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Chrisleys Sue Lawyers Over Prison Sentence
9 Jun
Summary
- Chrisleys allege attorneys missed key evidence exclusion opportunities.
- Lawsuit claims lawyers' errors led to federal convictions.
- Couple seeks over $25 million in damages for lost show and income.
Reality stars Todd and Julie Chrisley are suing their former legal representation, alleging significant mistakes in their federal fraud case directly resulted in their convictions. The lawsuit names attorney Chris Anulewicz and the law firm Balch & Bingham, asserting that the legal team failed to properly challenge key government evidence.
According to the Chrisleys, their lawyers successfully had some evidence from an illegal warehouse search suppressed. However, they claim the legal team neglected to move against derivative evidence, including emails and bank records, which subsequently formed the core of the prosecution's case.
The filing further contends that Anulewicz lacked sufficient criminal defense experience for the high-profile case and even allegedly solicited an investment from the couple. The Chrisleys argue these alleged professional failures cost them dearly, including their television show, endorsement deals, millions in income, and family time during their prison sentences. They are seeking more than $25 million in damages.
(As of 2026-06-09T16:13:09+00:00, this legal action is ongoing, with the Chrisleys pursuing damages from their former attorneys.)
