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Tarrant County Man Accused of Posing as Lawyer to Defraud Jail Families Freed on Bond

Detectives report he took about $3,000 per case after reaching inmates through jail video calls.

Overview

  • Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office arrested Ramond Davis Jr., 60, in an alleged scheme to impersonate a licensed attorney and solicit money from inmates’ families.
  • Investigators say he contacted inmates at the county jail, then met their relatives and collected about $3,000 per case for supposed legal representation.
  • The Sheriff’s Office says Davis is not licensed to practice law, and he is now out on bond with several charges pending.
  • Sheriff Bill Waybourn said Davis used the name “Justin” on jail video calls and appeared to target Spanish-speaking families.
  • Authorities believe additional victims exist and urge anyone contacted to call 817-884-1400 and ask for Investigator T. Johnson or V. Espino-Nevarez.