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Mortgage scheme out 3700.00
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mothepig D
map-marker Washington, District Of Columbia

May be same company American Law Centers

I just read a complant about a company call First American Law Centers,I think this may be the same group that was helping me with trying to save my home from foreclosure.I gave them $1789.50,and was told this would be put in an account so when the modification went thru they would make my first pay ment.They would tell me what Citi Mortgage needed and I would fax them my info.Mr Rick Lopez would even call on a weekly bases.He even told me that the sale date had been postponed,he called me on 6Dec2011.Citi e-mailed me on 13Dec telling me that they needed more papers before noon to stop the sale.I started to call phone numbers that had some were disconnected others were from other businesses located all over the States.I have e-mailed Mr Lopez,not gettng an answer.I even called a number,got His Voice mail and a second#.I left a message,the other was a none working number.The sale still happened,now I am getting all what I can to talk to the media so no one else has this happen.I do believe they are a scam.I am now trying to save my homeIf any one else has had a problem with them please let me know at smokey15netnet.net
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I am now not only looking for people that was scamed by The American Law Centers, Iam now looking for any one that feel pray to CitiMortgage Cooperation.They promised to relook at my loan,but they still kept going right ahead with the foreclosure and only giving me and my family 2 weeks to move off our farm.Please let me know if this happened to you.Go onto CitiMortgageComplaits and read the horror stories youself.Let me know your thoughts

sfaccone
map-marker Concord, New Hampshire

1st American ripped me off for $3000.

1st American law center is a service to help you get your mortgage payment lowered. They informed my mortgage company that they were working for me, and that was it. They never did anything else, after 2 months and almost having my house forclosed on, I finally called my mortgage company myself and made the arrangement myself. because 1st american wrote they were working for me my mort. co. had to notify them of the arrangement me and the mort. co made. 1st american tryed to take credit for the deal. They refused to send me my money.People beware, they are a rip off, and I am writting to any media coverage I can find to tell every one not to send anyone promising that they can make something happen for you with your mortgage complany. The service is actually free if you work with you mort. co yourself...don't get sucked in..The owner of this law firm is Dean Chandler.
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Up date: Dean Chandler was found guilty in Federal court, for several crimes. Sentencing is April 27th 2015 in San Diego.

It's been a long wait for many of us that got ripped off by him and co defendants. Over the past 4 or 5 years many have served what time they did get and later placed on parole.

For those that never did get any money back through the State Bar Fund. You still have time submit it to the court in San Diego, and hopefully get some relief.

Guest

These scam artisit, namely Parker Vinson and Shelveen Singh are operating under Financial Services by SS Secure. Where can i report this company as a fraud in CA?

BE CAREFUL- THESE GUYS ARE PURE SCAM ARTISTS

Guest

THEY ARE NOW CALLING THEMSELVES RETENTION SERVICES OPERATING IN THE SHADOWS WITH A PO BOX CALLED A "SUITE" ITS THE SAME GANG AS I CAUGHT ONE OF THEM OFF GUARD AND HE SAID FIRST AMERICAN LAW CENTER. THESE PEOPLE ARE CROOKS AND NEED TO BE STOPPED. MY HOME WILL BE AUCTIONED SOON AND OUR SAVINGS WENT TO THEM.

Guest

pdate: 5 people associated with First American Law Center(Dean Chandler not mentioned) has pled guilty in Federal court on a number of charges, For taking consumers for $11 Million. They will be sentenced in early March.

Nothing in the press release said about Dean Chandler, but I hope he's next. They need to take that King Pin down along with the rest.

I don't know about restitution or if we will see any of it.

Guest

1st American Law Center did the same thing to us. So far we have been contacted by the CA Bar, the IRS, and the FBI. But the last time I looked, this *** was still listed as licensed in CA.......and you know the Feds move..........we will likely never see a dime of restitution........and it's already been over a year since this happened.

Guest

I also almost lost my home b/c of First American Law Center. I am apart of the class action suit as well. I hope its resolved soon and those jerks get thier just dessert.

Guest

Just food for thought, Dean Chandler has been Barred from practicing law in California. The FBI investigation is still going on.

