Medicaid Fraud Lawyer in Columbus
ORC § 2913.40
Defined
- Knowingly,
- Making a false representation,
- For use in obtaining reimbursement from Medicaid.
Potential Penalties
Medicaid fraud in Ohio is penalized based on the amount of money involved. Fraud involving an amount of under $1000 is considered a misdemeanor of the first degree and can be penalized by a jail sentence of up to 180 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. With fraud involving higher amounts, a violation can be treated as a felony of the fifth, fourth, or third degree, which means a possible prison sentence of up to 60 months and a fine of up to $10,000.
At Funkhouser Law, from the moment a client walks through the door, we presume that they are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. As such, we work hard to accomplish the most favorable outcome for each of our clients.
If you have been accused of Medicaid fraud, please call Funkhouser Law for a free consultation with an experienced, peer-rated lawyer.
Real Experiences from Our Clients
Dedicated to Your Defense
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“- Christy O.
Thank you Doug for your continued assistance with all of our business needs. Your personal contact and attentiveness to our requests are much appreciated. Your dedication and professionalism have truly been effective within all of our business and personal cases.
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“He treated my case like he was fighting to save himself.”- J.L.
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“I am certain my life would be in ruins had I hired different attorney.”- M.M.
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“The thing I appreciate most about Doug was his honesty. I always felt like I could trust what he told me and in fact I was smart to do so.”- J.W.
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“I was pleasantly surprised at the level of knowledge, patience and ownership taken while handling my case in front of the necessary people in court.”- T.G.
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“So we were confused and disoriented but Mr. Funkhouser was really patient and highly professional every time we called or met with him.”- E.J.
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“My family and I will recommend him and use him in the future if we need an attorney.”- R.A.
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“As a lawyer I understood the problems facing me when I was cited for OVI. I knew Doug and his reputation, but still had much trepidation about my case. Through the course of his representation he alleviated these concerns and kept me calm.”- R.B.
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“I contacted Doug and he returned my call in a fast timely fashion, answering all my questions and making me feel confident about my case.”- J.E.