Some of the Administrative Law
State Boards, Bureaus and Agencies
California Accountants - Board of Accountancy
2000 Evergreen Street, Suite 250
Sacramento, CA 95815-3832
800/952-5210 information
800/344-9444 TDD
916/263-3680 complaints
http://www.dca.ca.gov/cba/
Online consumer complaint form
The California Board of Accountancy will deny an application for license for a conviction of a crime related to the duties and functions of an Accountant, done any act of dishonesty &/or making a false statement on an application for licensure. At Spital & Associates, we protect your rights and advance your interests in an investigation or prosecution. We have 38 years of experience as a former Deputy Attorney General and skilled defense lawyer.The Board prosecutes cases against individuals that have a license as a CPA if there is an allegation of one or more of the following more common grounds for disciplinary action:
- Sexual Misconduct by an accountant
- Abuse of Alcohol and/or Prescription Drugs by an accountant
- Accountant's Use of Illegal Narcotics/Substances
- Incompetent and/or Negligent Practice of Accounting
- Conviction of a Crime Substantially Related to the Practice of Accounting
- Falsifying records by an accountant
- Fiscal Dishonesty/Fraud/Theft by an accountant
- Unlicensed Practice of accounting
Acupuncturists - California Acupuncture Board
California Department of Consumer Affairs
1424 Howe Avenue, Suite 37
Sacramento, CA 95825
800/952-5210
916/263-2680
800/739-2929 TT/TDD relay service
http://www.acupuncture.ca.gov/
Consumer complaint form
Chiropractors - California Board of Chiropractic Examiners
2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 260
Sacramento, CA 95833-2931
916/263-5355
866/546-1311 Consumer Complaint Line
800/739-2929 TT/TDD relay service
http://www.chiro.ca.gov/
Consumer complaint form
The California Board of Chiropractic Examiners will deny an application for license for a conviction of a crime related to the duties and functions of a Chiropractor, if you have done any act of dishonesty &/or made a false statement on an application for licensure as a Chiropractor. .
At Spital & Associates, we protect your rights as a Chiropractor and advance your interests in an investigation or prosecution. We have 39 years of experience as a former Deputy Attorney General and skilled defense lawyer. The Chiropractic Board prosecutes cases against individuals that have a license as a Chiropractor if there is an allegation of any of the grounds for denial of licensure as well as one or more of the following more common grounds for disciplinary action:
- Sexual Misconduct by a Chiropractor
- Abuse of Alcohol and/or Prescription Drugs by a Chiropractor
- Use of Illegal Narcotics/Substances by a Chiropractor
- Incompetent and/or Negligent Practice as a Chiropractor
- Conviction of a Crime Substantially Related to the Practice as a Chiropractor
- Falsifying records by a Chiropractor
- Inappropriate billing for services advertised as free or discounted
- False, deceptive or misleading advertising of a Chiropractor
- Unauthorized disclosure of patient information by a Chiropractor
- Use of spinal manipulation in lieu of vaccination by a Chiropractor
- Fiscal Dishonesty/Fraud/Theft by a Chiropractor
- Unlicensed Practice of Chiropractic Medicine
When a complaint has been received by the Board of Chiropractic Examines , it is reviewed, analyzed and then processed. Some complaints are closed because they fall outside of the jurisdiction of the Board and/or do not involve grounds for disciplinary action (e.g. personality conflicts).
Once the complaint is reviewed, the Board of Chiropractic Examiners may determine the allegations are unsubstantiated. On the other hand, the Board may conclude the allegations are valid and they will decide what further action should be taken, if any. The options include:
- Board closes the complaint on the grounds it is without merit
- Board closes the complaint even though it has been determined the complaint has merit
- Board of Chiropractic Examiners refers the matter to the Attorney General's Office for prosecution. The AG will seek to deny a license if you are an applicant for licensure; or the AG will seek to suspend or revoke your license and impose countless terms and conditions to a probationary license.
- You as a Chiropractor employ expert legal counsel to present a compelling and powerful defense so that the Board disciplinary action is minimized, if any is taken.
- Board handles the matter "in-house" and issues a citation, fine, private reprimand, etc.
Contractors - Contractors State License Board (CSLB)
P. O. Box 269117
Sacramento, CA 95826-9117
916/255-2924
800/321-2752
http://www.cslb.ca.gov/
Online consumer complaint form
The California Contractors State License Board will deny an application for license for a conviction of a crime related to the duties and functions of a Contractor, if you have done any act of dishonesty &/or made a false statement on an application for licensure as a Contractor.
At Spital & Associates, we protect your rights as a Contractor and advance your interests in an investigation or prosecution. We have 39 years of experience as a former Deputy Attorney General and skilled defense lawyer. The CSLB prosecutes cases against individuals that have a license as a Contractor if there is an allegation of any of the grounds for denial of licensure as well as one or more of the common grounds for disciplinary action.
