Steven D. Silverstein — Public Reviews Evidence Map

Clean Sheet • Numbered reviews with excerpts, alleged conduct, and issues for follow‑up subpoenas/witness lists.

Use & Caution.

Items below summarize publicly posted reviews Yelp screenshots and are allegations, not proven facts. They can be used to identify witnesses, show notice/pattern (e.g., B&P §17200, Cal. RPC 1.1/1.3/1.4/3.2/3.3/4.1/5.3/8.4, B&P §6068(d)), and to support subpoenas and declarations. Quote lengths are kept short; links are provided to the corresponding screenshot files.

 

Here’s the red‑flag list of criminal statutes potentially implicated by the conduct alleged in the Yelp screenshots. These are leads, not findings—each item requires corroboration (court files, declarations, records). Turn this over to Huntington Beach Police and District Attorney.

California criminal statutes (state)

  1. PC §115 – Filing a false/forged instrument.
    Flags: “filed papers that weren’t actually served/true,” “said it was filed but court had no record.”

  2. PC §132 – Offering false evidence & PC §134 – Preparing false evidence.
    Flags: “submitted/used false proofs or declarations,” “paperwork said personal service when it wasn’t.”

  3. PC §118 – Perjury (and §127 – Subornation of perjury).
    Flags: any sworn UD declaration / proof of service that a witness says is knowingly false.

  4. PC §470 – Forgery (documents, signatures, material alterations).
    Flags: altered service returns/attachments; any forged signatures presented to court.

  5. PC §518 – Extortion & §524 – Attempted extortion.
    Flags: threats to ruin credit/“drag you in court” unless immediate payment on a disputed or nonexistent debt.

  6. PC §532 (and §484/§487) – Theft by false pretenses / grand theft.
    Flags: taking fees for hearings/filings that didn’t occur; charging cards while not performing contracted work.

  7. PC §166 – Contempt of court (if no‑shows/missed orders are willful and in violation of court directives).
    Flags: repeated nonappearance after orders, leading to case delays/sanctions.

Federal crimes (context‑dependent)

  1. 18 U.S.C. §1341 / §1343 – Mail & wire fraud.
    Flags: using USPS/email/phones to obtain money by material misrepresentations (e.g., false fee demands, fabricated “court requirements”).

Civil / regulatory (often parallel to crimes)

  1. Rosenthal FDCPA (Civ. Code §1788 et seq.) & FDCPA (15 U.S.C. §1692).
    Flags: debt‑collection threats, misrepresenting amounts owed, fees not permitted by law.

  2. UCL False Advertising & Unfair Competition (B&P §17500 / §17200).
    Flags: “assembly‑line / guaranteed results” marketing that’s misleading; sales scripts promising outcomes while routinely failing to perform.

Attorney‑specific discipline triggers

  1. B&P §6128(a) – Attorney deceit/collusion; B&P §6068(d) – Duty of candor.
    Flags: any knowing false statement to court/opposing party.

  2. CRPC 1.1 (competence), 1.3 (diligence), 1.4 (communication), 1.5 (fees), 1.15 (client funds), 3.3 (candor to tribunal), 4.1 (truthfulness to others), 5.3 (supervise nonlawyers).
    Flags: no‑shows, chronic non‑communication, paralegals sending clients misleading demands, charging for non‑work.



 

