Just spoke with the Murrieta police and I was referred to the "licensing" department. The lady was very nice, but she had no record of a Credit Partnership ever having a license in Riverside county. She referred me back to the police to file a criminal complaint, which I have not done yet.

I did find that Troy A. Hall used to have a practice with a Mr. Kodam. Here is their info:

Hall & Kodam (now Kodam and Assoc.)
41743 Enterprise Cir N
Temecula, CA 92590 - 5645
(951) 296-2336

I called this number and the receptionist explained, in a very dark tone, that Mr. Hall no longer practiced there. However, I find it interesting that the address for this firm is the same one that is posted on the CA Bar website for Credit Partnership.

I'd be interested to find out just how long ago Mr. Troy A. Hall, Esq. stopped practicing at this firm. Very curious, indeed.

i can't believe this! i have a ton of money through them!! i had called them in dec and trisha was saying that i didnt owe any money but now i am getting random phone calls stating that credit partnership never paid them!! i have the same address that all of you have... what do i do or say to the companies that keep calling me about oweing them money? i don't know what to do... what do you guys say... i really want to fight this...

[david]

lvlyhawaiiangrl, have your filed your complaint against Credit Partnership with the state bar council and the local police. You must also send a copy of your complaint to the local AG's office.

After you have filed all these official complaints with the concerned authorities, forward the copies to your creditors. They might stop calling you understanding the situation.

Although it is important to file a complaint with the police, Credit Partnership supposedly practiced in Riverside county. I'm in San Diego county and filing in person in Murrieta is not an easy task.

FYI. I did receive a letter back from the BBB stating that they tried to resolve my complaint with Credit Partnership but too were ignored (no doubt, THEY'RE CLOSED!). However, the BBB stated that they would keep my complaint on file for three years and anyone inquiring about Credit Partnership would be notified of such complaint.

Anyone ever see the Turko Files on KUSI News? Perhaps we should contact him too.

Also, I sent off (UPS overnight) my complaint letter today to the State Bar of CA. I should hear something back from them within 2 to 3 weeks on whether or not they will accept my complaint. If they do, then I can file for a refund through their Client Security Fund (although this is also not guaranteed and I have to prove once again that I was defrauded). But the more of us who file complaints with the State Bar of CA, the better shot we have at a positive outcome. Here a the link to the complaint form. http://www.calbar.ca.gov/calbar/pdfs/DispComp.pdf

I too, like all of you have been taking for a ride by Credit Partnership. They have over $5,000 of my money which would have easily paid off one of my 2 debts left on there but the would not settle for the 90% my credit card wanted as payoff. Now I am being sued by that creditor plus $1,000 for the legal fees the added on. I have been trying for the last 9 months to get a straight answer from Credit Part. what it would take to settle all of this in order to close my account with them. Obviously, they were just interested in getting my monthly payment and not concerned with actually settling my accounts. I have been trying to get out for 8 months. Now I'm out of all my money.

I know they had an office in El Cajon, CA at some point. I think it was a remote office. I dropped off a payment their before. They used a 3Com phone system whick would allow any person within the company to work from any location with a high speed internet connection. It's sad too that all info was hosted by their servers, which are now offline!!!

Ive been with creditpartnership for over 3 years and they settled a few of my creditors but before the holidays they left the face of the earth dissconnected phones, web site ect. I have 2500 dollars with them and filed acomplaint with the bbb #98082898 please reply with news on this dkyleus(at)cox.net

I think a class action is in order. Think about the amount of $$$ we're dealing with here. Probabl average of $2500 per client. When I looked him up on the CA State Bar, it gives a Temecula address. I drove by there today, and the place was empty. I know how place to a lien on his house, and place liens on everything else he owns, but I'd rather get it the easy way.

i just got the letter from the state bar and got the # to call for the application to get my refund
2137****** hopefully all will go well after this

Personal information removed for your safety - Vikas

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.

I just mailed off my complaint to the state bar. I enclosed my contract, my letter of complaint, and my bank statements showing the debits made.

Hawaiian girl-how long did it take the state bar to get back to you?

Hi All,

I'm new to this site and found it by doing a search for Creadit Partnerships. I've read through all the threads, but could someone please summarize the steps that should be taken to try and get our money back. Both my wife and my mom are in the same situation as most of you here. And it looks like i'll be helping both of them with trying to resolve this situation.

I know my mom has received that letter from the State, but not my wife. If anyone could please list out the suggested steps to take, we would greatly appreciate it. From what I gathered so far, we should:

1. File a complaint with the local Police Dept

2. Contact out local DA office (we're in the Bay Area) Or do we contact the DA office of the company's location.

3. Contact all CCs involved with Cred. Partnership to make sure:
a) They've been paid or contacted by Cred Part.
b) and/or explain the situation with Cred Part.

4) File a complaint with:
a) The State Attorney's General Office
b) The BBB

5) Anything else?

Thanks for the information everyone has provided so far. It is a great relief to know there is forum like this to help folks out.

Mr. Kodam has a website, but has gotten Troy Hall's name off of it. However....on hallkodamlaw.com they have Mr. Kodam practicing bankruptcys in southern california. Sounds funny that Hr. Hall would reduce debt, and them maybe refer you to Mr. Kodam to go Bankrupt? Anybody know a good class action lawyer in CA? The more I dig, the better this gets.

PS-on the BBB website, they have complaints going back to 2003.

Troy A. Hall & Jennifer Hall-Murr
Murrieta, CA
951-698-0280

Public records are great to have access to.

Ryno, thanks for the number. I actually called it and got a machine with a woman's voice and a child (presumable their's) but it didn't identify "the Hall residence". I didn't leave a message though, not exactly sure what to say, "hey you so and so, I'm going to sue you!", not exactly. So I'll wait for the State Bar to contact me and see where I go from there. I also just filled out the complaint form that I received from the Riverside DA's office and am getting ready to UPS that this afternoon.

To SamS. I feel your pain and for what it's worth the best thing for you to do is contact the Murrieta police and file a complaint, first and farmost. Then go onto the State Bar of CA website and file a complaint (you can't request a refund until your complaint is approved). File a complaint with the FTC and the BBB as well. And, unfortunately, you cannot file a complaint with the Atty General's office until you do file a report with the police.

Good luck to you and be sure to check this site regularly. I'm finding all sorts of information and indirect support to help keep me energized for the long road ahead.

Susie-

I found the number by chance. Thought it would be amusing to post it. I wish to do no harm to a wife and child, only get back what I am due.

I'll post back when I get a letter back from the State Bar. I mailed all my stuff off this morning. We'll see what happens.