State Bar Seizes Illegal Livermore Law Office
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The State Bar of California seized the illegal business of Irene Carlota Raygoza of Livermore on April 22, 2026, after a complaint revealed that her mishandling of an immigration case left one of a family's sons at risk of deportation for up to 22 years. The Office of Chief Trial Counsel announced the enforcement action as a consumer protection measure against unauthorized practice of law. The seizure prevents further harm to consumers from Raygoza's unlicensed legal services.
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The State Bar of California seized the illegal law office of Irene Carlota Raygoza operating in Livermore, California. The enforcement action was triggered by a complaint from a couple whose immigration case was mishandled by Raygoza, a non-licensed individual, resulting in one of their sons facing potential deportation from the United States for up to 22 years. The State Bar's Office of Chief Trial Counsel announced the action as a consumer protection measure.
Legal professionals and consumers in California should note that this enforcement action demonstrates the State Bar's active enforcement against unauthorized practice of law, particularly in high-stakes immigration matters where mismanagement can cause severe and lasting consequences. Consumers seeking legal representation should verify attorney licensure through official State Bar channels to avoid harm from unqualified practitioners.
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Change summary: The State Bar of California published a new article about seizing the illegal Livermore law office of Irene Carlota Raygoza, whose mishandling of an immigration case left a family's son facing potential 22-year deportation risk.
[INSERTS] State Bar of California seized the illegal business of Irene Carlota Raygoza of Livermore after her mishandling of an immigration case left a family's son at risk of deportation for up to 22 years.
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Unauthorized Practice of Law Consumer Protection
State Bar Seizes Illegal Livermore Law Office That Put a Family’s Legal Status in Jeopardy
April 22, 2026 The State Bar of California seized the illegal business of Irene Carlota Raygoza of Livermore after a couple filed a complaint that her mishandling of their immigration case left one of their sons at risk of having to leave the United States for up to 22 years, the Office of Chief Trial Counsel announced today.
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