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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“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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“For my family, we can count on him whether it is personal or corporate because he is no longer an attorney to our family business but a friend to our family.”- Luke S.
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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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“- 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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“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.
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“- John F.
J and I again want to thank you very much for the outstanding professional help that you provided on J’s behalf.
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“He saved me over $6,000 in fines and court costs.”- J.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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“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.