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Civil Litigation

Oct. 6, 2025

CAOC demands probe into DTLA Law over fraud allegations

CAOC is urging an urgent State Bar probe into DTLA Law Group over allegations of paying people to file false sex abuse claims, amid broader concerns about unethical attorney solicitation practices.

CAOC demands probe into DTLA Law over fraud allegations
Geoffrey S. Wells of Greene Broillet & Wheeler LLP

The Consumer Attorneys of California have urged an investigation into the Downtown LA Law firm, also known as DTLA Law Group, after a report alleged the firm may have paid former residents of a foster care facility to file false sexual abuse claims against the county.

"The State Bar of California must immediately launch a thorough investigation into the allegations against DTLA Law Group to the fullest extent of its authority," CAOC President Geoffrey S. Wells, who pract...

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