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Asset Forfeiture

Protecting What’s Rightfully Yours

18+ Years of Experience in Asset Forfeiture Cases

When the government seizes your property—be it a yacht, a luxury estate, or a high-value investment portfolio—you need a legal team with the expertise and experience to defend your rights. We are dedicated to helping individuals and businesses navigate the complexities of civil and criminal asset forfeiture, protecting your assets, and ensuring your claims are filed timely and accurately.

Understanding Asset Forfeiture

Asset forfeiture laws empower federal and state governments to seize property they believe is tied to criminal activity. This can mean the loss of high-value assets, often with little or no warning. Common examples of seized property include:

  • Cash
  • Private Aircraft and Yachts
  • Estates and Vacation Homes
  • Investment Portfolios and Bank Accounts
  • High-End Vehicles and Jewelry
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Why Choose Us?

With 18 years of specialized experience in asset forfeiture, Bonnie Glober’s background as an Assistant United States Attorney gives our team an insider’s perspective on how the government builds forfeiture cases. This allows us to anticipate their strategy and build a defense tailored to your situation.

Our Advantage:

  • Deep expertise in federal and state forfeiture laws, including administrative, civil, and criminal forfeitures.
  • Proven success defending you and your businesses against property seizures.
  • A history of working with high-profile cases involving substantial financial stakes.

Key Quote:

"Our team knows the rules and strategies the government uses—because we’ve worked on the inside. This experience allows us to aggressively defend our clients’ rights."

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Types of Asset Forfeiture

Civil Asset Forfeiture

In civil cases, the government targets the property itself, not the owner. This means even innocent owners—like landlords or lenders—can lose assets if they’re deemed connected to criminal activity.

Criminal Asset Forfeiture

In criminal cases, property forfeiture is tied to a conviction. However, if you purchased the asset for fair market value and without knowledge of the criminal activity, you may qualify as a bona fide purchaser and reclaim your property.

Administrative Forfeiture

When property is seized without court involvement, administrative forfeiture claims require careful compliance with deadlines and statutory requirements to prevent dismissal.

How We Help

  1. Strategic Defense: We analyze the government’s case to identify weaknesses and inconsistencies.
  2. Timely Filing: Meeting deadlines is critical; we ensure all filings are accurate and submitted on time.
  3. Comprehensive Representation: From yachts and private aircraft to estates and liquid assets, we’ve handled it all.
  4. Negotiation and Litigation: Whether through negotiation or court proceedings, we pursue the best possible outcome for your case.

Asset Forfeiture FAQs

  • What is Asset Forfeiture?

    Asset forfeiture allows the government to seize personal and real property they believe is connected to a crime. Owners must act quickly to protect their interests and assert their claims.

  • What types of property can be seized?

    High-value assets, including yachts, private planes, real estate, bank accounts, and jewelry, are frequently targeted.

  • What is the difference between civil and criminal forfeiture?

    Civil forfeiture does not require a criminal conviction, targeting the property itself. Criminal forfeiture, however, is contingent on a conviction and directly tied to the owner’s alleged activity.

  • How can an attorney help?

    An experienced asset forfeiture lawyer ensures your claims are filed correctly, represents your interests in negotiations or court, and works to recover your property efficiently.

Don’t let the government strip you of what you’ve worked so hard to achieve. Contact our experienced team today to schedule a confidential consultation. Together, we’ll fight to protect your assets and your future.

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