NEWS / Unraveling the Web of Deceit: Nevada Woman Accused of Forging Divorce Decrees Faces Legal Consequences

In a shocking turn of events, a woman identified as Cenia Poulsen is facing serious legal repercussions after being accused of impersonating an attorney, accepting payments, and forging judges' signatures on a variety of documents, including divorce decrees, according to a news release from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

Las Vegas Metro police arrested 36-year-old Cenia Poulsen on Tuesday, concluding a nearly six-month investigation. Poulsen, who was never licensed as an attorney in Nevada, allegedly engaged in fraudulent activities, manipulating the legal system for personal gain.

Since January 2022, Poulsen has purportedly posed as an attorney, filing fraudulent documents for various cases, including divorces, name changes, and adoptions, with the Eighth Judicial District Court in Las Vegas. The extent of her alleged deception is staggering, involving the creation of fake emails from judges, fraudulent signatures of both judges and clients, and the use of counterfeit filing stamps on documents.

One incident highlights Poulsen's audacity, as she allegedly fabricated divorce documents, leading a couple to believe they were legally divorced. The couple reportedly paid her nearly $1,500, including a retainer through Venmo. The documents obtained by 8 News Now Investigators reveal the unsettling details of this elaborate scheme.

In another incident, Poulsen is accused of convincing a co-worker to loan her $15,800 by fabricating a story about her father's medical expenses and the need to leave town for a family death. The story, according to police, turned out to be false, as Poulsen instead attended the Stagecoach Country Festival in California with her husband and friends.

Detectives discovered that Poulsen had also posed as a notary public, signing at least 25 documents despite her previous suspension in 2012 and expiration in 2016. She allegedly used notary public identification numbers belonging to others, including one that did not exist.

During the investigation, Poulsen claimed to have previously worked for attorney Douglas Crawford, who himself faces a pending criminal case for alleged misconduct. Additionally, Poulsen worked at Goldberg Injury Law, where she stands accused of embezzling more than $7,300 using a company credit card.

Poulsen faces a litany of charges, including forgery, theft, preparing/delivering simulated legal documents, and offering false instruments for public office filing. The severity and complexity of the charges underscore the depth of her alleged deception.

Throughout the investigation, Poulsen refused to have an attorney present during police interviews. Her association with a pending criminal case involving an attorney and her marriage to a Las Vegas Metro police officer further add layers to this convoluted tale of deceit.

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