Deposition Questions – Steven D. Silverstein (Eviction Counsel)

Why did you collude with Tran and Hanson to conceal cashier’s checks received by Berkshire?

Statutes: RICO 18 U.S.C. §1962(c), PC §182 (Conspiracy)

Penalty: 20 years federal; treble damages

Evidence: Emails showing collusion on payment concealment.

Why did you argue damages based on invoices routed through Ly Construction, Tran’s family company?

Statutes: PC §532 (False Pretenses), B&P §17200

Penalty: Felony fraud; civil disgorgement

Evidence: Invoices for “repairs” tied to Ly Construction.

Why did you fail to notify the court of Hanson Le’s resignation as agent of record?

Statutes: PC §470 (Forgery), Fraud on the Court

Penalty: Felony forgery; disbarment

Evidence: Resignation letter May 13, 2024 vs. continued filings.

Why did you proceed with eviction after receiving tenant’s USPS-certified notices?

Statutes: Mail Fraud §1341, PC §135 (Suppression of Evidence)

Penalty: 30 years federal

Evidence: USPS green cards confirming delivery.

Why did you mislead the judge about security deposit compliance?

Statutes: Civ. Code §1950.5, B&P §6068(d)

Penalty: Treble damages; disbarment

Evidence: No deposit itemization within statutory deadline.

Why did you suppress tenant evidence binders submitted to the clerk?

Statutes: PC §135 (Suppression of Evidence), Obstruction 18 U.S.C. §1503

Penalty: Felony suppression; 5 years federal

Evidence: Clerk log vs. missing binder in trial review.

Why did you argue lease was void when Berkshire’s own realtor confirmed continuity?

Statutes: PC §118 (Perjury), B&P §6068(d)

Penalty: Felony perjury; disbarment

Evidence: Email from Anna Ly confirming lease extension.

Why did you attempt to coerce tenants by threatening credit damage in the hallway?

Statutes: PC §518 (Extortion), Attorney Misconduct

Penalty: Felony extortion; disbarment

Evidence: Tenant declaration of courthouse hallway incident.

Why did you introduce fabricated pet charges into the eviction claim?

Statutes: PC §532 (False Pretenses), Civ. Code §1950.5

Penalty: Felony fraud; treble damages

Evidence: Fee records with $1,000 “pet fee” not in lease.

Why did you argue “nonpayment” after Tran texted “Hanson has the check”?

Statutes: Fraud on the Court, PC §118 (Perjury)

Penalty: Felony; disbarment

Evidence: Tran’s text vs. your oral argument.

Why did you proceed with eviction after tenant offered to resolve at Wells Fargo branch?

Statutes: PC §1710 (Fraudulent Deceit), Abuse of Process

Penalty: Civil sanctions; malpractice

Evidence: Emails offering immediate transfer settlement.

Why did you fail to object to Tran’s testimony that contradicted documentary evidence?

Statutes: PC §118 (Perjury), Aiding & Abetting 18 U.S.C. §2

Penalty: Joint liability; disbarment

Evidence: Tran perjury vs. your silence.

Why did you use the eviction process to gain leverage for Airbnb conversion?

Statutes: B&P §17200, RICO §1962

Penalty: Civil disgorgement; 20 years federal

Evidence: Airbnb listing at $7,744/month after eviction.

Why did you allow false “new applicant” narrative in court filings?

Statutes: Fraud on the Court; PC §470 (Forgery)

Penalty: Felony forgery; disbarment

Evidence: UD filings vs. renewal record.

Why did you allow defective notices to proceed with one tenant named?

Statutes: CCP §1161, Fair Housing Violations

Penalty: Eviction void; malpractice

Evidence: Notice vs. lease with three names.

Why did you ignore evidence of your client’s title transfer shuffling?

Statutes: PC §115 (False Recording), Fraudulent Transfer Civ. Code §3439

Penalty: Felony; malpractice exposure

Evidence: County title showing re-transfer to Tran.

Why did you continue after your client’s agent invoked the Fifth Amendment?

Statutes: PC §182 (Conspiracy), RICO §1962

Penalty: 20 years federal

Evidence: HBPD notes documenting Hanson Le’s refusal to testify.

Why did you present knowingly false declarations under penalty of perjury?

Statutes: PC §118, PC §134 (False Evidence)

Penalty: Felony; 4 years state prison

Evidence: Your signed filings vs. tenant records.

Why did you suppress disclosure of agent’s resignation to gain tactical advantage?

Statutes: PC §135 (Suppression), Fraud on the Court

Penalty: Felony; disbarment

Evidence: Hanson Le resignation not disclosed to court.

Why did you demand a second payment after admitting in court that the first cashier’s check was returned — while also admitting in the hallway you never cashed it?

Statutes: PC §118 (Perjury), PC §135 (Suppression of Evidence), 18 U.S.C. §1341 (Mail Fraud)

Penalty: Felony; 4 years state prison; 30 years federal; disbarment

Evidence: Court transcript where you argued check was “returned late,” coupled with your hallway admission that you never cashed the check. Proof of concealment and attempt to force double payment.

Why did you mislead the court about tenants’ ADA documentation of medical stress?

Statutes: ADA Violations; Elder Abuse PC §368

Penalty: Enhanced penalties; disbarment

Evidence: Doctor letters ignored in filings.

Why did you advance a case “you knew did not belong to you”?

Statutes: ABA Model Rule 3.1 (Meritless Claims)

Penalty: Disbarment; malpractice liability

Evidence: Tenant’s proof of payment vs. your filings.