With Offices in Bucks County, Lehigh County, Montgomery County and Philadelphia
Identity theft has become a major point of emphasis for prosecutors and law enforcement officers. Pennsylvania law and federal laws empower judges to impose significant penalties on defendants who are convicted of identity theft.
If you have been charged with identity theft, protect your rights by retaining a top criminal defense attorney. For the strongest possible defense, contact Applebaum & Associates. We defend clients who have been charged with:
- Identity theft
- Credit card theft and fraud
- Stealing personal identification (e.g. ID theft, Social Security number theft)
- Use of skimmers and other devices in furtherance of a crime
- Creation of false checks and other financial documents
- Internet fraud and theft
- Computer scams
- Criminal conspiracy

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.”
As a client of Applebaum & Associates, you will receive skilled and experienced representation. Our founding attorney, Michael H. Applebaum, has more than 40 years of legal experience and has defended thousands of clients in criminal cases. His strong record of success – in and out of the courtroom – has earned him a strong reputation among judges, prosecutors and peers.
Mr. Applebaum has defended clients in cases ranging from minor computer scams to criminal conspiracy charges in which a defendant is accused of being involved in a criminal enterprise to cheat many victims of significant sums of money. As a skilled negotiator and trial lawyer, he will aggressively defend your rights and seek the best possible outcome on your behalf.
Pennsylvania White Collar Crimes Defense Lawyers | ID Theft Defense Attorney
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 us to speak with a Pennsylvania identity theft attorney about your case.