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Phony lawyer Howard Kieffer facing an upward departure in his federal sentencing

By Douglas A. Berman

Persons who follow the federal sentencing system have long known the name Howard Kieffer, and this local story suggests he may now break new legal ground in the role of convicted defendant instead of in his previous (fraudulent) role as a lawyer.  The story is headlined "Judge plans to get tough in sentencing fake attorney," and here are excerpts: U.S. District Judge Christine Arguello told fake attorney Howard O. Kieffer on Wednesday that, given his 30-year criminal history, she intends to send him to prison for longer than is recommended by sentencing guidelines. Kieffer, 54, was convicted in April of wire fraud, making false statements and contempt of court. The con man pretended to be a licensed criminal attorney and represented an Aspen woman during a trial in Denver's federal court...continue to full post

Full post as published by Sentencing Law and Policy on July 08, 2010 (boomark / email).