man who posed lawyer gets

by Roberta Cummerata 9 min read

A con man who posed as an attorney, and promised dozens of victims huge settlements for their lawsuits and dismissals in their criminal cases, was convicted by a Harris County jury and sentenced to 43 years in prison, prosecutors said Friday.

When did the woman first identify herself to the man as a lawyer?

The woman first identified herself to the man as a lawyer in 2016 despite not being licensed to practice.

When was Galjour arrested?

Galjour was arrested in Dec. 2019. In addition to the fraud and license raps, she had also been charged with theft, laundering money in an amount greater than $100,000, exploitation of the infirm, three counts of bank fraud and two other counts of theft. The other charges were dropped on Monday, according to Nola.com.

Who is Kristina Galjour?

Kristina Galjour, 45, pleaded guilty on Monday to theft valued over $25,000 and three counts of practicing law without a license. Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Off

Is Galjour a lawyer?

In 2016, Galjour first identified herself to the man as a lawyer despite not being licensed to practice. She gained the unsuspecting man’s trust and convinced him to give her power of attorney, according to prosecutors.

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