Overview
Your professional license represents years of education, training, and hard work. A single complaint, arrest, or allegation can put it at risk. We defend licensed professionals in investigations and disciplinary proceedings before California licensing boards and agencies.
Who We Represent
We represent licensed professionals before California boards and agencies, including:
- Physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, and other healthcare providers
- Therapists, counselors, psychologists, and social workers
- Teachers and school administrators
- Accountants and financial professionals
- Contractors and real estate licensees
- Care facility operators and other licensed businesses
Investigations
Many license cases begin with a letter or call from a board investigator. What you say at this stage can determine whether a case is closed or moves forward. We represent professionals from the first contact by preparing them for interviews, responding to requests for records and information, and presenting mitigating evidence to the board before formal charges are filed.
Accusations and Disciplinary Hearings
If a board files an Accusation, you face strict deadlines to respond, and missing them can result in a default decision against your license. We represent clients throughout the formal process:
- Filing the Notice of Defense and preparing the case
- Settlement negotiations and stipulated agreements with the Attorney General's office
- Administrative hearings before the Office of Administrative Hearings
- Petitions for reconsideration and writ of mandate challenges to board decisions
Facing criminal charges as well? See Criminal Defense.