McAllen attorney facing theft charge accused by second client of unperformed legal work
· KRGV (NBC 5)
A San Benito resident has accused McAllen attorney Karina Michelle Cerda of failing to perform legal work after he paid her $2,500 for a civil case. Martino Ruiz hired Cerda in July for a fraud and breach of contract issue but claims she never filed a lawsuit. After months of no updates, Ruiz consulted another attorney who confirmed no petition had been filed. Ruiz then reported Cerda to the McAllen Police Department. Cerda was previously arrested on a theft charge related to another client. Her attorney insists she provided legal services, but the outcome of the allegations remains uncertain.
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