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The Law Offices of Ginger R. Saldanha Orange County's Leading Criminal Defense Lawyer

With over 25 years of experience representing clients facing criminal charges, both in state and federal court, Ms. Saldanha brings a level of expertise in helping them prove their innocence and freedom. If you or a loved one is charged with a criminal offense in State or Federal Court, contact The Law Office of Ginger Saldanha immediately for Free Consultation: 949-872-2184

Service Areas

State Crimes

The California State Court system handles cases involving state laws and local municipal and county codes.
State cases are investigated mostly by local and/or county agencies such as local city police departments, and local county sheriff departments.
These cases are prosecuted by deputy district attorneys and deputy city prosecutors.
State cases are heard in State Courts across the State of California.
California State Courts are less formal than Federal Courts.

Federal Crimes

Federal Courts deal with cases involving federal laws.
Federal cases are investigated by federal agencies, such as the FBI, ATF, IRS, DEA, and the cases are prosecuted by Federal Prosecutors called U.S. Attorneys or Assistant U.S. Attorneys.
Federal Courts place all defendants in Pretrial Services pending the outcome of the case where the defendant is placed on severe travel and work restrictions.
Federal Courts utilize a sentencing guideline formula or chart when imposing sentences on those convicted of a crime.

Professional Licensing

Professional Licensing cases are initiated by the one of the Boards under the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA).
Professional Licensing cases are prosecuted by the California Attorney General's Office and the respective Board serves as their client.
Professional Licensing Boards are seeking to revoke, suspend, or place on probation the licenses of professional licensees for matters relating to the professional licensee's employment or fitness and/or by virtue of a criminal investigation, filing, or conviction, depending on the circumstances.
A revocation, suspension, or probation action can impact other professional licenses held by the same professional licensee.

Federal Crimes Defense in Orange County

Charged with a white collar crime?

Ginger Saldanha is the managing partner of the Law Office of Ginger R. Saldanha, located in Newport Beach, California. As a seasoned criminal defense attorney with more than 25 years of experience, she focuses on providing strategic and effective litigation services for defendants charged with white collar crimes.

As an active member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice and the California State Bar’s Criminal Law Section, Ms. Saldanha is a skilled state and federal defense attorney. She has worked extensively on cases involving securities fraud, money laundering, health care fraud and professional license accusations through parallel proceedings.

Ms. Saldanha is admitted to the State Bar of California (1992 – present) and admitted to the bars of the Central, Northern and Southern Districts of California, the 9th Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.

Her strong commitment to her clients, coupled with a thorough understanding of white collar criminal defense strategies has made her one of the most sought after attorneys throughout Southern California.

THE LAW OFFICE OF GINGER SALDANHA

As a criminal defense attorney in Orange County, Ginger Saldanha has provided litigation services for defendants for more than 25 years. She has worked extensively on criminal defense cases involving white collar crimes such as health care fraud, securities fraud, and money laundering, to name a few. Her thorough understanding of defense strategies and commitment to protecting her client’s rights makes her a successful criminal defense attorney.

Criminal Defense Attorney in Orange County

A criminal defense attorney in Orange County, California specializes in defending those who have been charged with criminal acts. They deal with issues concerning federal crimes, white collar crimes, embezzlement, insurance fraud and internet crimes. The individual charged should always retain professional legal representation as soon as possible to make sure that their rights are protected from the time they are arrested and throughout the entire legal process.

Ginger Saldanha, an experienced criminal defense attorney, represents clients from preliminary hearings, where it is decided if there is probable cause to continue, all the way to grand jury sessions. Ms. Saldanha will investigate her client’s cases to look for possible defenses that may help to reduce or eliminate their charges altogether in Orange County. She fully understands California criminal law and can help individuals with a variety of charges to get them the results they are looking for and deserve most.

Experienced Criminal Defense Lawyer in Newport Beach

A criminal lawyer in Newport Beach, California such as Ginger Saldanha defends people charged with both misdemeanor and felony charges. A misdemeanor is any criminal activity that is punishable by one year or less in jail, while a felony charge constitutes a year or more in prison. Ultimately, any charge in California can have serious consequences, which makes it increasingly important to have legal counsel by your side when you need it most.

Southern California Criminal Defense Law Firm

Ginger Saldanha is a part of a criminal defense law firm in Southern California that is dedicated to both state and federal criminal defense cases. She has experience working with and defending clients charged with a variety of crimes including: identity theft, embezzlement, Internet crimes, money laundering, indictments, and detention hearings. Ms. Saldanha works with medical professionals accused of malpractice, fraud, negligence, and other healthcare-related offenses. She defends them in front of medical boards across the state and provides them committed and strategic defenses against any and all criminal charges against them.

Call Newport Beach Criminal Defense Attorney Ginger Saldanha For a Free Consultation: 949-872-2184 or Toll Free: 800-955-7405

When you’re looking for someone that is both experienced and skilled, find a Newport Beach criminal defense attorney such as Ginger Saldanha to represent you. With over 25 years of experience working with a variety of clients in Southern California, she is dedicated to working hard to defend all of her clients, all the way through prosecution. She investigates the facts and strategizes any possible defenses that could lead to either reduced or dropped charges for your particular criminal case in California. To learn more about her legal services and to schedule a free consultation with a criminal defense attorney in Orange County today, call 949-872-2184 or toll free at 800-955-7405. During this important phone conversation, you can discuss your case, have any of your questions answered, and get a feel for what Ginger Saldanha can do for your case. What are you waiting for? Call today!

If you are faced with the prospect of being investigated or charged with a white-collar crime, contact Ms. Saldanha for a free initial consultation to discuss your options.

Securities Fraud

If you have been charged with churning, insider trading, outside trading, involvement in a pump and dump scheme, or in any way that has sought to deceive investors, you are facing a serious legal matter.

Money Laundering

Money laundering involves the illegal use of money derived from any kind of crime. “Laundering” refers to the way money is actually cycled through legitimate enterprises to remove the money trail from the crime in question.

Embezzlement

When an employer entrusts the financial aspects of their business to an employee, it can lead to possible charges of financial abuse. Embezzlement cases are often complicated and can be difficult to both prosecute and defend.

Identity Theft

As technology continues to become more pervasive throughout society, the incidences of people being charged with identity theft continue to rise at a high rate.

Insurance Fraud

Authorities have estimated that insurance fraud costs U.S. businesses and the government as much as $80 billion a year.

Federal indictments

Formal accusations against a defendant are called indictments. When a person is indicted, it sets in motion a series of events that could lead to a trial in many cases.

Bank Fraud

There are many possible ways a person can be charged with bank fraud, including embezzlement, mortgage fraud, wire fraud, ATM thefts, credit card fraud, forgery or accounting irregularities.

Healthcare and Medical Fraud

This type of crime remains a priority for law enforcement agencies because it costs the economy in excess of $100 billion annually.

Board Hearings

Medical professionals are held to high standards, and sometimes their work is challenged by various licensing boards who have the power to revoke licenses if violations are serious enough.

Mail Fraud

Mail fraud is often connected to other criminal charges and can be seen as an “add on” charge depending on the facts of a case.

Internet Crimes

As the world shifts to more of an online economy, there has been a rise in the number of Internet related crimes.

Federal Appeals

If you have been convicted of a federal level crime, you have the right to have your attorney file an appeal on your behalf.

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