Avoiding and Addressing Problems with Attorneys and Fraudsters

If you hire an attorney in California, you should expect that they will advise and represent you professionally and act ethically. If this is not the case, this pamphlet can help you address and resolve problems with your attorney.

You can minimize problems and misunderstandings with an attorney by taking a few simple steps.

The Client Security Fund reimburses people who have lost money or property because of the dishonest conduct of an attorney. This pamphlet explains who can apply and how.

If you want advice about immigration, take care when dealing with immigration consultants or those who call themselves notarios.

Senior citizens may be uniquely vulnerable to legal fraud. Find out what you should consider when working with an attorney.