DA warns of “Notario Fraud” – Scammers who are practicing law without a license
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today a warning to the public to be on the lookout for “Notario Fraud.” In California, it is a crime to practice law or give legal advice without being a licensed attorney. Unfortunately, there are individuals and businesses who often target immigrant communities claiming to be lawyers by using the […]
Ex-felon Sworn In as a Lawyer by Same Judge Who Sentenced Him for Bank Robbery 20 Years Ago
Robert “Bob” VanSumeren of Michigan was sworn in as a lawyer by Judge Michael Smith in winter 2019. Two decades previously, he had been sentenced to up to 20 years in prison for bank robbery by the very same judge. VanSumeren’s road to redemption was helped along by the support of a very special family. […]
