Overview
- He was taken into custody on Oct. 29 after employees recognized him from a police bulletin, Santa Ana police said.
- The woman told investigators she met him on Nov. 12, 2024, at an office on E. 17th Street, where he quoted $14,000 for immigration help and offered a discount if she began a relationship.
- Police allege he grabbed and sexually assaulted her when she refused, then offered $400 and a fee discount if she did not report it.
- No record shows him as a licensed attorney or paralegal, and a 2012 State Bar disbarment for a Jose Arthur Bernal has not been confirmed as the same person; he has been linked to BMB Multiservices.
- Detectives believe there may be additional victims and ask anyone with information to contact Detective M. Tapia at 714-245-8379 or [email protected].