As far as I know the assets that was seized at the time the FBI raided his office which was about 1/2 million dollars is still being held. The Class Action Law Suit is still proceeding. Since he can't practice law I hope he's feeling a little pain like what he's done to us. If you're reading this Dean I warned you what was going to happen if you didn't refund my money.

I always keep my word. "Pay Back is a ***".

Guest

Sorry that is ARDC....Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission. This POS sent a cease and desist letter to me after I asked for my money back.

He then called me from his cell phone and threatened my family and I.

Once again...he f'd with the wrong dude. Kevin Benjamin and Benjamin Legal are frauds.

Guest

Kevin Benjamin is a crook and a liar, he threatened me and my family. I called the cops , the states attorney and the IRDC.

If he comes anywhere near me or my family he goes to jail. He *** with the wrong guy.

Guest

:cry

First American Law Center lost me my home. It will go up for auction on March 8, 2011. Don't let them do the same thing to you.

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Anonymous
map-marker Wayne, New Jersey

J Kevin Benjamin

J K Benjamin and a member of his Chicago based firm also threatened me and my family over a refund dispute. I have contacted everyone and thier uncle and still no agency in Illinois will help me obtain my money that he scammed from me even though I have provided more proof that he ripped me off, lied and did nothing but take my hard earned money.

Hired to do a loan modification and like a *** I listened to his so called legal advice and I am worse off than when I hired him 2 years ago. He is a fast talking Di*kh@***d and so is his staff lawyer Theresa Unkar!

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Kevin Bringuel is a lawyer who operates in a grey area outside the law- financial fraud, embezzlement and worst of all exploiting minority and disabled employees he hires

Guest

I had the same experiences with Kevin Benjamin. I reviewed him on avvo.com.

He challenged it and they still approved it. Please share these comments on AVVO. He responded to my comments very bitterly. Theresa once sent an offensive email string about me, accidentally to me.

They are so unprofessional its pathetic.

Guest

After meeting Theresa when she should have been DUIed in a one car crash, she told me that she could modify my house for 2%. Well, after a Chapter 7 and 13, no modification.

She's either a bad attroney of a fraud. After filing with BBB, her pansie new husband, Kevin Benjamin, answers with abusive language and such a lack of professionalism, it cannot be measured.

Guest

Thanks, Im glad I checked here. I cancelled my bank account before he could get my money. I am so glad!

Guest

:( Well it's been a long time since I posted anything about Dean Chandler. For the new victims just now finding out about First American Law Center and Dean Chandler.

June 2010 his office was raided by the FBI, and my understanding and rumor is that an indictment is coming down.

A lot of assets was seized by the FBI and they're still holding it. A Class Action Suit has been filed last year. In Jan 2011 according to the State Bar is that Chandler can't practice Law in California any more. Rumors is that he is in AZ.

Chandler also had filed BK but the court dropped it because he failed to follow the rules. At this point the Class Action attorneys are going back into court to have a conference with the Judge some time the first week of Dec.

You can contact the FBI office in San Diego and give them your information. Add you name to the victims list.

Guest

Wow! They did me also.

I should have known not to give them my money. Kevin I guarantee you that you will pay me my money back you frikin thug!

Guest
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Yes he should

Guest

I cant't believe he did the same thing to you too. He tricked me into giving him money up front as well.

Its been 2 years and he hasn't filed our bankruptcy! We call and email all the time and nothing! 99% of the time his voicemail is full.

I don't have another $2,000 to pay someone to do this for me. I am going to file a complaint too.

Guest

How do I contact the FBI?

Guest

FBI is involved ..Yadira Dickey FBI Victim Specialist in San Diego CA Phone 858-499-****. Illinois States Attorneys office ...

Karen Sullivan Consumer Protection Division Phone 312-814-****There is a class action suit against these *** as well in CA. If you contact the FBI they will take your info and add you to the suit.

