Dallas Internet Fraud Defense Attorney

With the Internet making leaps and bounds each year, the law sometimes struggles to keep up. Prosecutors are anxious to convict people accused of Internet fraud - you need a defense lawyer who is committed to keeping up with changes in the law and dedicated to protecting your rights from overzealous prosecutors. Patrick J. McLain, Attorney at Law has 20 years of experience in criminal law, and we will fight for you.

Whether you are accused of identity theft or face charges for any type of computer fraud, contact us today to schedule a consultation.

With Patrick J. McLain, Attorney at Law, you will get the experienced criminal defense representation you need to fight against charges of Internet crimes and crimes involving computer fraud. We understand the many types of Internet fraud, and we have the experience needed to craft an effective defense against charges such as:

Online identity theft
Credit card fraud
Wire fraud
Hacking crimes
Intrusion crimes
Cyber assault crimes
Illegal file sharing
Breaching firewalls
Breaching computer security
Internet solicitation of a minor

Fraud and sex crimes that involve the Internet are handled as federal crimes due to the fact that multiple jurisdictions are involved. In federal Internet fraud cases, the stakes are much higher and a conviction can carry harsher penalties than state crime convictions. You need a defense lawyer who is experienced in handling fraud cases at the federal level, as well as knowledgeable and up-to-date on the latest technology and appropriate laws.

Patrick J. McLain is a former federal prosecutor, criminal court judge, and U.S. Marine Corps communications-electronics officer with 20 years of service. His understanding of the federal court system and federal prosecution helps our firm provide excellent service and the highest quality criminal defense. We are proud of our reputation, and we appreciate the opportunity to defend clients against Internet fraud charges and other online computer crime accusations.

From our law offices in Dallas, Texas, we serve clients in the Dallas - Fort Worth area, including Cedar Hill, Lancaster, Duncanville, DeSoto, Plano, Highland Park, University Park, Carrollton, Addison, Farmers Branch, Irving, Red Oak, Frisco, Flower Mound, Midlothian, Mansfield, Arlington, Grand Prairie, Richardson, Hurst, Bedford, and all of Dallas County, Tarrant County, Denton County, Kaufman County, Collin County, and Rockwall County.