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CBS News
23-06-2025
- CBS News
San Francisco notary taken to court again for allegedly defrauding immigrants
For the third time in less than a decade, the San Francisco City Attorney's Office has taken a local notary public to court, accusing him of defrauding immigrants seeking legal services. City Attorney David Chiu announced Friday that he filed a motion against Leonard Lacayo and his business Lacayo & Associates to shut down. "Once again, Leonard Lacayo has demonstrated zero regard for the law or the immigrant communities he purports to serve," Chiu said in a statement. Chiu said Lacayo has falsely portrayed himself as an attorney and charged his clients for immigration services that he was not licensed nor qualified to provide. In some cases, investigators said Lacayo just took the payments without providing any services. CBS News Bay Area has reached out to Lacayo & Associates for comment. The city first secured an injunction against Lacayo in 2017, prohibiting him from providing immigration services and only allowing translation and secretarial services "in certain limited circumstances." He was also ordered to pay restitution and civil penalties. In 2022, the city took Lacayo to court again for violating the court's order. The court extended the injunction against Lacayo for five more years and imposed a $5,000 penalty against him. According to court documents filed Wednesday, one alleged victim who was seeking asylum said she reached out to Lacayo in late 2022, after the second lawsuit against him. Chiu said they brought on the latest action against Lacayo after his office gathered declarations, deposition testimony, bank records and other evidence of Lacayo violating the injunction for over a year. Chiu also said Lacayo offered legal services to an undercover investigator with the City Attorney's Office. "For years, he has profited off of vulnerable immigrants, taking their money while putting them in legal jeopardy. His actions are particularly egregious during a time of mass deportations and heightened fear in our immigrant communities." Chiu added. Chiu's office alleges the firm provided immigration services to "hundreds of vulnerable individuals." According to Chiu's office, Lacayo & Associates has been operating in the city since 1986. A notary public, Lacayo has never been licensed to practice law, nor has he registered with the state as an immigration consultant, which is required under state law. The city is seeking to enforce the 2017 injunction against Lacayo and his business for five more years, leaving it in place until Sep. 2032. Chiu said he is also seeking additional penalties and more than $110,000 in attorney's fees, according to the filing.
Associated Press
23-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Remote Online Notary Network (RONN) Launches to Empower Notaries Nationwide
Launch of Remote Online Notary Network empowers RON professionals with training, marketing, and a dynamic website to grow their businesses nationwide. MELBOURNE, FL, UNITED STATES, June 23, 2025 / / -- The Remote Online Notary Network (RONN), a groundbreaking new platform designed exclusively for Remote Online Notaries (RONs), officially launches on June 27, 2025. The network aims to revolutionize how notaries connect, grow their businesses, and access industry-leading training and marketing resources. Co-Collaborated by nationally recognized RON expert Amy Curtis (Seitz) and SEO specialist Ronnie Mickle, RONN combines deep industry knowledge with cutting-edge technology to help notaries scale their Remote Online Notary businesses locally, nationally, and internationally. A New Era for Remote Notarization At Remote Online Notary Network, we are committed to providing in-depth, comprehensive training designed to elevate your skills and confidence as a Remote Online Notary. Alongside expert education, we focus on helping you build a dynamic online presence through a professional, user-friendly website that attracts and retains clients. To further support your growth, we offer exclusive discounts on our preferred RON platforms, ensuring you have access to the best tools and technology at competitive rates. Our goal is to empower you to scale your Remote Online Notary business effectively, locally and beyond. 'Remote Online Notarization is transforming the notary profession, and RONN is designed to support this growing community with the tools, training, and marketing power they need to thrive,' said Amy Curtis (Seitz), RON Trainer at Notary Stars and Remote Online Notary Expert at RONN. Launch Event Details The official launch event will take place via Zoom on June 27, 2025, at 1:00 PM Pacific / 4:00 PM Eastern. The free event will showcase how RONN supports notaries in growing their businesses and provide a live Q&A with Amy Curtis (Seitz) and Ronnie Mickle. About Remote Online Notary Network Remote Online Notary Network (RONN) is a dedicated platform created by notaries, for notaries. Its mission is to empower Remote Online Notaries with best-in-class technology, education, and marketing opportunities to build successful, sustainable businesses. For customers seeking reliable and professional notary services, Remote Online Notary Network is your trusted destination. Whether you need a Remote Online Notary for personal, legal, or business documents, our network connects you with highly trained, certified notaries who can assist you quickly and securely from anywhere. We prioritize convenience, security, and compliance to ensure every notarization meets your needs with confidence. Visit our website to find a notary near you and experience seamless, efficient service tailored to your requirements. For Remote Online Notary software platforms interested in expanding their reach and joining a trusted network, Remote Online Notary Network offers an exclusive opportunity to become a preferred partner. We seek innovative RON platforms that prioritize security, user experience, and compliance with state laws to join our curated ecosystem. By becoming part of our preferred network, platforms gain increased visibility, trusted endorsements, and access to a broad community of notaries and clients. If your platform aligns with our mission to elevate the notary profession, we invite you to connect with us and explore partnership possibilities. Amy Seitz Remote Online Notary Network +1 602-767-6661 email us here Visit us on social media: Instagram Facebook YouTube TikTok Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
