As a professional, you have spent years studying and training to get your professional license from the California board. When you face formal accusations, it puts your license, career, and life on the line. You cannot allow a misunderstanding to ruin your life, reputation, and more.
When your license is under investigation by the Department of Consumer Affairs, the California licensing board, or a criminal investigation, you need a professional license defense lawyer in Thousand Oaks, CA, from Simmrin Law Group to protect your future.
Stages of Professional License Defense
Notice of professional license actions can come in written or verbal notices. Suppose a teacher gets a verbal notice, they will have an immediate suspension while a technical investigation commences. A lot can happen between a suspension and a formal review.
There are six stages of defense and disciplinary actions when you are under investigation. Simmrin Law can help through every phase, including:
- Complaint or crime
- License investigation interview
- Formal accusation filing
- Administrative Hearing at the OAH
- Mandamus Appeal
- License reinstatement
Your case does not need to undergo all these steps, and we can sometimes resolve the matter during the investigation or interview stage. Once you reach the accusation stage, the process becomes more complex, and the accusation is public record.
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Defending Your License
Preparing a defense is vital to show the board you deserve to keep your license and continue your career. We will review your case and determine the best legal strategy for building your defense. When creating a robust defense, we will:
- Review the facts and evidence
- File necessary paperwork to preserve your rights
- Analyze the laws and how they apply to the alleged misconduct
- Obtain an expert review of all records
- Consult with necessary experts
- Obtain records as needed
- Psychological assessments
- Rehab plans for chemical dependency concerns
- Work with a defense investigator to gather evidence
- Assess potential criminal liability
- Meet with the DCA and present evidence
We will try to resolve the matter with the investor assigned to your case, but if we cannot reach an agreement, the case will be sent to the Deputy Attorney General. The attorney general will decide if there is a legal standard for a formal accusation.
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California State Board Licenses
You will receive notice of an investigation through a records request, subpoena, phone call, or letter from the board. The notice is your first sign that something is an array, and you must take legal action to defend yourself immediately. Even if you are confident that the allegations are false, you must speak with a professional license defense attorney in Thousand Oaks, CA, to come out of the situation with your career and license intact.
State licenses are vital documents to show that you have the education and training to perform your job duties. It also shows your clients or patients that you care about their well-being. When your license is under attack, so is your entire life.
Discuss your options with our Thousand Oaks professional license defense attorneys. After we review your case, we can determine how the California Business and Professions Code applies to your situation.
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Simple Mistakes and Complex Disputes
Disciplinary actions can result from a simple mistake to a complex dispute, and it requires you to have representation throughout. Some of the errors Simmrin Law Group sees in professional license disputes involve the following:
- Prescription errors
- Medical errors leading to patient injury or death
- Criminal convictions for drunk driving
- Boundary violations
- Mental illnesses or substance abuse
- Inappropriate or sexual touching
- Fraudulent billing
- Failure to supervise registered nurses
- Errors in charting or recordkeeping
- Aiding and abetting the unlicensed practice of medicine
- Mandatory reporting failures
Record-keeping errors are unintentional, and you should not lose your professional license for this and other minor mistakes. Whether you have a complex issue or a simple error, our Thousand Oaks professional license defense lawyers are here to help.
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Professional Boards in California
Simmrin Law Group has a robust defense for all our clients, and we handle licenses in various fields. The board doesn’t care about your future, but we do. Some of the boards and licensing agencies we are familiar with are:
- Denial Board of California
- California Board of Vocational Nursing
- Medical Board of California
- California Department of Consumer Affairs
- California Department of Social Services
- California Department of Insurance
- California Department of real estate
Many boards can revoke or suspend your license for a criminal investigation. While some investigations are directly related to your professional practice, others are due to your personal life. While the actions you take outside of work should not affect your profession, they do.
Adverse History Disclosures
Your past should not affect your future, but as a professional in California, you must report any criminal arrests or convictions to the board. Many professionals attempt to avoid these actions because they think it is worse if the board knows the truth. However, often the opposite is true.
You can face harsher penalties if you do not report your criminal record to the board. If you are arrested for a crime like a DUI, you need a professional license defense lawyer in Thousand Oaks specializing in professional licenses.
When informing the board of a criminal conviction, it is vital to have a plan, such as what you will do to remedy the situation. Using the DUI example, we can present the board with a plan that has you going to rehab and stepping away from your practice temporarily so you can resolve your alcohol problems. While this is one example, many instances can lead to your professional licenses coming under attack.
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Our Thousand Oaks professional license defense lawyers understand that your work is more than a way to make money; it is your passion for creating a better, heather, and safer community. You care about the people in Thousand Oaks, and when your license is in jeopardy, so are the services you offer the community.
One allegation can damage your reputation before you go before the board. When the allegations are untrue, and you take a hit to your reputation, clients will not come back even if you clear your name. You have a lot at stake. Contact the Thousand Oaks professional defense attorneys from Simmrin Law Group.
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