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An Orange County judge, Israel Claustro, pled guilty to Workers’ Compensation fraud. His sentencing is on calendar for June 26th 2026.

Lonce Lamonte | April 6, 2026

A former Orange County Superior Court judge and deputy district attorney, Israel Claustro, is scheduled for sentencing on June 26^th 2026.

Claustro pleaded guilty to workers’ compensation fraud on Monday, January 12^th 2026, when he changed his plea from not-guilty to guilty in Santa Ana federal court. He agreed to resign from his position as a family court judge after taking a plea deal and admitting to one count of mail fraud.

Israel Claustro is a 50-year-old former Orange County District Attorney prosecutor. After more than two decades as a prosecutor, in 2022 he successfully campaigned for a judicial seat.

On January 12^th, he appeared before federal Judge Douglas F. McCormick. This was his first appearance as a criminal defendant and he was then released on his own recognizance.

Judge McCormick asked Claustro, “Do you understand what the government alleges you did?”

“Yes, I do,” Claustro replied.

One of his defense attorneys is Paul Meyer, a well-known Southern California lawyer who regularly represents fraud defendants. His other attorney is Craig Wilke.

Dr. Munir Uwaydah once again sues a Lebanese businessman this time for over fourteen million dollars after defrauding a Santa Monica court in 2009. Defendant files a demurrer challenging the new complaint.

Lonce Lamonte | March 28, 2026

For one particular medical doctor, Dr. Munir Uwaydah, fraudulent activity worldwide is his lifeway.

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Jorge Alexandria | February 27th, 2026

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Lonce Lamonte | February 23rd, 2026

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California Bar Association still hellbent on getting former Uwaydah attorney Matthew Rifat disbarred. Infamous Dr. Munir Uwaydah now suing Matthew for malpractice. Part 1

Lonce Lamonte | February 20th, 2026

The pitchforks don’t seem to cease raining down on Southern California attorney Matthew Rifat. And true to form, Dr. Uwaydah, who presently lives in Beirut, Lebanon, is following his pattern and practice of suing his former lawyers. He uses his lawyers up, pushes their ethics to the limits, spits them out, and then sues them. ... Read More

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Lonce Lamonte | February 3rd, 2026

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When prosecutors give their all but don’t win. Part 2. LA prosecutor in Uwaydah case says they got outgunned.

Lonce Lamonte | January 20th, 2026

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