-In-Lending theories.... More...
$ (12-19-2025 - NY)<H2> United States of America v. Angel Valentin-Martinez
Buffalo, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to commit bank fraud, which carries a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison and a fine of $1,000,000. Between October and December 2024, Angel Valentin-Martinez, 34, of Buffalo, NY, conspired with Daniel Plata Miranda to fraudulently gain access to the credit card accounts of individuals at Synchrony B... More...
$ (12-12-2025 - NY)State of New York v. Sanford Solny
New York City, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with 13 counts of third-degree criminal possession of stolen property and one count of third-degree grand larceny. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez today announced that a disbarred Brooklyn attorney who stole the deeds to 11 residential properties across Brooklyn, primarily from minority homeowners in fi... More...
$ (12-01-2025 - NY)United States of America v. Daniel Kaplan and Adam Kaplan
Brooklyn, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with wire fraud conspiracy, wire fraud, investment advisor fraud, and money laundering conspiracy.<br> <br> The defendants are accused of overcharging clients for advisory fees and fraudulently charging client credit cards and bank accounts for unauthorized investments or fees.<br> <br> The Government claimed that the de... More...
$0 (11-14-2025 - NY)Robert Januchowski v. Fay Servicing, L.L.C.
Buffalo, New York, consumer law lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act violation claim.<br> <br> Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) violations include abusive, deceptive, and unfair debt collection tactics such as harassment, repeated calls, and threats of illegal action. Other violations include making false statements about the debt's amount or legal sta... More...
$1 (10-21-2025 - NY)Joanne Sudakow, et al. v. CleanChoice Energy, Inc.
New York City, New York consumer law lawyer represented the Plaintiff in a arbitration law dispute.<br> <br> Joanne Sudakow contracted to purchase electricity from CleanChoice Energy, Inc. About three weeks afterwards,<br> CleanChoice sent a package containing a form with new dispute-resolution terms, including an arbitration provision, which Sudakow did not sign. Two years later, Sudakow sued Cle... More...
$0 (08-29-2025 - NY)<h1> United States of America v. Terrance Michael Ciszek a/k/a DrMonster </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Buffalo, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with attempted purchases on illicit online marketplace </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> Federal grand jury returns superseding indictment against Buffalo Police detective for attempted purchases on illicit online marketplace</h2></center></b></b></cen... More...
$0 (08-21-2025 - NY)State of New York v. Dr. Michael Lucchesi
Brooklyn, New York criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with larceny.<br> <br> DR. Michael Lucchesi, age 67, was accused of stealing more than $1.44 million of public money from the hospital and spending it on luxury goods for himself, his family and his pets.<br> <br> District Attorney Gonzalez said, "This defendant was entrusted with a leadership role at a critical Brooklyn... More...
$0 (08-07-2025 - NY)<H2> D. Joseph Kurtz, et al. v. Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Brooklyn, New York consumer law lawyers represented the Plaintiff in a class action consumer fraud case.<br> <br> Plaintiffs Gladys Honigman and D. Joseph Kurtz brought two separate class action lawsuits against Defendant Kimberly-Clark Corporation, each alleging that Defendant had falsely advertised their moist bathroom wipes as "flushable.†According to Plaintiffs, this led purchasers to p... More...
$0 (07-03-2025 - ny)Khalilah Suluki v. Credit One Bank, N.A.
New York, New York consumer law lawyers represented the Plaintiff on a bank fraud claim.<br> <br> Plaintiff sued on a Fair Credit Reporting Act theory, alleging that defendant bank failed to conduct a reasonable investigation into her dispute claiming identity theft committed by her mother. Plaintiff contends that a reasonable investigation would have led to a finding that the account was fraudule... More...
$0 (05-28-2025 - NY)<h1> United States of America v. Tony Ream </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> New York, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Stealing $1.6 Million from Customer Credit Accounts </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Manager at Long Island Company Indicted for Stealing $1.6 Million from Customer Credit Accounts </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> E... More...
$0 (05-30-2025 - NY)V.O.S. Selections, Inc., et al. v. The United States of America
New York, New York international trade lawyers presented the Plaintiff who challenged the validity of the tariffs levied by President Trump.<br> <br> A. The Constitution<br> While "Congress . . . may not transfer to another branch powers which are strictly and<br> exclusively legislative . . . Congress . . . may confer substantial discretion . . . to implement and<br> enforce the laws.†Gund... More...
$0 (05-28-2025 - NY)<h1> United States of America v. John Ragano a/k/a “Bazoo†</h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Brooklyn, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Extortionate Collection of Credit </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Bonanno Crime Family Soldier Sentenced to 37 Months' Imprisonment for Extortionate Collection of Credit </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> John Ragano, ... More...
$0 (03-19-2025 - NY)<h1> United States of America v. Norman Gray </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> New York, NY criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Defrauding Investors Of More Than $13 Million</font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Norman Gray, Founder and CEO Of Biomedical Company, Sentenced For Defrauding Investors Of More Than $13 Million </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> NORMAN... More...
$0 (02-20-2025 - NY)<h1> United States of America v. Norman Gray </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> New York, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Defrauding Investors Of More Than $13 Million </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Norman Gray, Founder and CEO Of Biomedical Company, Sentenced For Defrauding Investors Of More Than $13 Million</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> ... More...
