Identity Theft Lawyers
694 verified identity theft attorneys across the United States. Find experienced Identity Theft counsel to evaluate your case, explain your options, and represent you through every stage of the legal process.
Mr. Nahajski graduated from the University of Washington with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science in 1989, from the University of Oregon School o...
J. Brian Campbell boasts an impressive 25-year tenure keenly focused in criminal law.
Member, Heuisler Honor Society. Moot Court Champion, 1977-1978.
Phoenix DUI attorney Arja Shah knows very well how serious it is when someone is facing criminal or DUI charges in Arizona. She takes pride and works ...
Mr. Samuel David Friedman is a lawyer practicing asset finance and lending, commercial banks, commercial development and 9 other areas of law.
For over 25 years, Mitchell Sexner has lead a team of experienced attorneys dedicated to the highest levels of legal service to the community. Mr.
Scott L Luedke is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense, dui/dwi and 126 other areas of law. Scott received a degree from Lawrence Techno...
Demonstrating reasonable doubt since 1994 Monroe, Ouachtia Parish, Louisiana Criminal Law FirmWelcome to the website of Cameron Murray & Associates. O...
When the World Is On Your Shoulders, We've Got Your Back! Personal professional legal experience you can count on when you need it the most with well ...
We represent consumers everyday who want and deserve an accurate credit report. My firm works tirelessly to right the wrongs of identity theft, credit...
I grew up with a passion for criminal justice. I understand that often times, good people make poor decisions that can have adverse and negative life ...
Philadelphia Magazine Pennsylvania SuperLawyers Top 100 in both Criminal Defense and Personal Injury, Newsweek Top 100, The National Trial Lawyers Top...
James Stanley has over 35 years’ experience in criminal and DUI law. He has handled thousands of criminal cases and has conducted over 150 jury trials...
Amira Dajani Fox is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal law, assault and battery and 87 other areas of law. Amira received a B.A. degree fr...
Leonard S. Feuer is keenly aware of what it takes to provide a superior level of advocacy for his clients and strives every day to deliver that level ...
Mr. Marc Richard Emden is a lawyer practicing personal injury, consumer law, identity theft and 6 other areas of law.
Mr. Jose Agustin Barreiro is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui defense, trial lawyer and 64 other areas of law.
Diane Carol Bass is a lawyer practicing federal criminal defense, white collar cases, mortgage fraud and 41 other areas of law. Diane received a B.F.A...
Cynthia A. Sherwood is the founder of Sherwood Boutique Litigation, PLC.
Jeffrey M. Laski is a lawyer practicing criminal law, assault and battery, burglary and 205 other areas of law.
I am a debt relief lawyer. I fight to get consumers the justice they deserve.
Brian D. Joslyn practices at Joslyn Criminal Defense Law Firm Read Full Bio
Steven J Topazio has become one of the Top Criminal Defense Lawyers in Boston. He has earned an “AV” Rating from Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating...
Attorney Donald J. Kilfin was born in Ontario, Canada.
Michael A. Goldstein was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1996 and is admitted to the Central and Southern Districts of the United States Di...
One of Kansas City's most respected criminal defense attorneys, ROSS C. NIGRO, JR., has earned a reputation for providing high quality, aggressive leg...
Death Penalty Certification by the New York State Capital Defender's Office. Special Professor of Law, Hofstra University School of Law.
Caroline Norman Frost is a lawyer practicing dui/dwi, criminal offenses, protective orders and peace orders and 55 other areas of law. Caroline has be...
Kristi C. Kelly is a consumer protection attorney with a genuine commitment to representing the most vulnerable – and often overlooked – consumers in ...
Jonathan is a junior partner at Gregg & Associates, having joined the firm as an associate. His primary experience is in criminal defense and immigrat...
Mr Howard Frederic Dworman is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense, dui/dwi and 15 other areas of law. Howard received a B.A. degree fro...
Mr. Joseph Ashley Ingram is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense, divorce and 36 other areas of law.
As founder of the firm, Michael effortlessly combines accessibility, experience, negotiation, collaboration, and compassion to achieve results. And he...
Nicole Elizabeth Gorovsky Burgess is a lawyer practicing civil litigation for crime victims, sexual abuse, sexual harassment and 15 other areas of law...
