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Disbarred attorneys still 'practicing' in Missouri
If a non-lawyer took your money in Missouri — under the guise of disbarred attorneys still 'practicing' — Missouri law is on your side. Here's how the claim works.
Reviewed July 2026 by the FakeLawyerReport editorial team
Why this is illegal in Missouri
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.
Missouri's UPL statute: Mo. Rev. Stat. § 484.020
Missouri prohibits anyone not licensed by the Supreme Court from engaging in the practice of law and lets private plaintiffs sue for treble damages plus attorneys' fees.
Penalties in Missouri
Misdemeanor (up to 6 months and $1,000); civil liability for treble the amount charged plus attorneys' fees under § 484.020.2.
What you can recover
- A full refund of every dollar you paid.
- Statutory or civil damages under Missouri's consumer-protection laws.
- Attorneys' fees in most cases — often no out-of-pocket cost.
- Referral to a licensed Missouri attorney to try to fix the underlying case.
How to report disbarred attorneys still 'practicing' in Missouri
- File with The Missouri Bar — the state bar's UPL committee.
- File a consumer complaint with the Missouri Attorney General.
- Submit your case on this site for a free confidential review with a licensed Missouri attorney who handles UPL recovery.
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