Virginia Real Estate Fraud Lawyer
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Virginia Real Estate Fraud Attorney
After the housing market collapsed, the federal government began looking more closely into suspicious mortgage and real estate transactions. Often prosecutors are going back years and evaluating every aspect of the transaction from beginning to end. Unfortunately, sometimes they are prosecuting the victim of the mortgage or real estate fraud, or others who were unaware of any wrongdoing. Due to the potential severity of these charges, it is important to have an experienced Virginia real estate fraud lawyer on your side with extensive experience to handle these crimes.
At Johnson/Citronberg, PLLC, we represent those who have been accused of complex criminal matters, such as mortgage and real estate fraud. We are familiar with the intricacies of these types of cases, and will use this knowledge to build a strong case strategy on your behalf. Our attorneys are accomplished negotiators and litigators who will advocate for you from day one to the conclusion of your legal matter.
Even if you have not been formally charged with a crime, it is vital to protect your rights and have strong legal representation. Contact us today to discuss your case with our skilled criminal defense lawyers and know how we can help your case.
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Testimonials from Our Clients
Maybel G.
Jess is known for his meticulous and strategic work style. At his firm, there is a culture of excellence and client focused dedication that is unmatched. He is very thorough during the entire legal process and always finds a way to solve client problems.
Rachel K.
Jess Johnson is the perfect attorney to overcome serious legal charges! He is very approachable & will use his expertise to give you the best criminal legal defense possible and I know this from personal experience. When you’re going through the scariest period in your life, you need the best lawyer on your side. I give him my highest recommendation!
Experienced Arlington Real Estate Fraud Attorneys
In Virginia, real estate fraud and mortgage fraud are often prosecuted under the umbrella of mail and wire fraud. The federal government is aggressively pursuing everyone involved in these transactions, including the individual buyers, loan officers, bank employees, and title companies. This is particularly true for transactions that resulted in home foreclosure. If you are facing charges related to these offenses, our team includes wire fraud lawyers who can help navigate the complexities of these cases and work to protect your rights.
Our Alexandria, Virginia, mortgage fraud defense attorneys have the experience required to defend against even the most complex fraud cases, including those involving real estate litigation. We will thoroughly investigate every piece of evidence in the case in order to build the strongest defense strategy possible on your behalf.
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Virginia Real Estate Fraud Case Results
Pilot Found Not Guilty in Major Federal Drug Conspiracy Case
Our client was a pilot and retired military officer. He was accused of knowingly transporting a large quantity of cocaine from southern Texas to Atlanta. If convicted, he likely would have died in prison. We were able to show a jury that our client had no knowledge of the drugs on board his aircraft. The jury returned a not guilty verdict in less than an hour of deliberating.
Federal Judge in Eastern District of Virginia Gives Lowest Possible Sentence to Autistic Client
Our client, a federal employee, was convicted of federal child pornography charges. Based on his autism diagnosis, we convinced a federal judge to give the lowest sentence possible.
Time-Served Sentence in Major Federal Drug Conspiracy Case in Atlanta
Our client was facing life in prison after being charged in a wide-sweeping drug conspiracy case in the Northern District of Georgia. We were able to show that our client was abused by her husband and forced to ingest drugs, which led her becoming addicted. The judge determined that her culpability was the least of the many who were charged and granted our request for a sentence of ‘time-served’ which means no additional jail time. Our client was able to go home to her children the same day that she was sentenced.
Dismissal of Child Pornography Charges in Richmond, Virginia for Autistic Client
Our client, a working professional, was charged with distribution of child pornography after law enforcement raided his home. We helped our autistic client and convinced the court to defer all charges for dismissal due to his disability.
Contact Johnson/Citronberg, PLLC to Get Help with Real Estate Fraud Cases
We are ready and able to defend you against even the most severe fraud charges. Contact us at 855-959-4003, or by e-mail using our secure online form.
At our office location in Alexandra and satellite in Charlottesville, we are able to represent clients in Virginia and throughout the D.C. area.
Meet Our Attorneys
Jess Johnson
Jess B. Johnson is a Partner & Founder at Johnson/Citronberg, PLLC with more than 15 years of experience in criminal defense and civil litigation. He represents clients in federal courts across the country and is licensed in Georgia, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Jess has handled complex investigations, trials, and appeals for elected officials, business leaders, whistleblowers, and individuals. He has secured dismissals, acquittals, favorable sentences, and major whistleblower awards. A University of Georgia graduate, Jess was selected as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine every year since 2012.
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Cary Jacob Citronberg
Cary Jacob Citronberg is the Partner and Founder of Johnson/Citronberg, PLLC in Alexandria, Virginia, where he focuses on federal and state criminal defense matters. Licensed in Virginia since 2011, he brings more than 14 years of courtroom experience along with a strong record of advocacy. Cary received his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in 2010 after earning his B.A. from Northwestern University in 2006. His work has been repeatedly recognized by Super Lawyers, with selections as a Rising Star from 2016 through 2021 and to the Super Lawyers list from 2022 through 2025.
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