CAMPBELL — The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office is seeking additional victims of a former attorney they say illegally provided immigration services to nearly 1,000 people.

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How a really big check unraveled a well-oiled patronage system with Santa Clara County concealed-gun permits James Lopez was arrested Oct. 25 at his office at 1560 La Pradera Drive in Campbell. Prosecutors have since charged him with felonies including forgery, grand theft and practicing law without a license.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, Lopez provided immigration services without proper clearance from the California Secretary of State and did not have the required $100,000 bond.

As a result, Lopez’s victims suffered significant financial losses and immigration delays, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Victims were still stepping forward as of Thursday.

“Local law enforcement is available to help families seek justice regardless of immigration status,” the Sheriff’s Office said in a statement Friday.

“Compliance with immigration consulting laws provides the first step in safeguarding the community from fraudulent immigration services and incompetent services resulting in lost cases or deportation.”

Lopez, a former attorney, resigned from the California State Bar after “multiple disciplinary matters,” according to the Sheriff’s Office.

Anyone with information about the case can call 408-808-4599 or email tips@sheriff.sccgov.org.