Long Island attorney sentenced to 4-12 years for embezzling .2 million in fraud scheme.
A Garden City, Long Island attorney has been sentenced to a prison term of four to 12 years for defrauding and embezzling a total of .2 million from 52 victims, as confirmed by the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office on Tuesday. Daniel Boldi, 50, was found to have committed these offenses while operating his law firm, Boldi Law Group, P.C.
From 2020 to 2025, Boldi misappropriated over .7 million in escrow funds. In addition to this amount, he was also implicated in defrauding clients through .15 million in mortgage fraud involving two separate deals. His actions affected a wide range of individuals, including homeowners, real estate agents, and other professionals engaged in property sales.
In October of last year, Boldi pleaded guilty to 13 counts of second-degree felony grand larceny, along with one first-degree felony count of scheming to defraud. As part of the legal proceedings, he surrendered his law license but has yet to reimburse any of the stolen funds. The sentence handed down on Tuesday also included a civil judgment totaling more than .2 million against Boldi on behalf of his victims.
Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly provided a statement regarding the case, emphasizing the breach of trust involved. She noted how clients relied on Boldi to handle their funds during the home-buying process, only to have him exploit that trust for personal gain. Donnelly expressed her office’s commitment to combating predatory criminals masquerading as legitimate professionals.
Boldi’s sentencing was delayed twice as more victims emerged, shedding light on his extensive fraudulent schemes. His attorney attributed Boldi’s criminal behavior to a cocaine addiction, indicating that it had led to poor decision-making and ultimately his downfall.
In his deceptive practices, Boldi would misinform homebuyers and sellers, claiming that the funds had not been received from lending institutions when, in fact, they had been deposited into his escrow account. In one notable case, a couple who sold their East Meadow home found themselves facing mortgage payments for a property they no longer owned due to Boldi’s manipulation.
The illicit funds were reportedly used to cover various personal expenses, including payments to individuals via platforms like Venmo, as well as investments in real estate unrelated to his clients’ transactions. The repercussions of Boldi’s actions have left a lasting impact on the victims and have raised concerns regarding accountability in the legal profession.
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