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Sexual harassment is defined as any unwelcome sexual advancement, requests for sexual favors, and any other conduct of sexual nature when submission to said conduct is the basis of employment decisions or creating a hostile work environment. There are many circumstances of sexual harassment that you may not be able to control, or are afraid to report due to your employment situation.

There are hundreds of unique situations that could affect you in your place of employment. Sexual innuendos and slurs as well as content in notes or e-mail that is of sexual nature can be considered sexual harassment. Demeaning names, insults, threats, leering, whistling, touching, pinching, fondling…the list goes on. Pressure for sexual favors or intercourse, even if you submit, is sexual harassment. It is important to know the signs and understand when someone is harassing you. It is better to handle the situation properly before it escalates or someone gets hurt. Contact an attorney as soon as you notice any behavior that could turn into sexual harassment. Read More »

Seven Sacramento-area real estate professionals have been charged with committing mortgage fraud with losses totaling $4 million.

Moctezuma Tovar, 42, owned and operated Delta Homes and Lending, Inc., where Sacramento residents Manuel Herrera, 31, Ruben Rodriguez, 34, and Jaime Mayorga, 32, worked as licensed real estate agents.

A former loan officer, Sandra Hermosillo, 49, of Woodland, along with former loan processors and Jun Michael Dirian, 38, of Antelope and Christian Parada Renteria, 35, of Sacramento also worked for Tovar at Delta Homes.

Between October 2004 and May 2007, the defendants allegedly provided mortgage lenders with false and fraudulent loan applications on behalf of their clients, falsely representing the borrowers’ assets, income, liabilities, debts, employment statuses, and citizenship statuses.

The seven real estate professionals also allegedly provided money to their clients to inflate the appearance of their assets and bank account balances. The borrowers then reportedly returned the money after a mortgage loan was secured.

The case was extensively investigated by the FBI. The agency found that aggregate sales prices of the homes involved in the conspiracy exceeds $10 million.

If the defendants are convicted, they could face a statutory penalty of 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine.

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Sacramento Mortgage Fraud Attorney

As the housing market evolves, criminals are finding new ways to take advantage of homeowners and investors. If you have been the victim of a mortgage or housing scam, contact our office to discuss your legal rights.

Internet crimes are becoming more common  in our time as computers are implemented for use in daily tasks and at the workplace. At the Law Offices of Bowman & Associates, APC, we have the knowledge and skills with technology you need to have an advantage in your case. If you have been accused of an internet crime, it is important to have an experienced lawyer for your defense.

Our lawyers have extensive knowledge and experience in a variety of internet crimes. We assists clients in cases involving identity theft, internet fraud, copyright violations, illegal re-distribution of software, child pornography, and other types of crimes. There a number of defense strategies for each case. Our internet crimes attorneys will discuss your options with you and work to minimize penalties. Your case will be thoroughly examined from a legal and technological standpoint in order to settle issues. Read More »

In California, foreclosure can happen quickly if you fall behind on house payments. If you have been served with a notice of foreclosure, you need to take action immediately so that you can keep your home. With the help of an experienced foreclosure attorney, you can solve the mortgage problem while staying in your house.

The attorneys at the Law Offices of Bowman & Associates have successfully defended many clients facing foreclosure. We offer aggressive, strategic, and professional representation to homeowners across Northern California and in the Sacramento valley. Our knowledgeable foreclosure and bankruptcy attorneys can explain how bankruptcy may be able to save your property, or postpone foreclosure while you look at other options.

After receiving a notice of foreclosure or mortgage complaint, you only have 20 days to respond, or you risk losing your home, property, and rights. Prompt action is key to resolving your foreclosure or debt problem, and an attorney can make sure the necessary work is completed in a timely manner. Making informed decisions is also important, as you can buy yourself time for alternatives such as negotiating payments, catching up, recovering from financial hardship, or filing for bankruptcy. Remove the doubt and hopelessness you may feel when facing foreclosure by consulting with a foreclosure attorney at Bowman & Associates.

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Immigrating to the United States with the intentions of improving their lifestyles has been the purpose of many people for years. Immigration laws have become complex and require specific steps and a lot of time in order to be addressed properly. The lawyers at Bowman & Associates, APC, know their way through this complicated system and have helped many clients navigate through it. Regardless of the complexity of your case, our lawyers will review your needs, goals, and options. Contact us today for a free consultation.

