A Rio Grande Valley attorney is facing a theft charge. The attorney, Karina Michelle Cerda, was arrested and charged with theft of property, a Class B misdemeanor. This charge was made after a warrant was issued.

Cerda, who is 36 years old, is accused of stealing from a client. The amount allegedly stolen is $700, and the client was involved in a child custody case. Further details on the arrest and charge against Cerda are available from ValleyCentral, including information from a criminal complaint and Hidalgo County jail records.