Louisiana · Notario fraud
Notario fraud in Louisiana
If a non-lawyer took your money in Louisiana — under the guise of notario fraud — Louisiana law is on your side. Here's how the claim works.
Reviewed July 2026 by the FakeLawyerReport editorial team
Why this is illegal in Louisiana
A U.S. 'notario' is not a lawyer. When they charge for immigration or legal work, it's a crime — and every dollar you paid is recoverable, plus damages.
Louisiana's UPL statute: La. R.S. 37:213
Louisiana prohibits unauthorized practice as a criminal offense; the Louisiana State Bar Association's UPL Committee investigates and can refer cases to the district attorney.
Penalties in Louisiana
Fine up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment up to 2 years for each violation, plus civil injunctions.
What you can recover
- A full refund of every dollar you paid.
- Statutory or civil damages under Louisiana's consumer-protection laws.
- Attorneys' fees in most cases — often no out-of-pocket cost.
- Referral to a licensed Louisiana attorney to try to fix the underlying case.
How to report notario fraud in Louisiana
- File with Louisiana State Bar Association — the state bar's UPL committee.
- File a consumer complaint with the Louisiana Attorney General.
- Submit your case on this site for a free confidential review with a licensed Louisiana attorney who handles UPL recovery.
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