For people who do not wish to work permanently in the United States, The Immigration and Nationality Act provides non-immigrant visas. Preparing, filing, and tracking these petitions will be greatly aided by an immigration attorney. Our lawyers have the knowledge in visa petitions including B, E, F, H, J, L, and P types. For any questions or issues regarding non-immigrant visas, contact an attorney at Bowman & Associates. Our lawyers will make sure delays and problems with your case are avoided at all costs.

If you are a United States citizen, your family members and relatives can become U.S. residents through the five categories of immigrant visas for family members. We are dedicated to helping your family to obtain lawful citizenship and immigrant status via the appropriate petitions and applications. If you want your family to live and work in the United States with you, you can trust an attorney from Bowman & Associates to see that it happens. Read More »

Construction accidents can happen without cause, but sometimes they may be due to negligence, recklessness, and other factors that may mean you will have a claim against another party. On top of that, you will be entitle to worker’s compensation. It is important for you to recover damages for your injuries to the fullest possible extent. Our lawyers will investigate whether you have a third party claim against your employer on top of your worker’s compensation.

At Bowman & Associates, APC, we are dedicated to answering your questions. After a construction accident, injuries or the death of a loved one are going to be the heaviest things on your mind. Covering medical bills, recovering lost income, and dealing with the suffering related to these accidents can be overwhelming. You deserve to know what caused the construction accident that led to a death or injury in your family. If you have a wrongful death claim, it is even more important to get these answers. Read More »

A 16-year-old boy who had been reported as a runaway was arrested this morning following a burglary and armed robbery at a Folsom residence.

Folsom police responded to the 800 block of Willowcreek Drive at 10:52 a.m. The homeowner told officers that she confronted a man inside her house. She said he aimed a handgun at her and told her to go to her room and close the door.

The woman and her boyfriend were able to escape out the back of the house, according to a police department news release.

Officers set up a perimeter and a canine team searched the area. Neighborhood residents pointed out the direction in which the suspect ran, and police located him within about 20 minutes. The youth was found hiding under a vehicle parked in the driveway of a home on Bittercreek Drive. Read More »

Whether you are an employee or employer, you have obligations that need to be met and relationships to uphold. Employees have rights against discrimination, wrongful termination, and sexual harassment. Employers are not allowed to retaliate against employees for reasons related to public policies, or against their privacy.

Many characteristics are protected against discrimination by employers, such as race, religion, ethnicity, disability, and many others. Your rights as an employee should not be violated by an employer. If you feel you have been discriminated or retaliated against, harassed, or treated in an offensive manner, contact the law offices of Bowman & Associates, APC, today. Our employment law attorneys have 30 years of combined experienced protecting the rights of employees across Northern California. Read More »

In California, having over $100,000 in assets after death means the estate of the deceased must be probated. This process can take more than 7 months and there are numerous fees that take away from your family’s hard earned wealth. Instead of losing time and money to the probate process, you can create a living trust. Trusts protect your property and assets from probate, taxes, and public scrutiny. Establishing a trust can be done through a will or while you are living. You should seek legal advice so that you know the types of trusts and how they work to avoid making a mistake.

Trusts are one option for ensuring that your assets are handled after your passing. A more familiar approach to many is a will. Wills must be probated, meaning a lengthy process will take place before anything is distributed. Wills allow you to choose what goes to who, who becomes a legal guardian of your dependents, and so on. A properly drafted will is necessary in order for your interests to be met. Courts will make decisions on their own if there are errors or if your will is invalid. It is important to hire an experienced attorney to help you through the process of drafting a will and make sure there are no mistakes. Read More »

Consumer fraud is a crime that happens more often than you think. Corporations use misleading service agreements to get more money out of you, and they often go unnoticed or uncontested. At the law offices of Bowman & Associates, we are dedicated to righting corporate wrongdoings to individuals and business entities across the state of California.

If you lost a few dollars on a cell phone bill or a large sum of money to a misleading contract, we will help you. Identity theft, credit report errors, false advertising, and even auto dealer fraud are violations of your rights as a consumer. These fraudulent corporations affect many people and must be stopped from continuing their practices and that you get compensation. Don’t waste time fighting on your own without results. Hire an experienced attorney to defend your rights today. Read More »