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Colombian Anti-Corruption Official and Attorney Arrested for Corruption

Summary: A Colombian attorney and anti-corruption official were arrested in Colombia for bribing a former governor in the region. A…

Venice Attorney Adam Miller Accused of Stealing from Clients Just like His Father Was

Summary: The apple does not fall far from the tree for this Venice, Florida elder law attorney accused of stealing…

Former Dentons Associate Michael Potere Arrested for Extortion

Summary: A former Dentons associate turned against the law firm, demanding money and artwork or else he would leak confidential…

Attorneys John Thigpen Jr. and Kenneth Futch Exchange Fists

Summary: Two attorneys got caught up in their emotions by throwing swings at each other during a custody hearing for…

Jesse Matson Disbarred for Taking Money without Performing Work

Summary: An attorney in Fargo, North Dakota was disbarred for collecting money without performing any legal work and other misconduct.…

“American Gangster” Attorney Richard Roberts Offered Prison Time

Summary: After allegedly stealing from four clients, two attorneys, one of which is featured in “American Gangster,” were offered plea…

FBI Believes Eric C. Conn Had Help Escaping Home Detention

Summary: In a turn of events, an attorney accused of submitting false Social Security claims removed his ankle device and…

Attorney Douglas J. Mathis Arrested after 18 Months on the Run

Summary: A Brunswick, Georgia lawyer has finally been arrested after skipping court 18 months ago on charges of theft. After…

Everett Powell Disbarred by Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission

Summary: Indianapolis attorney Everett Powell was disbarred for lying and submitting false evidence in support of his law license being…

Bellmore Attorney Robert Wagner Receives Up to 3 Years in Prison

Summary: A New York attorney was disbarred and sentenced to prison for stealing from multiple clients. Bellmore attorney Robert Alan…

FBI Offering $20,000 For Info That Leads to Arrest of Social Security Lawyer Eric Conn

Summary: The FBI is offering a big reward to whoever helps them find "Mr. Social Security." Where in the world…

Judge Leticia Astacio Held in Jail Until Sentencing

Summary: Judge Leticia Astacio had left the country suddenly when a court order for a urine analysis test came through…