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Civil Asset Forfeiture Lawyer | Attorney
Michael Cernyar is a first-rate attorney practicing law
throughout the United States with offices located in Beverly Hills, Long Beach, and Newport Beach, California. Michael Cernyar was nominated by the Cochran Firm as their top attorney in the fall of 2005. Soon after, Michael started his own law firm. Recently, Michael Cernyar was nominated for LegalForce Best Lawyer by LegalForce
Media Publications in California. Michael Cernyar represents clients throughout the United States.
Case Involvement
We have been able to successfully reclaim property for our clients involving hundreds of thousands of dollars including: cash, homes, planes, motorcycles, automobiles, weapons, real estate, etc. Many of our clients are not criminals, but third parties who were surprised their property was used in a crime.
Civil Asset Forfeiture Lawyers Are Difficult To Locate
Asset forfeiture attorneys are difficult to locate because the practice is highly specialized and a hybrid of civil law and criminal law. Many attorneys will attempt to discourage those who have had property seized from claiming their right to the property. There are many reasons for them to do so.
First and foremost, the attorney may be overwhelmed because there is an aspect of the law he or she doesn't understandsince 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. Many asset forfeiture
cases today are civil matters based upon some criminal action. You personally may not have been involved with the criminal action, but the property was so the government files a forfeiture claim.
What To Do Next
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.
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.
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
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