Araujo Law Offices - Downey, CA

Premier Tax Controversy and Defense Advocacy in Downey

When federal or state tax agencies initiate enforcement proceedings, having a tenacious tax controversy attorney in your corner is essential. Araujo Law Offices delivers comprehensive legal counsel to individuals, corporate executives, and business enterprises throughout Downey, Los Angeles County, and across the nation. Founding attorney Montserratt Ceres Araujo earned her Juris Doctor from Whittier Law School and has been licensed by the State Bar of California since 2006. With nearly two decades of intensive practice before the IRS and state taxing authorities, she is known for sophisticated legal writing, decisive administrative appeals, and unwavering client advocacy.

Tax disputes frequently involve personal stress, financial confusion, and substantial penalties. Attorney Araujo and her multidisciplinary legal staff provide compassionate, individualized attention in English, Spanish, Italian, and French. Whether a client faces an unexpected audit, an aggressive bank levy, or potential criminal tax exposure, the firm steps in immediately to safeguard their constitutional rights and personal assets.

Federal and State Audit Defense

An audit examination requires meticulous documentation and proactive strategy. As experienced tax lawyers and irs dispute lawyers, Araujo Law Offices represents taxpayers through every level of administrative inquiry, including:

• Comprehensive defense during IRS field and correspondence examinations
• California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) state income tax audit representation
• Employment Development Department (EDD) payroll and worker classification audits
• California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) sales tax defense

Criminal Tax Defense and Penalty Mitigation

When tax inquiries cross the threshold into criminal investigations or allegations of tax fraud, the stakes become existential. Attorney Montserratt Araujo provides confidential, vigorous representation for clients facing IRS Criminal Investigation Division (CID) scrutiny, failure-to-file allegations, or offshore reporting controversies. The firm works to de-escalate investigations, establish lack of willful intent, and secure civil resolutions or substantial penalty abatements.

Levy Release, Debt Settlements, and Tax Bankruptcy

For taxpayers struggling under accumulated assessments, functioning as skilled debt relief lawyers and bankruptcy lawyers allows the firm to deploy powerful legal remedies. Attorney Araujo frequently secures bank levy releases in under twenty-four hours, removes wage garnishments, and negotiates Offers in Compromise to settle liabilities for manageable amounts. Furthermore, when appropriate, she guides clients through tax bankruptcy strategies to permanently discharge qualifying aged income tax debts.

The Araujo Law Offices Advantage

• Nearly twenty years of dedicated California tax controversy practice
• Direct attorney-driven representation on every complex tax proceeding
• Multilingual legal representation in English, Spanish, Italian, and French
• Nationwide representation before the IRS and federal taxing authorities

Consult an Experienced Downey Tax Attorney

If you need a lawyer to defend against an IRS audit, remove a bank levy, or resolve complicated state tax debts, contact Araujo Law Offices today. When you are ready to find an attorney or consult an attorney with extensive tax controversy experience, call to schedule your free consultation. The office is located at 8136 2nd Street, Suite 208, Downey, CA 90241, open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.