Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California
I owe money to a law firm for a shoplifting fine. They recently called my home and disclosed information to my step mother about the money I owe and the nature of the account. I am 21 years old and a resident in California. Is this legal and if not what should be my next step?
2 Answers from Attorneys
They should not have done what the did. If you want to pursue the matter, your best option is probably to file a complaint with the State Bar.
Jonathan is right they shouldn't have done that, but reporting them to the State Bar is a waste of time. They didn�t do anything that is against the Bar Rules of Professional Conduct but they may have violated both the state and federal fair debt collection practices acts. Contact a debt collection lawyer to sue them instead that way you might make some money off them.
Hope that helps and good luck.
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