Criminal
Apr. 6, 2010
Man Busted for Impersonating Lawyer
A Florida man who allegedly stole an inactive California State Bar member's identity, started a fake law firm, hired attorneys and staff and called himself managing partner is facing charges of mail, wire and computer fraud in federal court.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
SAN FRANCISCO - A Florida man who stole an inactive California State Bar member's identity, started a fake law firm, hired attorneys and staff and called himself managing partner is facing charges of mail, wire and computer fraud in federal court.
According to the indictment filed in San Francisco federal court last week, Michael A. Nelson, 39, obtained the State Bar access code i...
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