White Collar Crime/Fraud

Arizona White Collar Crime Attorney

Pre-Indictment Counsel • Formidable Defense at Trial

At the law firm of Mathew & Associates, we don't wait for the indictment to come down. Our proactive involvement and ability to explain the economic substance of a case often convinces government investigators to decline prosecution. Many cases are won at the grand jury level, sparing clients from a costly and career-ending trial.

In many cases, he has succeeded in convincing federal prosecutors to dismiss charges at the initial investigation stage or in grand jury proceedings. If the indictment does go forward, Ivan Mathew is a formidable trial lawyer with criminal defense instincts and a former prosecutor's insights.

Our firm vigorously defends those accused of fraud and white collar financial crimes. Clients include corporations, directors, officers, medical professionals, defense contractors, mortgage brokers, stock brokers, bankers and public officials. Based in Phoenix, the firm takes cases throughout Arizona, and in Colorado and New York.

We have had notable successes in a broad range of financial fraud prosecutions:

• Healthcare fraud (Medicare/Medicaid, private health plans)
• Insurance fraud
• Bank fraud/mortgage fraud
• Securities fraud
• Embezzlement and corporate corruption
• Government contractor fraud
• Public corruption (bribes, bid rigging)
• Suspicious financial transactions
• Tax fraud/tax conspiracy
• Theft via computer
• Internet scams and Ponzi schemes

Mathew & Associates also represents clients on fraud-related criminal charges and civil consequences:

• Conspiracy to commit fraud
• Money laundering and civil asset forfeiture
• Wire fraud/mail fraud
• Obstruction of justice
• Civil RICO litigation

The Credentials, the Experience and the Resources

Criminal defense attorney Ivan Mathew has uncommon qualifications to combat white-collar crime allegations. As a former federal prosecutor, he can anticipate prosecution tactics to develop counter-strategies. As a Certified Public Accountant with an advanced law degree in international business law, he can readily digest financial documents, ledgers, tax returns and other evidence friendly or harmful to the case.

Mr. Mathew deploys a rapid response investigation team of former FBI and Secret Service agents to gather facts, then works with prosecutors to explain the industry practice or unintentional violation that triggered the investigation. In many cases, fraud cases are resolved without going to trial by convincing the government to drop its case.

If you have been indicted, questioned or suspect you are under investigation for a white collar crime, time is short. The government is already drawing conclusions. Contact Mathew & Associates immediately at 602-254-8088 to protect yourself and gain the best chance of a favorable outcome.