Shelley Corkins, Wire Fraud, California 2015

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Fresno Woman Sentenced for Embezzling $585K from Law Firm

A 39-year-old Fresno woman has been sentenced to two years and three months in prison for embezzling over half a million dollars from a law firm that formerly employed her.

Shelley Corkins, aka Shelley Kimbrell, was sentenced Monday by Senior United States District Judge Anthony W. Ishii to two years and three months in prison for three counts of wire fraud in connection with a scheme to embezzle more than $585,000 from United States law firm that formerly employed her.

According to court documents, Corkins was employed by a Fresno-based law firm as a bookkeeper and accounting department supervisor. Between January 2008 and May 2012, Corkins abused her access and authority to manage the law firm’s finances and embezzled the law firm’s money for her own personal use.

Corkins used her company credit card to make personal purchases at various retail outlets, including clothing and toy stores, electronically transferred funds from the law firm’s bank accounts to her own, and embezzled the law firm’s petty cash.

Corkins pleaded guilty to three counts of wire fraud on February 10, 2015. This case was the product of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant United States Attorneys Henry Z. Carbajal III and Christopher D. Baker prosecuted the case.

The investigation revealed that Corkins had a long history of financial mismanagement and embezzlement, dating back to her time at the law firm. Her actions not only caused financial harm to the law firm, but also undermined the trust and confidence of her colleagues and clients.

The sentencing of Corkins is a significant victory for justice, and serves as a reminder that embezzlement and financial crimes will not be tolerated. The prosecution of this case demonstrates the commitment of the U.S. Attorney’s Office to holding accountable those who engage in these types of crimes.

The case serves as a warning to others who may be tempted to engage in similar activities. The consequences of embezzlement can be severe, and those who are caught will face significant penalties, including imprisonment and financial restitution.

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