I also have my family attorney filing suit against both !st American and Benjamin Legal. Good luck

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wayoverthe
map-marker Oceanside, California

Good Citizen

Dean Chandler of the First American Law Group is now, update, "1/6/2011 Ordered inactive 10-TR-09403 Not Eligible To Practice Law". Attorney Search Dean Gregory Chandler - #163090 Current Status: Not eligible to practice law (Not Entitled) See below for more details. Profile Information Bar Number 163090 Address Chandler Law Group PO Box 546 Bonsall, CA 92003 Phone Number (760) 918-**** Fax Number Not Available e-mail chandlerlawgroup@***.com District District 9 Undergraduate School Southern Methodist Univ; Dallas TX County San Diego Law School California Western SOL; San Diego CA Sections None Status History Effective Date Status Change Present Not Eligible To Practice Law 1/6/2011 Not Eligible To Practice Law 12/15/1992 Admitted to The State Bar of California Explanation of member status Actions Affecting Eligibility to Practice Law Effective Date Description Case Number Resulting Status Disciplinary and Related Actions 1/6/2011 Ordered inactive 10-TR-09403 Not Eligible To Practice Law Administrative Actions This member has no public record of administrative actions. Copies of official attorney discipline records are available upon request. Explanation of common actions
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Good, now get that *** Kevin Benjamin...once again he *** with the wrong guy. Class Action Suit, Personal Suit, ARDC report, Lisa Madigans office the FBI and Consumer Fraud office in Illinois are all breathing down this little *** neck. I don't care about the money I just want him out of the law business.

Guest

WONDERFUL! NEXT CONVICT! THEN BABA :cry

this guy is a crook!

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Good C Fmf
map-marker Vega Baja, Puerto Rico

Dean Chandler of 1st American Law Center and Chandler Law Group in California

Dean Chandler of 1st American Law Center and the Chandler Law Group and his partner in crime attorney Lou Bruno of 1st American Law Center may be loan modification scam artists. California attorney Lou Bruno, Dean Chandlers law partner was DISBARRED by the California Bar previously and his illegal ex felon non law illegal partner Gary Bobel of the Lead Source is an ex convict. Dean Chandler sure knows how to pick them! First American Law Center was in Oceanside California, not San Diego California, that was were they were operating with their front man Joe Kruk, or should I say Joe Crook! Joseph Kruk is a *** man, helping to delay and defraud people by stalling them into thinking they would get refunds. First American Law Center was raided by the FBI in June and the California Bar State Prosecutor is hot on the trail of California attorney Dean Chandler. Lou Bruno, a law partner with Dean Chandler in 1st American Law Center in California, and Gary Bobel and Greg Rubio, another partner in 1st American Law Center, who was a non lawyer in charge of "loan modifications" with his b.s. "underwriter" scam title, have now opened shop in Carlsbad with Dean Chandler. They just keep moving. Dean Chandler and Chandler Law Group and 1st American Law Center abandoned all their clients, cut and ran. They claim 1st American Law Center is filing bankruptcy and Dean Chandler claims the same but they have not filed bankruptcy yet. Gary Bobel, Greg, Rubio, Joe Kruk, Lou Bruno and Dean Chandler were continuing to do loan modifications under different company names and taking peoples money but with no intention of doing the work. They may be scam artists. Be careful and stay away from these men. Do not believe a word they say. A class action law suit was filed in California for fraud against Dean Chandler, and 1st American Law Center for 2 million dollars. The State of Ohio is suing Dean Chandler and 1st American Law Center. The noose is tightening on Dean Chandler and 1st American Law Center (First American Law Center) and real jail time may be coming soon. The FBI and Federal Prosecutors have not yet indicted Dean Chandler and Gary Bobel but that just seems to be a matter of time. Do not give this firm or these men your money! Federal Prosecutors have seized the accounts of Dean Chandler, 1st American Law Center, Chander Law Group, Gary Bobel and The Lead Source. Beware - be careful - and do not do business with these people.
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Defendant DEAN CHANDLER was sentenced by the Court. The Court ordered the defendant to the following:

Incarceration of 24 year(s)

Followed by Supervised Release of 6 year(s)

Special Assessment of $800.00.

Defendant MICHAEL ECCLES was sentenced by the Court. The Court ordered the defendant to the following:

Incarceration of 15 year(s) Followed by Supervised Release of 9 year(s) Special Assessment of $500.00.

