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Disbarred attorneys still 'practicing' in Indiana
If a non-lawyer took your money in Indiana — under the guise of disbarred attorneys still 'practicing' — Indiana law is on your side. Here's how the claim works.
Reviewed July 2026 by the FakeLawyerReport editorial team
Why this is illegal in Indiana
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.
Indiana's UPL statute: Ind. Code § 33-43-2-1; Ind. Admission & Discipline R. 24
Indiana makes UPL a Class B misdemeanor, and the Indiana Supreme Court's Disciplinary Commission can seek injunctions and civil penalties against non-lawyers who provide legal services.
Penalties in Indiana
Class B misdemeanor (up to 180 days and $1,000) for a first offense; Class A misdemeanor for subsequent violations.
What you can recover
- A full refund of every dollar you paid.
- Statutory or civil damages under Indiana's consumer-protection laws.
- Attorneys' fees in most cases — often no out-of-pocket cost.
- Referral to a licensed Indiana attorney to try to fix the underlying case.
How to report disbarred attorneys still 'practicing' in Indiana
- File with Indiana Roll of Attorneys — the state bar's UPL committee.
- File a consumer complaint with the Indiana Attorney General.
- Submit your case on this site for a free confidential review with a licensed Indiana attorney who handles UPL recovery.
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