$0 (02-20-2025 - NY)State of New York v. Jayqwan Hamilton, Jacob Barroso, and Robert DeMaio
New York, New York criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendants charged with murder, robbery, and conspiracy.<br> <br> JAYQWAN HAMILTON, 37, ROBERT DEMAIO, 36, and JACOB BARROSO, 32, for a conspiracy to rob and drug people outside of LGBTQ+ nightclubs in Manhattan's Hell's Kitchen neighborhood, which led to the deaths of John Umberger and Julio Ramirez. The defendants were found guilty on a... More...
$0 (02-10-2025 - NY)<h1> United States of America v. Manuel Chang </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Brooklyn, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with $2 Billion Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Former Finance Minister Of Mozambique Sentenced to 102 Months' Imprisonment for His Role in $2 Billion Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme<br> </h2></center></b>... More...
$0 (01-17-2025 - NY)<h1> United States of America v. Susan Figuerido </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Brooklyn, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with $2 Billion Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Former Finance Minister Of Mozambique Sentenced to 102 Months' Imprisonment for His Role in $2 Billion Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme</h2></center></b></b> ... More...
$0 (01-17-2025 - ny)<h1> United States of America v. Sung Kook Hwang </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> New York, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Orchestrating Massive Market Manipulation And Fraud Schemes </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Founder And Head Of Archegos Capital Management Bill Hwang Sentenced To 18 Years In Prison For Orchestrating Massive Market Manipulation And Fraud... More...
$0 (12-19-2024 - NY)<h1> United States of America v. Evan Cutler </h1></center
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Albany, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Bank Fraud </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Last Defendant in Bank Fraud Conspiracy Sentenced to 44 Months in Prison </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Evan Cutler, age 25, of Queensbury, New York, was sentenced to 44 mon... More...
$0 (12-20-2024 - NY)<h1> United States of America v. Sung Kook </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> New York, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Orchestrating Massive Market Manipulation And Fraud Schemes </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Founder And Head Of Archegos Capital Management Bill Hwang Sentenced To 18 Years In Prison For Orchestrating Massive Market Manipulation And Fraud... More...
$0 (12-09-2024 - NY)<h1> United States of America v. Erica Lounsberry </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Buffalo, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Niagara Falls woman sentenced for her role in debt collection scheme</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced that Erica Lou... More...
$0 (10-08-2024 - NY)Kelly Crisel v. BookTix, Inc.
<h2><br> White Plains, New York consumer law fraud lawyer represented the Plaintiff.<br> <h2><br> Plaintiff allged that BookTix, a virtual box office for local community performances, conceals processing fees until the final moments of checkout, in violation of New York's "all-in pricing†mandate, alleged a fraud class action. <br> <br> "BookTix aims to provide the highest quality event tick... More...
$0 (10-11-2024 - NY)United States of America v. Caroline Ellison
<h2><br> New York City, New York securities fraud criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant.<br> </h2><br> "Ellison, 29, could have faced a much tougher sentence, but both the judge and prosecutors said she deserved credit for talking extensively with federal investigators, pleading guilty and ultimately testifying against Bankman-Fried for three days at his trial last November."<br> <P><... More...
$0 (09-24-2024 - NY)<h1> United States of America v. Oluseun Martins Omole a/k/a “Seun Omole†</h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> New York City, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with $16 Million Consumer Electronics Fraud Conspiracy </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Texas Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For Over $16 Million Consumer Electronics Fraud Conspiracy</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <b... More...
$0 (09-11-2024 - NY)<h1> United States of America v. Adrian D. Applewhite a/k/a Boons </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Buffalo, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with three armed credit union robberies </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Buffalo man sentenced for his role in three armed credit union robberies</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> <br> <br> On the morning of October 26, 2017, ... More...
$0 (09-04-2024 - NY)<h1> United States of America v. Cross Malik Williams </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Buffalo, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Cheektowaga man going to prison for using stolen credit card numbers to purchase tens of thousands of dollars worth of gas</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Detween August 2022, and July... More...
$0 (08-21-2024 - NY)<h1> United States of America v. Anthony Riccardi </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> New York City, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Stealing Client Healthcare Funds And Defraud Lenders </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Owner Of Insurance Firm Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For $40 Million Scheme To Steal Client Healthcare Funds And Defraud Lenders</h2></center><... More...
$0 (08-20-2024 - NY)George Santos v. James C. Kimmel, American Broadcasting Company, Inc.
<h2><br> New York, New York personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff on copyright infringement, fraudulent inducement, breach of contract, and unjust infringement.<br> </h2><br> <br> <br> George Santos is a public figure and former member of the United States House of Representatives. In May 2023, Santos was indicted on federal charges of, inter alia, wire fraud in connection with a fraud... More...
$0 (08-23-2024 - NY)United States of America v. Samuel Boima </center
<h2><br> Buffalo, New York assault on a federal officer criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant.<br> </h2><br> <br> <br> On July 20, 2020, the government filed a criminal complaint accusing Boima, a native and citizen of Sierra Leone, of assaulting two officers at the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility ("BFDF") in Batavia, New York, where he was detained pending deportation pursuant to a... More...
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