Edina Fraud and Embezzlement Defense Attorneys
White collar crime usually consists of a crime committed in the workplace, often with an "insider" taking advantage of employment privileges.
If you have been investigated for, or arrested and charged with, a white collar crime — and you don't know who to turn to for help — the Villaume & Schiek, P.A., criminal defense law firm in Bloomington offers experienced, aggressive protection of your rights.
Our Villaume & Schiek legal team's combined decades of experience and strong background in both criminal defense and professional and employment relationships issues uniquely qualifies us to represent clients locally and throughout Minnesota who are facing white collar crime allegations.
Timing is essential to the safeguarding of your interests. Prosecutors could be mounting a case against you even as you read this. Contact Villaume & Schiek immediately to schedule a free initial consultation with our skilled criminal defense lawyers.
Handling Media Attention to Your Case
We are experienced at defending prominent professionals, public officials, public employees and others whose white collar crime accusations draw local and statewide media attention.
When journalists develop an interest in a particular case, we advise our clients to refer all inquiries to us. We may also hire a public relations firm to work with our Villaume & Schiek law offices in preparing a response to media interest in a case. You can count on us to handle these situations with utmost poise and professionalism.
Aggressively Protecting Your Rights in the Twin Cities and Throughout Minnesota
Villaume & Schiek, P.A., provides quality defense representation and keen client commitment, start to finish, arraignment to outcome, if you are about to stand trial on serious state or federal charges such as:
- Money laundering
- Fraud
- Embezzlement
- Income tax evasion
- Theft by swindle
- Securities violations
- Extortion
- Internet or computer crime
- RICO violations
- Public corruption
If you have been charged with a white collar crime, you may be facing harsh penalties that would follow you for the rest of your life, if you are convicted — jail time, loss of a professional license, a criminal record that harms your future employment prospects, strict parole conditions upon your release from jail and private lawsuits filed by anyone claiming harm from your alleged conduct.
At Villaume & Schiek, P.A., we have the experience to handle all of these matters, as well as any expungement or pardon you may be seeking. We will do an extensive analysis of the claims being made against you. We will conduct an independent investigation of the facts and retain expert witnesses if necessary. We explain the range of potential outcomes so you can make an informed decision about how to proceed. When your case has concluded, you will know that your rights have been aggressively protected.
For a free consultation with the Bloomington white collar crime attorneys of Villaume & Schiek, call toll free from wherever you are in Minnesota: 866-719-3452. Your e-mail message will be responded to promptly.

