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Trusts & Estates

Aug. 10, 2006

DA Says Defender Stole $80,000

CONCORD - A Concord criminal defense attorney is facing possible disbarment, accused of stealing nearly $80,000 by dipping into a client's trust account and charging for work he didn't perform.

By Amy Yarbrough
Daily Journal Staff Writer


CONCORD - A Concord criminal defense attorney is facing possible disbarment, accused of stealing nearly $80,000 by dipping into a client's trust account and charging for work he didn't perform.
      Janet Spitler hired Eric W. Conner in April 2002 to help her avoid criminal prosecution over allegations she had been a straw buyer in several real estate deals, ...

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