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Get money back if a lawyer illegally took money

State Bar Of California Verified Information

The Client Security Fund is a public service of the California legal profession. The State Bar sponsored the creation of this fund to help protect consumers of legal services by alleviating losses resulting from the dishonest conduct of attorneys.
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  • Accessibility notes
    Contact feedback@calbar.ca.gov for questions about accessibility.
  • citizenship requirements
    No citizenship requirements
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    Available to everyone
  • free
    Yes
  • Eligibility description
    If you are the lawyer’s spouse, close relative, or business partner; or employer or employee of a business controlled by the lawyer, the Fund cannot reimburse you. The Fund cannot reimburse for losses suffered by government entities or agencies.
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    Spanish
  • states
    California

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