Lisa Z. Liu, Esq. is a lawyer practicing driving under influence, first time dui, high blood alcohol levels and 87 other areas of law.
Mr. Olsinski went to law school with one focus, to become a criminal defense attorney.
Matthew G. Kaiser is a lawyer practicing litigation, administrative adjudications, administrative hearings and appeals and 149 other areas of law.
University of Texas Representative, Rhodes Scholar Competition, 1975.
Robert Denmead Cole, Jr. is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal law, assault and 15 other areas of law. Robert received a B.S. degree from T...
Javier Demetrio Rios is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal law, dui & dwi and 10 other areas of law. Javier received a B.A. degree from Un...
Mr. Christopher Robert Black is a lawyer practicing drug crimes, drug possession, drug possession with intent to distribute and distribution and 45 ot...
Cynthia Lynn Ignatuk is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, domestic battery, drug possession and 37 other areas of law. Cynthia received a B.A. deg...
Charles Lee Mudd Jr. has operated his own law firm, Mudd Law Offices, since 2001. In the last fifteen years, the firm has grown to become an internati...
David Andrew Maxfield is a lawyer practicing libel & slander, consumer protection, identity theft and 6 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degr...
Craig Karl Perry is a lawyer practicing personal injury, consumer protection, car accidents and 6 other areas of law. Craig received a B.S. degree fro...
I've been a practicing Attorney in Georgia since 1995. Since opening my office focusing on just 5 areas of law, it has now grown to nearly 172 areas.
Mr. James Marvin Feagle is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, civil, class actions and 15 other areas of law.
Christopher D Ramsay is a lawyer practicing felonies, misdemeanors, sex crimes and 30 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from Colo...
Attorney Mark J. O’Brien is a nationally recognized federal criminal defense attorney with nearly thirty years of experience in criminal courts all th...
I have wanted to be a trial attorney since law school when I competed in moot court and loved arguing against others. Now, when my clients are faced w...
Peter Albert Holland is a lawyer practicing debt collection defense, debt collection harassment and abuse, fair debt collection practices act and 14 o...
Hammad S. Matin is the founder and principal attorney at the Law Office of Hammad S.
Kevin Anthony Dillon is a lawyer practicing identity theft, fair credit reporting act, credit repair and 2 other areas of law. Kevin has been licensed...
Michael Frederick Cardoza practices at The Cardoza Law Corporation Read Full Bio
Andrew J. Guzzo is a lawyer practicing credit reporting errors, mixed credit reports, identity theft and 7 other areas of law.
Mr. Ronald James Shook II is a lawyer practicing criminal law, traffic offenses, speeding tickets and 102 other areas of law.
Aaron M Swift is a lawyer practicing automobile fraud, bankruptcy chapter 7, bankruptcy litigation and 45 other areas of law. Aaron received a B.A. de...
Kellam Thomas Parks is a lawyer practicing family law, credit report disputes, personal injury and 4 other areas of law. Kellam received a B.A. degree...
Adam Guttmann Singer is a lawyer practicing credit report errors, employment and criminal background checks, tenant / housing background check errors ...
Keith Hirschorn is a lawyer practicing criminal, criminal law, assault and battery and 60 other areas of law. Keith received a B.A. degree from James ...
What is Identity Theft?
Identity Theft is the branch of law that governs the rights, obligations, and disputes that arise within its subject matter. In the United States, identity theft sits at the intersection of statutes enacted by Congress, the regulations issued by federal agencies, the laws passed by all fifty state legislatures, and the body of judge-made decisions known as the common law. Because every state writes its own version of the rules, the way identity theft works in one jurisdiction can look noticeably different from how it works in another, and that is one of the main reasons attorneys in this area focus their practice geographically — to stay fluent in the local statutes, court rules, and judicial preferences that shape outcomes.
At a practical level, Identity Theft attorneys spend their time on three categories of work. The first is advice and prevention: counselling clients on how to structure transactions, draft documents, and conduct business so that legal risk is minimised before a dispute ever begins. The second is transactional execution: producing the contracts, filings, notices, and registrations that the law actually requires to make a decision legally binding. The third is contested representation: defending or pursuing a client's interests when a dispute escalates to negotiation, regulatory enforcement, arbitration, or litigation in court.
