Forgery Defense Attorneys In Pennsylvania
With Offices in Bensalem, Allentown, Doylestown, Quakertown, Willow Grove and Philadelphia
Forgery can take many forms. Any time a person fraudulently alters the writing of another person on a check or financial statement without valid authority or purpose, he or she has committed criminal forgery. Examples of forgery include:
- Forging another person’s signature on a check
- Opening a false bank account under a false name
- Changing the amount of a refund check (e.g., changing a check from $30 to $300)
- Employees who give a friend or third party false refunds by increasing the amount refunded
Forgery offenses may violate federal law – including federal banking laws – in certain circumstances. When checks and other financial documents are fraudulently altered, defendants face multiple criminal charges.
For a strong defense to a forgery charge, contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer at Applebaum & Associates. We are creative, innovative and dynamic advocates with a proven record of results. We provide the sophisticated counsel required the secure the best possible outcomes in complex criminal cases.

Charge: Rape
Verdict: “I was accused of date rape and attorney Applebaum was able to show these allegations were completely false and convinced the district attorney to withdraw the charges.”

Charge: Rape
Verdict: “I was charged with raping a girl I was dating and thanks to attorney Applebaum’s investigation he was able to prove with the Commonwealth's evidence and the alleged victim's phone records that during the time I was allegedly raping her she was on the phone with her girlfriend and other friends for over an hour.”

Charge: Rape
Verdict:“I was accused of raping a family member and facing 40 years in jail. I was innocent and I refused to plead guilty. After Applebaum tried the case I was found not guilty and I now have my life and freedom back thanks to attorney Applebaum.”

Charge: Assault
Verdict: “I was accused of stabbing a fellow party goer after a fight erupted and attorney Applebaum was able to prove to the jury that it was another party goer that delivered the almost fate wound. I was acquitted and now I am a member of law enforcement.”

Charge: Drugs
Verdict: “I was accused of dealing drugs and was facing a mandatory 5-10 year prison sentence. After a jury trial attorney Applebaum proved entrapment and I was acquitted of all charges.”

Charge: 3rd Offense DUI
Verdict: “I was being charged with a third offense DUI with a 1 year mandatory prison sentence, attorney Applebaum was able to subpoena the officer's dashboard camera and with the testimony of his toxicologist the jury came back with a verdict of not guilty after only 30 mins of deliberation.”

Charge: Drug Crime
Verdict: “I was charged with being a methamphetamine dealer and thanks to attorney Applebaum , even though I went to jail for a few years attorney Applebaum was able to retain through negotiation over $ 2 million in assets so my family could remain in my family home and my children could go to private school.”

Charge: Aggravated Assault
Verdict: “I was charged with aggravated assault and attempted homicide and I took a bench trial in front of a judge and attorney Applebaum argued that one punch should be considered simple assault and after explaining the circumstances regarding my wife cheating. I received a sentence of 30 days probation.”
Serving Bucks County, Lehigh County, Montgomery County and Philadelphia
Attorney Michael H. Applebaum has more than 40 years of legal experience. He has tried hundreds of cases and defended thousands of clients in criminal cases. He has extensive experience defending clients accused of financial crimes, including forgery and theft. His knowledge of the law, local courts and procedures is a decided advantage for anyone facing criminal charges.
Contact Our Pennsylvania Check Forgery Defense Lawyers
You can reach a top criminal lawyer 24/7 for a free consultation. We maintain offices in Bensalem, Allentown, Doylestown, Quakertown and Philadelphia to provide convenient offices for our clients and local counsel to clients throughout eastern Pennsylvania. Contact our closest office to speak with an experienced forgery defense lawyer about your case.