Do you want more information on obtaining a contractor license and/or information on Accusations and investigations by the California Contractors State License Board? See our contractor licensing page .
Counselors and Social Workers - Board of Behavioral Science Examiners
400 R Street, Suite 3150
Sacramento, CA 95814-6240
800/952-5210 information
916/344-9940 TDD
916/445-4933 complaints
http://www.bbs.ca.gov/
Consumer complaint form
The California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners will deny an application for license for a conviction of a crime related to the duties and functions of a Therapist &/or social worker, if you have done any act of dishonesty &/or made a false statement on an application for licensure. At Spital & Associates, we protect your rights as a therapist and/or social worker and advance your interests in an investigation or prosecution. We have 39 years of experience as a former Deputy Attorney General and skilled defense lawyer handling the defense of the Board of Behavioral Science Examiner licensing cases.
The BBS prosecutes cases against individuals that have a license as a Social Worker &/or Therapist if there is an allegation of any of the grounds for denial of licensure as well as one or more of the following more common grounds for disciplinary action:
- Sexual Misconduct or sexual relations with a client or within 2 years of a former client
- Abuse of Alcohol and/or Prescription Drugs by a therapist or social worker
- Use of Illegal Narcotics/Substances by a therapist or social worker
- Incompetence and/or Gross Negligence as a Licensee
- Conviction of a Crime Substantially Related to the Practice of Marriage & Family Therapy
- Falsifying records by a therapist or social worker
- Intentionally or recklessly causing emotional or physical harm to a client
- False, deceptive or misleading advertising by a therapist or social worker
- Unauthorized disclosure of patient information
- Fiscal Dishonesty/Fraud/Theft by a therapist or social worker
- Paying or receiving consideration for the referral of a client
- Misrepresentation as to the status of a license as a therapist or social worker
- Unlicensed Practice or practicing beyond the scope of your license
When a complaint has been received by the Board of Behavioral Science Examines , it is reviewed, analyzed and then processed. Some complaints are closed because they fall outside of the jurisdiction of the BBS and/or do not involve grounds for disciplinary action (e.g. personality conflicts).
Once the complaint against a social worker or therapist is reviewed, BBS may determine the allegations are unsubstantiated. On the other hand, the Board of Behavioral Science Examiners may conclude the allegations are valid and they will decide what further action should be taken, if any. The options include:
- BBS closes the complaint against the social worker or therapist on the grounds it is without merit
- BBS closes the complaint even though it has been determined the complaint has merit
- BBS refers the matter against the social worker or therapist to the Attorney General's Office for prosecution. The AG will seek to deny a license if you are an applicant for licensure; or the AG will seek to suspend or revoke your license and impose countless terms and conditions to a probationary license, requiring you to reimburse BBS costs and investigation expenses
- You employ expert legal counsel to present a compelling and powerful defense so that BBS disciplinary action is minimized, if any is taken.
- BBS handles the matter "in-house" and issues a citation, fine, private reprimand, etc.
Dentists - Dental Board of California
2005 Evergreen Street, Suite 1550
Sacramento, CA 95815
800/952-5210 information
800/344-9940 TDD
916/263-2300
916/263-2335 complaints
http://www.dbc.ca.gov/
Consumer complaint form
The California Dental Board will deny an application for license for a conviction of a crime related to the duties and functions of a Dentist or Dental Auxiliary , if you have done any act of dishonesty &/or made a false statement on an application for licensure. At Spital & Associates, we are the highest rated professional license defense attorneys practicing statewide in California. We have 39 years of experience as a former Deputy Attorney General and skilled defense lawyer. The Dental Board prosecutes cases against individuals that have a license as a Dentist or Dental Auxiliary if there is an allegation of any of the grounds for denial of licensure as well as one or more of the following more common grounds for disciplinary action:
- Sexual Contact or Sexual Misconduct by a dentist
- Abuse of Alcohol and/or Prescription Drugs by a dentist
- Use of Illegal Narcotics/Substances by a dentist
- Incompetence and/or Gross Negligence as a dentist
- Conviction of a Crime Substantially Related to your license
- Falsifying records by a dentist
- False, deceptive or misleading advertising by a dentist
- Unauthorized disclosure of patient information
- Fiscal Dishonesty/Fraud/Theft by a dentist
- Misrepresentation as to the status of a license
- Unlicensed Practice of dentistry
When a complaint has been received by the Board of Dental Examiners , it is reviewed, analyzed and then processed. Some complaints are closed because they fall outside of the jurisdiction of the Dental Board and/or do not involve grounds for disciplinary action (e.g. personality conflicts).
