Disbarred Illinois attorney used stolen information for loans, luxury car: prosecutors

The Brief

  • A former Glendale Heights attorney was sentenced to six years in prison for identity theft.
  • Leonard DeFranco, 71, reportedly used his now ex-girlfriend’s personal information to obtain over $82,000 in fraudulent loans.
  • Investigators say DeFranco stole more than $845,000 from multiple victims over the years.

DUPAGE COUNTY A former Glendale Heights attorney is headed to prison after prosecutors said he used his girlfriend’s identity to take out fraudulent loans, including one for a luxury car.

What we know:

Leonard DeFranco, 71, was sentenced Friday to six years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for identity theft.

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