Guest

pdate: 5 people associated with First American Law Center(Dean Chandler not mentioned) has pled guilty in Federal court on a number of charges, For taking consumers for $11 Million. They will be sentenced in early March.

Nothing in the press release said about Dean Chandler, but I hope he's next. They need to take that King Pin down along with the rest.

I don't know about restitution or if we will see any of it.

Guest

Bill,

Again frustration is OK, anger is OK but hate the company not the employees. People hate their Cable company but don't list every employee, people get mad at every company one time or another but don't punish the employees who worked for an entity.

To group all employees as "bad" for any entity just shows ignorance on your part. Also, all employees are "X" employees and most have been questioned by the FBI. Any employee including yourself works hard, tries to earn a living and so on but they shouldn't be blamed for the actions of those leading the company.

So Bill why don't you list your full name and who you work for so we can look at your employer and see how much liability you carry for their presumed wrong deeds. What your doing is cowardly, wouldn't you agree...

Guest

Killing reputations, it really breaks my *** heart that some reputations were hurt. Chandler and the rest of the no good SOB's ripped off thousands of people from $1500 to over $8000.00, causing people to lose their homes and with it their life savings.

So go back and tell the so called innocent one's to testify against Dean Chandler and Gary Bobel and the rest.

And I'm sure you have some constructive information to give to the FBI. Oh speaking of such there has been a ex employee that came forward and exposed a lot of what the so called innocent employees knew.

Guest

For those "good citizens" out there with a bone to pick please note that slander on the web does a lot of harmful damage to people and is permanent...to list a name affects all with that name related or not. Please control your emotions before hurting innocent people's good name. I worked at 1st ALC and none of these people were partners since Dean was a sole owner. All lost their jobs along with the other 60 or so employees.

Lou Bruno..Over 775 Lou Bruno's on the Web and you have hurt all of them

Greg Rubio..Over 225 Greg Rubio's on the Web and you have hurt all of them

Joseph Kruk...Over 110 Joseph Kruk's on the web and you have hurt all of them.

Unfounded comments hurt everyone and this forum only supports this. Sometimes you just have to hate the internet and forums like this. Go to the BBB or the Attorney General and see who they have as a "partner" in this company. Sure isn't the poor folks you listed here.

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Cesar C Cnu
map-marker San Mateo, California

THE BIGGER LIAR

First American Law Center - THE BIGGER LIAR
Hi Just I want to let you know to everybody and anywhere do you see this guy, go around this is a biggest theft on the law marketing, if do you know someone looking for legal help let to know is better to hire a local lawyer,as do you can see on his web page 1stamericanlawcenter and then go to the personal information his a father but I think he no has mother. As you will see all the SH#$%^&@* he talking I do not how he can post a picture on it. Only do you need to see his face THE BIG LIAR AND THE BIGGEST THEFT ON THE LAW.
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David J Eex
map-marker Washington, District Of Columbia

F.B.I. RAID 1ST AMERICAN LAW CENTER

The Federal Bureau of Investigation and several other law enforcement agencies have raided the offices of this "alleged" loan modification company. It does appear the end is near for this group that has been stealing dreams of Americans for over a year. Dean Chandler and Gary Bobel are the major ring leaders and major culprits in this fraud. It looks like the end of another wayward modification shop, and the probable end of freedon for Dean Chandler and Gary Bobel. Federal prison is where you belong when you have lost your way, for the sake of greed. Good luck boys.
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Mike, you are right. I told his partner J Kevin Benjamin in Chicago the same thing.

He threatened me and now he's getting his. I told him not to *** with me....Now look who's laughing Chandler and Benjamin....payback is a ***

Guest

Just food for thought, Dean Chandler has been Barred from practicing law in California. The FBI investigation is still going on.

As far as I know the assets that was seized at the time the FBI raided his office which was about 1/2 million dollars is still being held. The Class Action Law Suit is still proceeding. Since he can't practice law I hope he's feeling a little pain like what he's done to us. If you're reading this Dean I warned you what was going to happen if you didn't refund my money.

