Erick Porras Rivera, 66, was arrested for impersonating an attorney after he was found in a Riverside courtroom attempting to represent a defendant. Sheriff's deputies began investigating after someone reported him, prompting Rivera to flee before questioning. Investigators discovered he had collected fees from clients while fraudulently posing as a licensed attorney. He was arrested on charges including false impersonation and theft. Interestingly, if charged, Rivera could potentially represent himself in court, highlighting the irony of the situation.
Rivera, 66, wore a suit and was well-groomed, blending in with the attorneys as he prepared to represent a defendant in a criminal case.
Rivera was pretending to be an attorney based in Orange County, leading to a deputy investigation after someone alerted them.
Deputies served a search warrant at Rivera's home where he was arrested on suspicion of false impersonation and practicing law without a license.
One lawyer noted wryly that if Rivera is charged, he could legally act as his own attorney.
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