The clients who hire Identity Theft lawyers range from individuals navigating a single life event to multinational corporations with complex regulatory exposure. What unifies them is the need for an experienced lawyer who knows the relevant code sections, has appeared in the relevant courts, and can translate the strategic options into language a client can act on. AttorneyQnA currently lists 694 verified identity theft attorneys across the United States, each with a public profile showing their bar admissions, years in practice, and the kinds of matters they have handled — with the deepest concentration of practitioners in Alabama.
When do you need an Identity Theft attorney?
Most people contact an identity theft lawyer for one of two reasons: something is about to happen that they want done correctly the first time, or something has gone wrong and they need it fixed before it gets worse. The earlier you involve counsel, the more options you usually have, and the lower the cost of getting to a resolution tends to be. The scenarios below are the ones we see most often on AttorneyQnA from prospective clients searching for identity theft representation.
Once your signature is on a contract, settlement, lease, or release, your bargaining leverage drops sharply. A short pre-signature review by an identity theft lawyer is the cheapest insurance you can buy.
Cease-and-desist letters, regulatory notices, and demand letters all start clocks. Missing the response window can convert a manageable problem into a default judgment or formal enforcement action.
Statutes of limitations, filing windows, and appeal periods are jurisdictional — courts cannot extend them as a favour. If you can identify a date that matters, you need a lawyer before that date arrives.
The moment opposing counsel appears, the conversation moves out of normal English and into procedural language. Continuing unrepresented usually means losing ground you cannot recover later.
Forming an entity, choosing a venue, structuring a deal, or selecting a remedy each has long-term consequences. A consultation at the planning stage is far cheaper than redoing it after the fact.
Multi-state matters bring conflict-of-laws questions that change which statutes apply and which court has authority. An attorney licensed in the right jurisdiction is not optional.
If any of the situations above describes where you are right now, the next step is a focused consultation. Use the Ask a Lawyer tool for short written questions, or browse the 694 identity theft attorneys listed above to book a paid consultation directly.
How to choose an Identity Theft attorney
The single biggest factor in choosing an identity theft lawyer is fit with your specific matter. A lawyer with twenty years of identity theft experience but no exposure to your particular sub-issue can easily be a worse choice than a five-year associate who has handled the same problem repeatedly. We recommend running every prospective lawyer through the same five-step checklist before signing an engagement letter.
- Bar admission in the correct jurisdiction. Confirm the lawyer is admitted in the state — and where relevant, the federal district — where your matter sits. The lawyer's profile on AttorneyQnA shows every bar admission on file, and the underlying state bar's "lawyer lookup" tool will confirm active standing in under a minute.
- Direct experience with your fact pattern. Ask plainly: "How many matters like mine have you handled in the last three years, and how did they resolve?" An honest answer reveals more than years-in-practice alone.
- A written fee agreement. Whether hourly, flat fee, contingent, or hybrid, the engagement letter should specify what is included, what triggers additional charges, and how disputes are handled. Avoid lawyers who resist writing the terms down.
- Communication cadence. Decide upfront how often you expect updates, who your day-to-day contact will be, and what response time is reasonable. The number-one complaint filed with state bar grievance committees is not malpractice — it is non-communication.
- Conflict check + reputation pulse. Make sure the lawyer has run a formal conflict check, then spend ten minutes reading independent reviews and any public disciplinary history. The state bar's website is authoritative for the second; the lawyer's AttorneyQnA profile collects the first.
Once you have a shortlist, schedule consultations with two or three. Lawyers vary widely in temperament, and the right strategic match for your case is sometimes the second or third lawyer you meet — not the first.
How much does an Identity Theft lawyer cost?
Legal fees in the United States are not regulated by a uniform schedule, so what you pay an identity theft lawyer depends on the billing model the lawyer offers, the complexity of your matter, and the local market. There are four billing structures used in this practice area; most engagements use one, but hybrid arrangements are increasingly common.
1. Hourly billing
The default model for most non-contingent matters. Rates for identity theft attorneys in the U.S. typically range from $150–$250/hour in smaller markets to $400–$700/hour in major metropolitan areas, with senior partners at large firms commanding $900/hour and above. Hourly billing is fairest when the scope of work is genuinely unpredictable, but it creates an incentive structure that the client has to monitor.