I always keep my word. "Pay Back is a ***

Guest

Kevin Benjamin in Chicago is his partner he is a crook also. He threatened my family and I .....he has messed with the wrong guy.

FBI, Illinois States Attorney, the Boone County Sheriff and the IRDC have all been contacted. He comes anywhere near my family or I he goes to jail.

Guest

Has anyone had any luck dealing with the FBI/State Bar of California? We have submitted paperwork after paperwork to just receive a letter saying there is nothing they can do that this time since charges haven't been filed, etc.

OR Does anyone know when they can expect to be charged?

We have had a lot of false hope the past few months... frustrating!

Guest

They should stick CHANDLER IN JAIL FOR ROBBING INOCENMT PEOPLE OF THEIR HARD EARNED MONEY, The stress I went thru , I had to be put on nerve medication , because of all the agrivation they put me through , I jus found out last week by one of their employees that they where raided her name is ALICIA, Does anyone no of her , she said she still works there.

Guest

They took my 2995.00 and made it sound so good , that they could get my 7% interest rate down to 1-2 % , I called them everyday for one year , they kept saying its your bank thats holding us up not us , Then they said , after a year we can't help you , You have to be in default of your loan , They tried to make us lose our home saying don't pay the mortgage for a couple of months , then we can try them again , I said no-way just give me my money back , they would say after all the work we did , no refund, Finally I attached cbs3 to my e-mails and about 3 months later they sent me 2400.00 , they still owe me 600.00 , How do I get it all back

Guest

Well the truth is 1st american Law center had over 50 people processing and less than 8 in the sales dept. So if you can do math there was over 5 times as many people working the files than were taking the money.

Lets look at who took billions of our tax money and have only modified only 2000 loans nationwide. Think the Bank has the politicians in there back pocket *** right they do.

Guest

Rob, You hit the nail on the head. Everything was going just fine until 6/23 when the FBI raided 1st American.

The raid occurred primarily because of a former employee named Frank Garcia that was fired from the ocmpany for stealing $2,000.00. He admitted in a statement that he had vengeance for Mr. Chandler because of the firing. Garcia just plead guilty to a felony as a result of the theft.

This can be verified by contacting the San Diego District Attorneys office in Vista. His sentencing hearing is in February. We had achieved almost 400 successful modifications and for those that we could not modify, we had refunded almost $1million in 14 months of doing business. Bottom line, the banks don't want consumers represented by attorneys during this process as the attorneys expose the fraud.

Note that both Arizona and Nevada AGs have now filed lawsuits against Bank of America for BofA's loan mod fraud and blatant failure to comply with their signed agreement to modify consumers mortgages. Also, there is now a Mass Joinder lawsuit going on out of California and expanding nationally. This lawsuit currently has over 1400 plaintiffs.

This lawsuit will further expose the fraud that the banks are committing. It was not 1st American that was fraudulent, it was the banks and the congressman that are in their back pockets.

Daniel Zge

dose any one know if we well get our money back? iam speeking for all who was taken by 1st american law center

Daniel Zge

they rip me off for 2,994.00 with 3 payments and i am on a fix in come :(

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Cesar C Cnu
map-marker San Mateo, California

The poison of law

Hello guys as we know this company pissed us,They will kill anyone fall on theirs WEB. for now the only thing we can do is made the report with you, local STATE BAR OF LAW,THE FEDERAL TRADE COMISION and you current ATTORNEY GENERAL OF YOU STATE; also BBB after that do you will received an information from the FBI those will investigate those As@#$%^&*l. The going to ask for all kind of evidence against them to take the action ,This is not easy but will worth. I hope they loose the licence soon to avoid more people are victims of this Illness of the law and FBI put this kind of people on jail for long term. those are to help no to made more worse the I loose already around 5,000.00 Same the others ones I try to speak we someone but they do not care. The only choice the I hav for now is submit all papers that FBI ask me.
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mmccain
map-marker Cleveland, Tennessee

First American Law

Does anyone know if the FBI will be contacting any of the family's which have been scammed by this group? My mother who is 82 years old has fallen victim to these thieves. She is on a fixed income and can barely pay her mortgage and utility bills. I was so angry when I found out last week,that she had contacted this group and agreed for them to deduct monthly payments which amounted to almost $3,000 from her checking account. She truly thought they would help reduce the amount of her mortgage payment. They advised her not to pay anything to hr mortgage company because they would be making the payments. they lied to her and caused her to be eight months behind. The literature they sent to mother looked really professional. Who can we contact that will be honest and helpful?
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I was contacted by the FBI so have your mother contact the office in seeside CA.

