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The Law Offices
of Civil Asset 
Forfeiture Lawyer
| Attorney Michael K. Cernyar
are located
in Long Beach,  
Newport Beach & Los Angeles,
California.

800-409-7010
FREE CONSULTATION

There are more than 140 federal forfeiture statutes scattered throughout the federal codes, including statutes in criminal law, custom laws, IRS statutes, narcotics, immigration, money laundering, amongst others. In addition, there are many state drug forfeiture statutes. Asset forfeiture is a hybrid of civil law and the forfeiture statutes found amongst the other types of law. Many asset forfeiture cases today are civil matters with some type of underlying criminal charges.

In civil forfeiture cases, the Government sues the item of the property, not the person. The owner is effectively a third party claimant. Asset and civil forfeiture laws permit law enforcement to seize private property without compensation, and without even having to charge the owner with any crime, much less convict the property owner guilty of any crime. Under current federal law and the law of most states, civil asset forfeiture permits law enforcement to permanently retain what they seized.

Michael Cernyar is an experienced asset and civil forfeiture lawyer. He has successfully represented many clients in asset and forfeiture proceedings. As an asset and civil forfeiture lawyer, Michael Cernyar has successfully helped his clients re-claim their belongings, such as cash, cars, motorcycles and even homes.

Civil Asset Forfeiture  Lawyer | Attorney

If your property was seized, then you may find that you are stymied by a system that would preferably keep the seized property than admit a mistake. You may be entirely innocent of any wrong doing, but nevertheless the property was seized. In these cases the Government will win if you fail or refuse to exercise your Rights.

In forfeiture proceedings, time is of the essence. It is crucial to respond immediately to the Government's notice. Moreover, it is very important that the response is timely, thorough and precise because the law is designed that if any requirement is missing the Government prevails.

At the Law Offices of Michael Cernyar, we believe in winning. We care about our clients and their outcome. Our philosophy is that our clients retain us to attain first-rate results. We will not intimidate, force, threaten, pressure, coerce, or bully our clients to agree to an unacceptable second-rate outcome.

When results matter – you will want the intensity and the experience Michael K. Cernyar brings to your defense. Trust the experience and proven results of one of the finest civil asset forfeiture lawyers in California.

DEDICATED TO CIVIL ASSET FORFEITURE

As you confront this most unpleasant set of circumstances, allow me to introduce our firm and to offer you the assistance and support of an attorney who has handled civil asset forfeiture cases similar to yours.

Having practiced forfeiture defense for several years, I wish to share with you some information that is essential to your defense. Early involvement by your civil asset forfeiture lawyer is crucial.

Whether you are facing civil or criminal asset forfeiture proceedings, retaining a civil asset forfeiture lawyer soon after receiving notice is crucial for several reasons. First and foremost, failing to respond to the notice in a timely matter may result in a default, meaning that the seized property is lost forever to the government. Second, a timely response must be completed properly, or again the seized property may result in default. Moreover, in addition to the time constraints, many crucial decisions must be made within 30 days of the notice.

Throughout the years I have represented many clients in forfeiture proceedings. My position is that the longer the client defers in retaining a civil asset forfeiture lawyer, the more complicated it becomes for a favorable conclusion.

Please feel free to call and meet for a Free Consultation in one of our offices. I will meet with you to explore how best to defend and resolve your case.  Our 24-hour number is 800-409-7010.

Michael K. Cernyar’s success as a civil asset forfeiture defense lawyer is based upon his integrity, mastery of forfeiturel law, attention to detail and his willingness to confront issues with the government head on. Moreover, Michael K. Cernyar's reputation as a brilliant civil asset forfeiture attorney has been recognized by others. Michael K. Cernyar has recently been interviewed by ABC, The Wall Street Journal, the Associate Press and other publications.

CALL TOLL FREE 800-409-7010 FOR A FREE CONSULTATION

The Law Offices of Civil Asset Forfeiture Defense Lawyer | Attorney Michael K. Cernyar are located in Newport Beach, Long Beach & Los Angeles, California

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Civil Asset Forfeiture  Lawyer | Attorney Long Beach, Los Angeles County, & Newport Beach, California