2. Flat fee
Increasingly used for well-defined transactions — incorporations, will drafting, single-issue filings, uncontested matters. A flat fee tells you exactly what the deliverable will cost, and the lawyer absorbs the risk of unexpected complexity. Ask whether the flat fee includes filing fees, third-party costs, and any post-filing follow-up.
3. Contingency
Where it is permitted by the rules of professional conduct — most often in plaintiff-side identity theft work involving monetary recovery — the lawyer is paid a percentage of the proceeds, typically 33% before suit is filed and 40% after. The client pays nothing if there is no recovery. Contingency fees align the lawyer's economics with yours, but the percentage compounds across time, so very strong cases sometimes do better on hourly billing.
4. Retainer / subscription
A monthly fee that buys a defined block of access or hours. This is common for businesses with ongoing identity theft needs — contract review, employee questions, regulatory check-ins. A subscription smooths out spending and gives the lawyer a reason to know your operation in depth.
Whichever model you choose, ask for an itemised written estimate before the engagement begins, and ask explicitly what is not covered. Surprise expenses are the most common source of attorney-client friction.
Frequently asked questions about identity theft
How quickly can an identity theft lawyer review my matter?
Most lawyers can schedule an initial consultation within 1–3 business days. Urgent matters — pending deadlines, time-sensitive notices, court-ordered hearings — should be flagged in your first message; many lawyers reserve emergency consultation slots for that reason. If you need a written answer faster, the Ask a Lawyer tool typically returns answers in under 24 hours.
Do I need a identity theft lawyer in my exact city, or anywhere in my state?
Bar admission is the controlling rule: any attorney licensed in your state can represent you in that state's courts and agencies, regardless of which city they're based in. Practical proximity still matters for in-person meetings, local court familiarity, and access to the local bench and bar. For state-level filings and remote-friendly matters, an attorney elsewhere in the same state often works fine.
Will an initial consultation cost me anything?
Many identity theft attorneys offer a free 15- to 30-minute initial consultation; others charge a flat consultation fee that may be credited against the engagement if you hire them. The lawyer's profile lists the consultation policy. Free does not always mean better — a fee-based consultation is sometimes the sign of a lawyer who treats their time, and yours, seriously.
What documents should I bring to the first meeting?
Bring every contract, notice, letter, filing, or written communication connected to the matter; a written timeline of events with dates; the names and contact details of every other party involved; and any deadlines or hearing dates you are already aware of. Even an incomplete file is more useful than a verbal summary alone.
Can I change lawyers if I am not happy with mine?
Yes. Clients can discharge their lawyer at any time, for any reason, by written notice. Your case file belongs to you and must be transferred to your new counsel. Any unpaid fees through the date of discharge remain owed; any unearned advance must be refunded. If you are mid-litigation, the court typically must approve the substitution, but approval is routine.
How long does an typical identity theft matter take?
It depends almost entirely on whether the matter is transactional or contested. A transactional matter — a contract, a filing, a single-step transaction — can resolve in days to weeks. A contested matter — anything involving disputed facts, court intervention, or regulatory action — typically takes months at minimum, and complex cases can run multiple years. Your lawyer should give you a realistic outside estimate at intake.
Are identity theft lawyer fees tax-deductible?
It depends on the nature of the matter and current tax law. Fees connected to producing or collecting taxable income, managing investment property, or operating a business are often deductible; fees for personal matters generally are not. Because rules change, confirm deductibility with a tax professional for the year in which the fees are paid.
What is the difference between identity theft and the related practice areas?
Identity Theft overlaps with several adjacent areas — see the related-practice-area grid below for direct links. Choosing the right lawyer often means picking the one whose primary focus matches the heart of your problem, even if multiple labels could technically apply. When you are unsure, list your situation in your own words to two lawyers from neighbouring areas and ask which one of them is the better fit; honest lawyers will tell you.
Find identity theft attorneys by state
Each state link below opens the identity theft roster for that jurisdiction, with the local statute of limitations, court-system overview, and verified attorneys.
Identity Theft Law Firms
Main Law Firm
Winter Park
Walton Law Firm
San Marcos
Bruner Law Firm
Fort Walton Beach
J&Y Law Firm
Los Angeles
West Law Firm
Charleston
John T. Floyd Law Firm
Houston
Identity Theft by State
All states →Find identity theft attorneys in every US state. Each state link opens a hub with verified attorneys, the state filing deadline, and a free attorney match.