Kyara Orl
map-marker Bakersfield, California

First National Law Group

First National Law Group is now the new home for Dean Chandler of the now defunked law firm First American Law Center, here in Ca. Dean Chandler the attorney and the First American Law Center was raided by the FBI in June 2010. All assets were frozen and copies of all of the files of potential victims of possible fraud was also seized. The FBI is still investigating cases. The Ca State Bar is looking into the many complaints filed against Chandler. Go to Pissedconsumer.com blog " First American Law Center ripped me off for $3,000 and read the messages. So warning stay away from Dean Chandler.
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Open the doors wide, Dean Chandler is now First National, their press release showed him partners with Kevin Benjamin of Benjamin Law another attorney attached to 1st American who is in Chicago.

I guess those Attorneys know how to shuck and jive their way around the system...and more importantly hide the cash

Guest

Raycheal actually the FBI office in SD is conducting the investigation. You can call them and ask for Ms Dickey.

She's the one who is taking information. go to First American Law Center ripped me off for $3,000.00 where most of the potential victims are posting comments

Guest

I am trying to retrive all my records from this man..of course i went dowm there everything is gone..

Based on the information the FBI they confiscaded all my records..I called the Santa Ana office..agent tells me to CALL STATE BAR OR FEDERAL COURT RECORDS TO SEE IF HAS AN ATTORNEY...SO WHY COULDNT HE LOOK IN THE COMPUTER!! SO I CALLED SAN DIEGO FBI...LEFT A MSG...NO ONE HAS CALLED ME BACK...

SAN DIEGO WAS INVOLVED IN THIS RAID... I HOPE THIS BA......GOES TO JAIL..

Guest

Well of course Services were being provided without question when you turn it into a ponzi scheme it doesn't matter who gets reeled in and taken. And as far as the money back guarantee thing, they would not have gotten 90% of the ill gotten gains if they didn't do it. How did it feel being in bed with the Devil.

Guest

Dean Chandler owes some of his hardworking employees money too.

Working daily to obtain loan modifications and postpone sale dates for clients, 20+ Lender/Client calls a day.

Services were being provided without question.. Moneyback guarantees should have never been offered and the lack of prescreening clients was offensive.

Guest

I also got ripped off by Dean Chandler, for $3500.00, I found out that they sent just enough to my mortgage company to make it seem like he was doing something but they really weren't doing anything. I don't know how much he has to do with this New firm, but it will be a cold day in *** before I ever do business with any firm associated with Dean Chandler.

I hope they through him in jail and disbarred at the same time. How can you sleep at night Chandler

Guest

I have been taken for $3000 from Dean Chandler and his associates. We spent the money in the hopes that we would get our mortgage lowered.

After months went by, our house went into forclosure and instead of getting our payments lowered, we had to take out a loan to pay the back portion and now went up in expenses. Dean Chandler is a crook and NOBODY should trust him. I have been in contact with the FBI and attorney general regarding this. I also filed a complaint in MN where I live.

If it was against CA state law for attornies to take money up front for modifications, why is he still able to walk in public and be able to open another law firm for that matter?

He should be in jail awaiting trial. If you know what's good for you and your family, you will not trust him!

Guest

Dean Chandler ran First American Law Center and ripped us off of $3500.00. They claimed they were working on a loan modification on our home.

They only contacted our lender saying they were working for us. There was no further contact with the lender and no work was ever done. DO NOT GIVE THEM ANY MONEY! I requested a refund several times and was told someone would contact me.

That never happended. They will take your money,be nice and caring and suck you in then fail to return your calls and will not do what they promise and you will lose your home and your money.

DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH DEAN CHANDLER OR ANY FIRM HE IS TIED TO. DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH FIRST NATIONAL LAW GROUP The FBI shut down First American Law Center that should be a clue

Guest

We were ripped of $4500 from the 1st American law Center before Dean Chandler opened First National Law Group.No work done , no refund and now our home is being forclosed on because of 1st American Law Center. DO NOT GIVE them any of your money or you will end up like us !

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Nalini Qrv
map-marker Chicago, Illinois

RIPPED OFF AS WELL

We started dealing with them since Nov, and spent almost 4000.00 and got nothing in return We would call, email, call, email and nothing. They would never send in the proper documentation to our lender and after all is said and done our modification was denied and we never heard from 1ST AMERICAN LAW CENTER to advise of this. They take consumers for a lot of money, make all of these promises and do nothing in return Something has to be done to stop these companies that are ripping off Americans who are already facing financial hardship and go to a company to help and in the long run, really they are doing nothing to help just making it worse!!!!
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Rolande Xrx
map-marker Bakersfield, California

First National Law Group- Dean Chandler

Dean Chandler used to own First American Law Center in Oceanside. He was recently raided by the FBI, DOJ, and is being investigated for Fraud, Money Laundering for violating State law regarding charging up front fees in getting Home Loan Modifications. And now since his defunked Firm has closed he is not involved with First National Law Group, out of Carlsbad. Be WARNED! Look under " First American Law Center" and see how many pissed off consumers there are so far on complaints against him. The State Bar has also gotten several complaints against him. And the BBB has had over 129 complaints against him in the past 36 months.
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pdate: 5 people associated with First American Law Center(Dean Chandler not mentioned) has pled guilty in Federal court on a number of charges, For taking consumers for $11 Million. They will be sentenced in early March.

Nothing in the press release said about Dean Chandler, but I hope he's next. They need to take that King Pin down along with the rest.

I don't know about restitution or if we will see any of it.

Guest

I was taken by Dean Chandler and 1st American Law Center for $4495. I was promissed they could take my current payment and cut it by about $650 a month.

I was also told they had a 98% success rate and was told to check to BBB for their rating. This was back in January 2010 so their rating was very good.

Please do not be dupped by this swindler, he is a bas person and Karma will catch up with him.

Guest

correction on the main header info. Dean Chandler is involved with First National Law Group

Guest

Correction on the Heading Dean Chandler is involved with First National Law Group

Rolande Xrx

Dean Chandler you can keep getting this removed. But it will keep getting posted so people can be warned against doing business with you.

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penance
map-marker Bellevue, Washington

1st American Law Center Ripped Us Off

In January 2010, my family paid $3500 to 1st American Law Center for a mortgage remod. They sent incomplete forms to the mortgage company and then stopped corresponding with us and the mortgage company. We have just learned that they were raided by the FBI and all phone numbers are out of service. The lawyer and owner, Dean G Chandler has since started a new company, 1st National Law Group. He can be found on Facebook. Beware this company and the new one! They only take your money and run. We are reporting him to the California Bar in hopes that this scam cannot continue!
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The marketing arm of this 'company' was one guy, by name of Gary Bobel. He was a small -time transporter of illegal illicit good that people use orally (figure it out for yourself) years before.

I unfortunately worked with him and he treated his biz to biz mortgage leads buying clients just as bad .

. .I know, I was one who brought him some.

Collier Vrm
map-marker Bakersfield, California

First National Law Group

Recently Dean Chandler had a firm called First American Law Center, his firm was raided by the FBI, and everything was seized. So now he's operating under the name First National Law Group. There are hundreds of if not a few thousand that have been ripped by him under First American Center. Just recently posted in the complaint under First American Law Center ripped me off of $3000.00 that another victim after repeatedly calling FALC and not getting a response, called the mortgage company. And it was then he found that very little was sent to them mostly blank papers with the victims name on it. It was felt by the mortgage company that Dean Chandler Firm just sent in enough paper work just to give the false impression that something is being done. You have been warned!
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He did the same to me. He's a ***.

Guest

Kevin Benjamin ripped me off and will not man up for a supposed loan modification. Stay away from him in Chicago, Il.

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