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Frank Racano Pleaded Guilty to Stealing from Late Judge John Phillips Estate

Summary: An attorney hired to help with the estate of the late Judge John Phillips was sentenced to up to…

Christopher Cicero Faces Disbarment for Fourth Instance of Misconduct

Summary: After being suspended in 2014 for trying to fraudulently eliminate a speeding ticket against him, attorney Chris Cicero may…

Patrick Hudec, with History of Failed Communication with Clients, Faces 60-Day Suspension

Summary: Wisconsin attorney Patrick Hudec could be suspended for 60-days for misconduct related to two recent matters and a history…

Steven Morelli Believed to Have Stolen from Four Clients, Turns into Over 20 Clients during Investigation

Summary: A New York attorney’s initial arrest of stealing money from four clients last year grew to over 20 clients…

February 2017 California Disbarments

Summary: California disbarred 15 attorneys in the month of February for various violations including misappropriation of funds and criminal charges.…

Canadian Lawyer Can Resume Practicing after Injecting Friend with Heroin

Summary: After injecting a friend with heroin who ended up overdosing and dying in her home, a lawyer in Hamilton,…

Ex-Attorney Arrested for Stealing from Special Needs Clients

Summary: An attorney is Pennsylvania was disbarred last year and now faces criminal charges for stealing money from the trusts…

Authorities Capture Con Man in Florida

Summary: A man with many aliases was captured by police in Florida after he defrauded investors out of $1.5 million…

Florida Attorney Charged Client for Birthday Party, Yard Work, and More

Summary: Milton area attorney Jennifer Byrom took over as guardian of a widowed client’s property, charging her for throwing a…

Mexican Attorney General Arrested at U.S. Border

Summary: The Attorney General of the Mexican state, Nayarit, was arrested on charges of conspiring to smuggle drugs. Mexican state…

Trial Finds New Jersey Lawyer Guilty of Fraud

Summary: An Essex County jury found lawyer Stephanie Hand guilty of money laundering, conspiracy, and theft in a scheme defrauding…

Maryland Criminal Defense Lawyer Picked Up for Soliciting Sex from a Minor

Summary: A well-known and regarded attorney in the Maryland area was charged with soliciting sex from a minor. Michael D.…