Identity Theft Lawyer

Within the broader criminal defense practice of Simmrin Law Group, identity theft cases occupy a distinct corner of the firm's white collar work. Operating from its office at 3500 W Olive Ave, Unit 314 in Burbank, the firm — led by attorney Michael "Mike" Simmrin — represents people accused of using another person's private information unlawfully, a charge that can be filed as either a misdemeanor or a felony and pursued at the state or federal level. Because the stakes range from local court proceedings to complex federal prosecutions, this is an area where Simmrin Law Group applies the same arrest-through-resolution approach it brings to the rest of its Los Angeles County caseload.

How Identity Theft Fits Into Simmrin Law Group's Practice

Simmrin Law Group handles a wide span of criminal matters, including DUI, drug crimes, theft crimes, sex crimes, violent offenses, federal crimes, and mental health law. Identity theft sits alongside embezzlement, extortion, and other white collar charges the firm defends. It is classified as a white-collar crime because it involves an illegal act that does not cause physical harm — instead, it centers on the misuse of someone else's identifying information. In plain terms, identity theft means using another person's private details in a criminal or illegal way, from taking out a loan with someone's Social Security number to signing another person's name on a document, which counts as impersonation under this category of offense.

State Versus Federal Exposure

One reason these cases demand careful handling is that they can move between court systems. State-level charges often involve the misuse of basic information — a date of birth, an address, a bank account number, a driver's license number, or a school or employee ID. Federal involvement typically arises when the alleged conduct crosses state or national lines, touches the United States government, or takes place online, since the internet makes out-of-state information easy to obtain. That online dimension can turn even the use of a name or phone number into a federal matter. The firm defends clients in both settings, adjusting strategy to the venue and the specific allegations.

Why Early Defense Work Matters

Because identity theft is so common, many local law enforcement agencies maintain dedicated units for it, and they often devote significant time to gathering evidence — though not all of it is admissible at trial. Simmrin Law Group emphasizes moving quickly, since prosecutors frequently look for related crimes and aggravating factors that can raise the severity of the charges. A defense that can identify and challenge evidence gathered unconstitutionally, and seek to suppress it, is central to the firm's work in these matters. On the federal side, where prosecutors bring considerable resources to bear, the firm stresses building a substantial defense strategy without delay.

What Clients Can Expect From the Process

1. Reach out for a free, no-obligation consultation, using the firm's around-the-clock phone availability at +1 310-620-1886.
2. Review the allegations together to determine whether the case is being pursued as a state or federal matter.
3. Examine how the charge is classified — misdemeanor or felony — and what factors, such as prior record or alleged loss, may affect it.
4. Assess the evidence the investigating agency has gathered and identify anything that may have been obtained improperly.
5. Build a defense strategy tailored to the venue, whether in local court or the federal system.
6. Work through the case from the initial stages toward resolution, keeping the client informed at each step.

Serving Burbank and the Greater Los Angeles Region

Simmrin Law Group's Burbank base places it near Warner Bros. Studios and Magnolia Park, and the firm serves clients across a wide stretch of Los Angeles County. Its service area reaches communities including Hollywood, Hollywood Hills, Studio City, North Hollywood and the NoHo Arts District, Toluca Woods, Los Feliz, Silver Lake, Atwater Village, Sherman Oaks, Valley Village, Glendale, Beverly Hills, and Hancock Park, among many others. The region is anchored by landmarks such as the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood, Universal Studios Hollywood, Griffith Park and the Griffith Observatory, the Hollywood Sign, the Hollywood Bowl, and shopping and gathering spots like The Americana at Brand, the Glendale Galleria, and The Grove.

The Simmrin Law Group Approach

Across all of its practice areas, the firm describes an approach that treats clients like family while working to protect their rights, reputation, and future. For identity theft cases in particular, that means recognizing how life-changing both state and federal charges can be and responding with a defense built around the specific facts of each matter. Combined with free consultations and 24-hour phone access, this is how Simmrin Law Group applies its criminal defense experience to one of the more technically demanding categories of white collar accusations it handles.