Jennifer Felten, principal owner and attorney of RELAW, APC, has been involved in real estate since 1993 and earned her Juris Doctorate with honors in 2006, combining her real estate expertise with legal knowledge to serve clients’ needs. Starting in customer service at a title company, she progressed to escrow officer, manager, and trainer, and holds certifications from the California Escrow Association. An active member of the Ventura County Escrow Association since 1997, she has served as president twice. With extensive litigation experience in real estate, breach of contract, title insurance, and insurance defense, Ms. Felten also handles transactional matters for real estate clients, including licensing, business entity management, and mergers. She provides general counsel to escrow companies, title companies, real estate brokerages, and tech firms. Her real estate education includes completing coursework for a California Real Estate Broker’s License at UCLA. Ms. Felten has been invited to speak and write for various industry organizations, including the California Escrow Association and the Los Angeles County Bar Association.
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Sr. Deputy District Attorney
Ventura County District Attorney’s Office
Real Estate Fraud Unit
Sharing real-world fraud cases and enforcement actions taken against fraudulent actors.
Erik Nasarenko was elected Ventura County District Attorney on June 7, 2022, after his unanimous appointment by the Board of Supervisors the prior year. As the County’s top prosecutor overseeing more than 100 deputy district attorneys and 58 sworn investigators, Erik has initiated specialized efforts to prosecute fentanyl-based crimes, analyze untested rape kits, dismantle theft rings, and expand services to crime victims.
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VC Recorder, discussing property recording fraud, red flags to watch for, and how her office protects homeowners.
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Jorge N. DeLeon, GRI, ABR, CRB
Email: jorge.deleon@exprealty.com
If you’re interested in joining the Real Estate Fraud Advisory Team (REFAT) Board, it’s an excellent opportunity to contribute to the fight against real estate fraud and protect communities. Board members play a key role in developing initiatives, sharing expertise, and collaborating with industry professionals to address fraud in real estate transactions. To get involved, reach out to REFAT directly to inquire about membership requirements and application details.
People who serve on REFAT are volunteers. Responsibilities: Monthly meetings Industry and public outreach Annual REFAT Fraud Forum. Interested? Contact Rob Leatherwood @ VCCAR – rob@vcrealtors.com (805) 981-2100 – ext. 106
