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Experienced And Trusted Florida Fraud Charges Lawyer

Last updated on February 20, 2026

Facing state or federal fraud charges in Florida can put your career, freedom, reputation and finances on the line. If convicted on fraud charges, it introduces the risk of severe consequences like expensive fines, incarceration and other penalties. It is critical for those who are facing such allegations in Jacksonville to understand their legal options.

That is where the trusted team at Janet E. Johnson, P.A., steps up. Attorney Janet E. Johnson has over 30 years of experience and has appeared on trusted news outlets like ABC News, CNN and Fox News. As a fraud charges lawyer, she has been peer-review rated AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell, their highest acknowledgement for professional excellence. Call today to schedule your free initial consultation.

Types Of Fraud Cases

Attorney Johnson can take on a wide variety of fraud cases under Florida law, including:

  • Insurance fraud charges: Accusations of filing inaccurate insurance claims or deliberately defrauding an insurance provider
  • Health care fraud, such as Medicare fraud and Medicaid fraud charges: Including issues like phantom billing, double billing and upcoding 
  • IRS investigations and tax fraud: Accusations of intentionally misrepresenting assets or income to the state or federal government
  • Mail and wire fraud: Financial crime allegations, including electronic transfers

When you are facing these types of allegations in Florida, it is important to take them seriously and to understand what elements need to be demonstrated. For example, making a mistake on your taxes is not fraud and the government will not be able to prove intent. 

Attorney Johnson can build a strong case and help you explore all potential defenses. Examples include lack of intent, mistakes with police procedures, illegal search and seizure and chain of evidence issues.

State Versus Federal Fraud Cases

Another consideration is whether fraud is charged at the state or the federal level and which government has jurisdiction. One key element is where the alleged fraud took place. If it occurred within Florida’s borders, the state may hold jurisdiction. This often applies to offenses like check fraud or identity theft.

In other situations, fraud may have happened in multiple states or crossed state lines, such as transporting illegally obtained assets, which can turn it into a federal charge. It can also be a federal charge when dealing with government agencies, such as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Many internet crimes end up being tried as federal crimes because they can impact individuals in multiple states simultaneously.

Addressing Health Care Fraud Charges

Some of the most serious cases that attorney Johnson takes on include Medicare and Medicaid fraud. These are allegations that someone has attempted to defraud the government agency in charge of distributing benefits or reimbursements for medical care. Examples include:

  • Double billing: When a medical provider bills an insurance company and Medicaid at the same time. It can also occur if two medical providers both submit claims for the same procedure being carried out on the same patient.
  • Services not performed: When Medicare or Medicaid is billed for services that were never provided to a patient. One example involves submitting claims for X-rays that were never taken or blood draws that were never collected.
  • Upcoding: Some fraud allegations include using a more expensive code in place of the service that was provided. This can increase billing charges to Medicaid or Medicare when a lower-cost service was actually given to the patient.
  • Unnecessary services: In some cases, there are allegations that medical providers offered unnecessary services to patients simply so that they could bill the government for those services – a prohibited act.
  • Kickbacks: This is a type of fraud where providers are given compensation, such as products or financial assets, in order to choose certain medical services. Even if the services are necessary, kickbacks should not influence medical decisions.

Medicare fraud charges can also involve identity theft, unbundling, inaccurate cost reports, doctor shopping, forged prescriptions and the substitution of generic medications. These cases are often complex, but attorney Johnson will use her 30-plus years of experience to help you build your case and identify your defense options.

Call Today For A Free Consultation

If you are facing state or federal fraud charges in Jacksonville, Florida, you need immediate protection. Call 904-820-3455 or use the online contact form to schedule your free consultation with an experienced fraud defense attorney.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.