lvlyhawaiiangrl, did you actually receive a letter from the State Bar after filing your complaint? Or is this the letter you received from Credit Partnership advising you to contact the State Bar?
On the State Bar website, they do have a number that you can call, but they advise that you file a complaint fist, before you request a refund. Is this what you did?
Just trying to get a better picture of what you did so far.
Also, I'm with Ryno, I say we sue! I'm sure with a little time and effort, we can find this crook and get him into court before he skips the country (if he hasn't already).
How can a crook like this obtain a business license? How can he be licensed to practice with the State Bar? Someone must know him, and know where he is.
BTW, I received a complaint form in the mail from the DA's office of Riverside County. I'm filling it out and sending it back today. Also, the lady I spoke with advised that all of you contact them as well and file a complaint with them. Their number I called is: 951/955-5491 The form you need to request is a "Special Prosecution Section Complaint Form". Now I'm not sure what the DA can do, but at least the ball is rolling with them, , the State Bar, the FTC, and the BBB (all of the other places I've filed a complaint).
FYI, has anyone recently looked up Credit Partnership on the BBB website? It's not pretty.