Investigations
UNLICENSED MOST WANTED CONTRACTORS
For Violations of Arizona Revised Statutes Chapter 10, Title 32
Help us protect consumers from faulty, unsafe, illegal contracting!In Arizona, a contractor must be licensed through the Registrar of Contractors (ROC) to legally perform construction, home repair and remodeling jobs that require a building permit or when the total project cost is $1000 or more. When someone contracts without a license, they endanger the health, safety and welfare of the public, undercut licensed contractors who operate legitimately and lawfully, and hurt the entire construction industry. Also, when a homeowner hires someone who is not licensed, they have no recourse through the ROC complaint process or the Residential Contractors' Recovery Fund.
Have you seen any of these individuals? If so, contact the ROC immediately by calling 602-542-1525 (or statewide outside Maricopa County at 1-877-MY AZROC (1-877-692-9762), or send e-mail to mostwanted@azroc.gov.
Have you seen any of these individuals? If so, contact the ROC immediately by calling 602-542-1525 (or statewide outside Maricopa County at 1-877-MY AZROC (1-877-692-9762), or send e-mail to mostwanted@azroc.gov.
IN CUSTODY
Christopher James Eastwood
DBA Affordable Remodeling
White male, approximate age: 40's, height: 5'8", weight: 180 lbs, blonde hair, blue eyes, known to work in Maricopa County and Yavapai CountyChris Eastwood has 12 complaints with the ROC in the last two years for fraud schemes, felony theft, and contracting without a license.
He is in the custody of the Arizona Department of Corrections
IN CUSTODY
James R. Servellon
Hispanic male, age 40, 5'8", weight 195, brown hair, brown eyes, known to work in Maricopa County.James R. Servellon has 23 total complaints with the Registrar for unlicensed contracting 11 are active. Servellon has two prior convictions.
He is in the custody of the Arizona Department of Corrections
IN CUSTODY
Michael S. Ortega
DBA Ortega Masonry
White male, age 28, 5'7", weight 185, eyes brown, hair brown, known to work in Maricopa County.Michael S. Ortega has 23 complaints with the Registrar and has prior convictions for unlicensed contracting. Ortega is known to represent himself as a licensed contractor and perform little to no work.
He is in the custody of the Arizona Department of Corrections
IN CUSTODY
Curtis W. Batho
DBA Perfect Temp A/C
White male, age 26, weight 185, eyes hazel, brown hair. Known to work in Tucson area.Batho has 7 complaints with the ROC, has a prior conviction and warrants.
He is in the custody of the Arizona Department of Corrections
IN CUSTODY
Jeffrey A. Jones
DBA Economy Mobile Home Service
White male, age 44, 5'8", weight 180, eyes hazel, brown hair, known to work throughout Maricopa County.Jeffrey A. Jones a.k.a. Jeff Jones has 14 complaints with the ROC and also work on mobile homes and is known to prey on the elderly.
He is in the custody of the Arizona Department of Corrections
Mario Leonardo Villa
DBA J&M Construction
Hispanic male, approximate age: 40's, height: 5'1", weight: 135 lbs, brown hair, brown eyes, known to work in Pima, Pinal and Maricopa CountyMario Leonardo Villa DBA J&M Construction had 9 complaints filed against him for contracting and advertising without a license. Warrants are outstanding.
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Abe T. Shepherd
DBA Economy Mobile Home Service
White male, age 54, 5'11", weight 215, eyes hazel, brown hair, known to work throughout Maricopa County.Shepherd has 17 complaints with the Registrar and is known to take advantage of the elderly, particularly in mobile homes.
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Talo H. Sonasi
Polynesian male, age 39, 5'11", eyes brown, black hair, known to work in east Maricopa County.Sonasi has 12 ROC complaints and has past convictions for unlicensed contracting.
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Juan C. Ortega
Hispanic male, age 52, weight 190, black hair, brown eyes, known to work in Pima County.Ortega has 6 complaints with the ROC for unlicensed contracting and warrants.
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