Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

Re: If,anattorneycallsyouanddoesn'tsaythattheyarerecordingisitvalid?

I have just re-read Penal Code section 632 and, in my opinion, it makes any recording without the consent of ALL parties to the phone conversation a misdemeanor punishable by up to $2,500 fine and/or up to one year in county jail or state prison. Further, subsection (d) makes any evidence so obtained inadmissible in court except as proof of the illegal recording.

I do not do criminal law and I'm not sure how courts interpret and enforce this law in real life situations, but I think it's a good starting point for telling this attorney where to get off.

As always, if you receive a summons and complaint get yourself a lawyer to represent you at once.

Re: If,anattorneycallsyouanddoesn'tsaythattheyarerecordingisitvalid?

I don't know what you mean by "valid". Although it may be illegal to record a conversation, it may still be utilized in certain legal circumstances, subject to evidentiary objections, even though improperly obtained, and a lot depends upon what you mean by "use it against me."