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Disbarred attorneys still 'practicing' in Georgia
If a non-lawyer took your money in Georgia — under the guise of disbarred attorneys still 'practicing' — Georgia law is on your side. Here's how the claim works.
Reviewed July 2026 by the FakeLawyerReport editorial team
Why this is illegal in Georgia
A disbarred or suspended lawyer who takes new clients is committing UPL. Courts treat these cases harshly and clients can recover full fees plus punitive damages.
Georgia's UPL statute: O.C.G.A. § 15-19-51 to -58
Georgia makes UPL a misdemeanor and empowers the State Bar to seek injunctions and civil penalties. Notaries are separately prohibited from providing legal advice or immigration services.
Penalties in Georgia
Misdemeanor (up to 1 year and $1,000); civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation.
What you can recover
- A full refund of every dollar you paid.
- Statutory or civil damages under Georgia's consumer-protection laws.
- Attorneys' fees in most cases — often no out-of-pocket cost.
- Referral to a licensed Georgia attorney to try to fix the underlying case.
How to report disbarred attorneys still 'practicing' in Georgia
- File with State Bar of Georgia — the state bar's UPL committee.
- File a consumer complaint with the Georgia Attorney General.
- Submit your case on this site for a free confidential review with a licensed Georgia attorney who handles UPL recovery.
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