LA Lawyer Faked ICE Probe In $90K Immigration Scam; State Bar Court Urges Disbarment
LAist|Dec 1, 2025
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LA attorney Ronen Zargarof allegedly fabricated an ICE investigation to pressure a client into paying for fictitious services, with the California State Bar finding misconduct and recommending disbarment; his license is currently suspended. The client says she paid about $90,000, including funds routed to third-party accounts and unauthorized charges later reversed by her bank. State Bar officials warn immigrants are frequent targets of legal-fraud schemes and urge verification of attorneys. The case aligns with a broader 2025 pattern of immigration-related lawyer/notario scams in California.
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