1Eric S. — Feb 11, 2020 (Fallbrook, CA)
“Horrible experience… lied about continuances; no written updates; tried to bill for a cancelled court date.”
  • Alleged misrepresentation; poor communication; improper billing.
Issues: RPC 1.4 (communication), 1.5 (fees), 8.4(c) (dishonesty).
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2(Reviewer withheld) — Dec 27, 2022
“Super rude, unprofessional, not client‑oriented… just want to take your money.”
  • Alleged rudeness; inadequate client service.
Issues: RPC 1.1, 1.3, 1.4.
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3(Reviewer withheld) — Oct 10, 2023
“Uses a lot of tricks… very rude… tries to get you to admit to fake intentions.”
  • Alleged deceptive tactics in collections/evictions.
Issues: RPC 4.1, 8.4(c); UCL B&P §17200.
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4Stephanie N. — Feb 27, 2022 (Irvine, CA)
“Risky decisions that rack up bills… improper notice… cuts off, intimidates.”
  • Alleged incompetence; improper service; intimidation.
Issues: RPC 1.1, 1.3, 3.2, 5.3.
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5jenny t. — Oct 4, 2022 (La Palma, CA)
“2.5 weeks to even start; forgot details; made me re‑explain; lectures; no status updates.”
  • Alleged delay; record‑keeping failures; poor communication.
Issues: RPC 1.3, 1.4, 5.3.
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6Marjon G. — Aug 2, 2022 (Corona del Mar, CA)
“Unhelpful, ill‑informed staff; raised voice at elderly mom.”
  • Alleged unprofessional conduct; inadequate supervision.
Issues: RPC 5.3, 8.4(d).
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7Mary L. — Jun 10, 2022
“Promised next‑day service; week‑long delay; wrong amounts; no call‑backs; rude staff.”
  • Alleged delay; errors; poor client communication.
Issues: RPC 1.1, 1.3, 1.4.
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8Cassie R. — Apr 17, 2022
“Rude man; cares about money, not people.”
  • Alleged unprofessional demeanor toward tenants.
Issues: RPC 8.4(d).
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9Andy T. — Dec 14, 2021
“Filed illegal documents (claimed personal service); failed to file satisfaction; continued collections.”
  • Alleged false proof/service and post‑judgment abuse.
Issues: RPC 3.3, 4.1, 8.4(c); possible PC 118/134 if proven.
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10Maj H. — Aug 11, 2017
“Hired Steve; different attorney showed up at trial; lost; calls never returned.”
  • Alleged bait‑and‑switch; inadequate representation.
Issues: RPC 1.1, 1.3, 1.4.
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11Sid A. — Jun 28, 2019
“They don’t help tenants; only landlords.” (Owner reply confirms.)
  • Marketing clarity / scope of services issue.
Issues: Advertising & scope disclosures.
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12Suzanne S. — Jan 24, 2019
“Receptionist rude and unprofessional from first word.”
  • Alleged unprofessional client intake.
Issues: RPC 5.3, 8.4(d).
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13Ian F. — Oct 5, 2021
“Attorney yelled ‘WHAT THE F…’ on the phone; refused to help.”
  • Alleged abusive communication; refusal after intake.
Issues: RPC 8.4(d).
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14Tony S. — Oct 8, 2020
“Uses appearance attorneys; suppresses evidence; ‘lies in submissions.’”
  • Alleged candor issues; misuse of appearance counsel.
Issues: RPC 3.3, 4.1, 8.4(c).
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15Jennifer M. — Mar 14, 2018
“Missed a court date; mocked the judge; billed for everything.”
  • Alleged missed appearance; disrespect to court; billing issues.
Issues: RPC 1.3, 3.3, 8.4(d), 1.5.
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16Kim D. — Jan 13, 2020
“Nicole very mean on phone; hung up; no courtesy.”
  • Alleged staff misconduct toward clients.
Issues: RPC 5.3, 8.4(d).
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17M C. — Jul 18, 2023
“Incompetent, rude… ‘assembly line’ cases; charges extra; toxic office.”
  • Alleged incompetence; unfair practices; hostile environment.
Issues: RPC 1.1, 1.3, UCL §17200.
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18Andy N. — Dec 19, 2019
“Paid for notices/eviction; no follow‑up; ‘out of attorney fees and no support.’”
  • Alleged non‑performance; lack of communication.
Issues: RPC 1.3, 1.4, 1.5.
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19Federico P. — Sep 3, 2022
“Worst person to help… lies about dates; doesn’t return calls; doesn’t care.”
  • Alleged dishonesty; non‑responsiveness.
Issues: RPC 1.4, 8.4(c).
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20L. F. — Mar 10, 2023 (and 2/4/23)
“Deceives the public… ‘underhanded things.’”
  • Alleged deceptive practices (pattern).
Issues: UCL §17200, RPC 8.4(c).
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21Freda D. — Oct 4, 2018
“One‑man shop with staff/outside counsel who hate their jobs.”
  • Alleged poor staffing/oversight; morale issues.
Issues: RPC 5.3.
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22Robinson T. — Oct 18, 2017
“No retainer; surprise fees; substitute attorney; forgot proof; last‑minute demands; case dismissed.”
  • Alleged fee opacity; substitution; trial prep failures.
Issues: RPC 1.5, 1.1, 1.3, 1.4.
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23Eric M. — Dec 16, 2013
“Uses foul language… cheap, fast and nasty.”
  • Alleged abusive language; “assembly line” approach.
Issues: RPC 8.4(d).
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24Richard A. — Apr 13, 2016 (Los Angeles, CA)
“Wrong courthouse info; attorney on vacation; replacement ‘worst’; told to dismiss case.”
  • Alleged mismanagement; negligent scheduling; harmful advice.
Issues: RPC 1.1, 1.3, 1.4.
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25David R. — Apr 17, 2013
“Total a**hole on phone; didn’t show to court; lost paperwork.”
  • Alleged no‑show; file loss; abusive tone.
Issues: RPC 1.3, 1.4, 8.4(d).
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26marcus b. — Aug 15, 2011
“Dragged case 10+ weeks; mocked defendant; invoice after 6 calls.”
  • Alleged delay; unprofessional comments; billing friction.
Issues: RPC 1.3, 1.5, 8.4(d).
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27Trisha J. — Oct 22, 2012
“Paralegals handle cases; miss deadlines; drag forever.”
  • Alleged improper delegation; deadline control failure.
Issues: RPC 5.3, 1.3.
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28David C. — Dec 19, 2021
“Office filthy; paralegal driven; aggressive; out of touch.”
  • Alleged neglect of practice management; reliance on staff.
Issues: RPC 5.3, 1.1.
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29Hoang T. — Jan 23, 2020
“Late to trial; sent someone else; no notice; talked down to client.”
  • Alleged missed appearance; substitution without notice.
Issues: RPC 1.3, 1.4.
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30Monica B. — Dec 1, 2015
“Arrogant, rude to own client; no customer service.”
  • Alleged disrespectful client treatment.
Issues: RPC 8.4(d).
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31Sanggol O. — Apr 23, 2011 (HB, CA)
“Calls himself the King of Evictions Land Lords only practice.”
  • Alleged King of Evictions
Issues: RPC 1.1, 1.4.
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