EXPERIENCE MATTERS
Undefeated Record in Jury Trial 4 Years in a Row
Over 70 Jury Trials and Thousands of Cases Handled for Our Clients




Case Dismissed
Client was charged with five serious felonies, including attempted murder, and was facing life in prison.
Charges Dropped
Client was arrested for embezzling from her employer. All charges dropped.
Charges Dismissed
Client arrested for their 2nd offense DUI. All charges were dismissed, no DMV or criminal consequences.
Not Guilty
At jury trial, jury returned verdicts of NOT GUILTY on all felony counts.

Accused of Embezzlement in California?
Embezzlement is a theft crime that involves an employer or other entity. It involves the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property by someone who has been entrusted with the property or funds of the employer or entity. Embezzlement is a serious offense that can result in significant penalties if you are convicted. If you have been accused of embezzlement, it is critical that you speak with a Sacramento embezzlement lawyer as soon as possible.
At Gonzales Law Office, we have handled hundreds of cases in the Sacramento area. Our founding attorney, Richard J. Gonzales, has been practicing law for over 30 years and has handled thousands of cases. We have the experience and resources to fight for your rights and help you seek the best possible outcome for your case.
Contact an Embezzlement Lawyer in Sacramento
If you have been charged with embezzlement, it is critical that you speak with an experienced embezzlement attorney as soon as possible. At Gonzales Law Office, we have the skills and experience to help you fight all embezzlement charges. We can help you seek a reduction or dismissal of your charges and we can fight to have your sentence reduced. Our firm can provide you with the aggressive representation you need and we can help you seek a favorable outcome for your case.
Serving Sacramento and Surrounding Areas
Our criminal defense practice serves clients throughout:
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Sacramento
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Stockton
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Sacramento County
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Placer County
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Northern California
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Roseville
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Antioch
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Concord
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El Dorado County
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Yolo County
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Solano County
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San Joaquin County
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Sutter County
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Yuba County
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Vacaville
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Fairfield
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Elk Grove
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Folsom
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Citrus Heights
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Rancho Cordova
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Fair Oaks
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Carmichael
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Arden-Arcade
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Modesto
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Davis
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Woodland
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West Sacramento
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Auburn
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Rocklin
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Lincoln
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Granite Bay
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El Dorado Hills
We Don’t Just Defend. We Deconstruct the Prosecution’s Case
Reasons to Choose Gonzales Law Office

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT EMBEZZLEMENT
Embezzlement is a felony crime that can result in significant penalties. The penalties will depend on the amount of money or property that was embezzled and other factors. Generally, the more money or property that was embezzled, the more severe the penalties will be. For example, if you embezzle more than $5,000, you could face a sentence of up to four years in state prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
If you have been accused of embezzlement, you need an experienced embezzlement lawyer who can aggressively fight for your rights and help you seek the best possible outcome for your case. Our firm can fight to have your charges reduced or dropped and we can seek to have the charges reduced or dropped if you have already been convicted. We can also seek to have your sentence reduced or seek to have your sentence suspended.
If you have been accused of embezzlement, our Sacramento embezzlement lawyers can help. We can help you seek a reduction or dismissal of your charges and we can fight to have your sentence reduced. We have the resources and experience to help you seek the best possible outcome for your case.
Yes. An experienced criminal defense attorney can negotiate with prosecutors to reduce charges—sometimes to a misdemeanor or even a non-theft offense—or seek alternatives like diversion programs or restitution agreements. Defenses include lack of intent, claim of right to the property, or mistaken accounting. In some cases, if evidence is weak or obtained unlawfully, charges may be dismissed entirely.
Former Police Officer Lends Insight to Your Case

As a former Police Officer, Attorney Gonzales has valuable insight into how cases are handled and how charges are pursued, giving you an advantage at trial. He also understands how law enforcement can make mistakes, which could benefit your defense.
Sacramento criminal defense lawyer Gonzales, will investigate your case, collect evidence, and create a strong defense strategy to either get your entire case dismissed or your charges/penalties significantly reduced.
In fact, he has maintained an undefeated track record as a criminal defense lawyer at trial for the last three years by providing his clients with aggressive and personalized legal solutions. If you are facing criminal charges, our defense attorney in Sacramento can effectively advocate for your future.