Saturday, March 20, 2010

Probate Lawyer Charged With Embezzlement

Authorities arrested a 67-year-old probate lawyeron charges he embezzled more than $500,000 from the estates of four clients.

The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office said Oscar Cruz Parra was arrested at his San Dimas home, four days after prosecutors charged him with embezzlement, perjury and preparing false evidence.

Prosecutors allege Parra, whose office is on Lake Avenue in Pasadena, began embezzling from the accounts of estates he represented in December 2000. They say he then filed false court papers regarding the money in the client accounts.

The State Bar of California suspended Parra's law license on Feb. 21.

Full Article and Source:
Pasadena Lawyer Arrested on Charges of Embezzling from Clients

5 comments:

Lou said...

This activity seems to be happening every day across the country in our court systems. Americans must stand up together and be a voice.

Anonymous said...

I love these "lawyer got arrested" stories. Too bad the vast majority of lawyers get away with their crimes.

StandUp said...

Every time one of these guys is held accountable, I am happy.

Kevin said...

There are more and more of these stories coming out, Anon. That's good news!

Anonymous said...

So another one "bit the dust" - how wonderful! Corruption in the judicial system is ramped.