My ex's lawyer stole my money!

[glfunk]

I was awarded a judgement for $6000.00 in back child support. My ex was to give the money to his lawyer, who would then mail it to my lawyer and then be forwarded to me. My lawyer never received the check. My lawyer contacted my ex's lawyer and she said she was late mailing the check. Well the check never showed up. My lawyer said I should try to contact her myself. After many failed attempts I left her a message that I would report her to the state bar. She then called me and said that somebody had intercepted the check in the mail and had tried unsuccessfully to cash it. She also said she had put a stop payment on the check and the bank would not re-issue the funds for 10 days. This did not sound right but I told her I would call her in 10 days and we could arrange for me to pick up the check in person. When I called her back in ten days I could not get a hold of her. After some investigating my lawyer found out she had gone on vacation. It seems she has not been heard from since and now all of her phones are disconnected. She ran off with my money. My lawyer doesn't even know what to do at this point. Does anyone know what I can do about this? Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[calalily]

Report her to the bar association and file a police report.

 

[glfunk]

thank you for the advice. I have already mailed my complaint to the state bar. next step is to file a police report.