Francoise Caroline Espinoza

I strongly caution anyone considering Francois Caroline Espinoza for legal representation. Though she is licensed by the California State Bar, extensive research shows her law practice—The Law Offices of Francois Espinoza—is not registered as an active business in any of the counties where she claims... to operate (San Mateo, Santa Clara, Alameda), nor is it listed with a valid fictitious business name (FBN). The addresses she provides, including her State Bar listing at 333 Bradford St., correspond to government contract offices like the San Mateo Private Defender Program—not a private law firm she owns. I was represented by her in a criminal matter, during which she failed to disclose this lack of proper business licensure and actively misrepresented her status. I have confirmed this through official county clerk offices and BizFile (California Secretary of State). This should raise serious ethical concerns for anyone seeking legitimate and transparent legal defense. You can verify this by checking: https://bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov (Search by business name or her name) County Clerk/Recorder’s FBN search (San Mateo, Santa Clara, Alameda) State Bar profile: https://apps.calbar.ca.gov/attorney/Licensee/Detail/287117 Due diligence matters—especially when your freedom or rights are on the line.