SNAP EBT DEFENSE

If your store has received a USDA SNAP charge letter accusing you of EBT trafficking or program violations, your business could face permanent disqualification from the SNAP program. For many grocery stores, bodegas, and mini-markets, SNAP benefits represent a significant portion of total revenue. Losing the ability to accept EBT can severely impact your business.

Attorney George A. Ortiz represents retailers in SNAP investigations, charge letter responses, administrative appeals, and federal court challenges. These cases often involve complex data analysis and federal regulations, and store owners typically have only 10 days to respond to a charge letter.

Our firm works with store owners to analyze transaction data, challenge the government’s allegations, and present evidence such as employee training policies, inventory records, and legitimate customer purchasing patterns.

We represent bodegas, grocery stores, convenience stores, and supermarkets nationwide in SNAP EBT defense matters.

If your store has been accused of SNAP violations, contact our office immediately to discuss your options.

What Sets Us Apart

Unlike many attorneys who handle SNAP cases occasionally, our firm focuses specifically on representing grocery stores, bodegas, and small retailers facing USDA SNAP investigations and disqualification actions. We understand that these cases are often built on statistical transaction analysis rather than direct evidence, and we carefully examine the government’s data, investigative methods, and assumptions about store inventory and customer behavior. Our approach combines administrative law strategy, detailed evidence development, and practical knowledge of how neighborhood food markets actually operate. Because we work closely with store owners in immigrant and working-class communities, we understand the cultural purchasing patterns and business realities that are often misunderstood in SNAP investigations. Our goal is to give small business owners a strong, well-prepared defense that protects their ability to stay open and serve their communities.

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