Once the complaint is reviewed, the Dental Board may determine the allegations are unsubstantiated. On the other hand, the Board of Dental Examiners may conclude the allegations are valid and they will decide what further action should be taken, if any. The options include:
- Dental Board closes the complaint on the grounds it is without merit
- Dental Board closes the complaint even though it has been determined the complaint has merit
- Dental Board refers the matter to the Attorney General's Office for prosecution. The AG will seek to deny a license if you are an applicant for licensure; or the AG will seek to suspend or revoke your license and impose countless terms and conditions to a probationary license.
- You as a dentist employ expert legal counsel to present a compelling and powerful defense so the Dental Board disciplinary action is minimized, if any is taken.
- Dental Board handles the matter "in-house" and issues a citation, fine, private reprimand, etc.
Registered Nurses - California Board of Registered Nursing
400 R Street, Suite 4030
P.O. Box 944210
Sacramento, CA 94244-2100
916/322-3350 complaints
916/322-1700 TDY
http://www.rn.ca.gov/
Consumer complaint form
Click here to learn more about the BRN complaint process.
The California Board of Registered Nursing will deny an application for license for a conviction of a crime related to the duties and functions of a Nurse, if you have done any act of dishonesty &/or made a false statement on an application for licensure.
At Spital & Associates, we protect your rights and advance your interests in an investigation or prosecution. We have 39 years of experience as a former Deputy Attorney General and skilled registered nurse defense lawyer.
The BRN prosecutes cases against individuals that have a license as a Registered Nurse if there is an allegation of any of the grounds for denial of licensure as well as one or more of the following more common grounds for disciplinary action:
- Unprofessional Conduct by a registered nurse
- Abuse of Alcohol and/or Prescription Drugs by a registered nurse
- Use of Illegal Narcotics/Substances by a registered nurse
- Incompetence and/or Gross Negligence as a Registered Nurse
- Conviction of a Crime Substantially Related to the practice of a Registered Nurse
- Falsifying records by a registered nurse
- Drug related transgressions by a registered nurse
- Unauthorized disclosure of patient information
- Impersonating another licensed practitioner
- Aiding and abetting
- Obtaining a registered nurse license by fraud, misrepresentation or mistake
- Using a "title" such as a "Nurse Practitioner or other specialist unless certified
Vocational Nurses & Psych. Techs. - Board of Vocational Nurses and Psychiatric Technicians
2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 205
Sacramento, CA 95833
800/952-5210 information
800/344-9940 TDD
916/263-7822 complaints
www.bvnpt.ca.gov/
Consumer complaint form
When a complaint against a vocational nurse has been received by the Board of Vocational Nurses , it is reviewed, analyzed and then processed. Some complaints are closed because they fall outside of the jurisdiction of the BVNPT and/or do not involve grounds for disciplinary action (e.g. personality conflicts).
Once the complaint is reviewed, BVNPT may determine the allegations are unsubstantiated. On the other hand, the Board of Vocational Nurses may conclude the allegations are valid and they will decide what further action should be taken, if any. The options include:
- BVNPT closes the complaint on the grounds it is without merit
- BVNPT closes the complaint even though it has been determined the complaint has merit
- BVNPT refers the matter to the Attorney General's Office for prosecution. The AG will seek to deny a license if you are an applicant for licensure; or the AG will seek to suspend or revoke your license and impose countless terms and conditions to a probationary license, requiring you to reimburse BVNPT costs and investigation expenses
- You as a Vocational Nurse employ expert legal counsel to present a compelling and powerful defense so that BVNPT disciplinary action is minimized, if any is taken.
- BVNPT handles the matter "in-house" and issues a citation, fine, private reprimand, etc.
Optometrists - California Board of Optometry
400 R Street, Suite 4090
Sacramento, CA 95814-6200
800/547-4576
916/323-8720
http://www.optometry.ca.gov/
The California Board of Optometry will deny an application for license for a conviction of a crime related to the duties and functions of a Optometrist, if you have done any act of dishonesty &/or made a false statement on an application for licensure. At Spital & Associates, we are the highest rated professional license defense attorneys practicing statewide in California. We have 39 years of experience as a former Deputy Attorney General and skilled defense lawyer.
The Optometry Board prosecutes cases against individuals that have a license as an Optometrist if there is an allegation of any of the grounds for denial of licensure as well as one or more of the following more common grounds for disciplinary action:
- Sexual Contact or Sexual Misconduct by an optometrist
- Abuse of Alcohol and/or Prescription Drugs by an optometrist
- Use of Illegal Narcotics/Substances by an optometrist
- Incompetence and/or Gross Negligence as an optometrist
- Conviction of a Crime Substantially Related to your license
- Falsifying records by an optometrist
- False, deceptive or misleading advertising by an optometrist
- Unauthorized disclosure of patient information
- Fiscal Dishonesty/Fraud/Theft by an optometrist
- Misrepresentation as to the status of a license
- Unlicensed Practice of Optometry
When a complaint against an optometrist has been received by the Board of Optometry, it is reviewed, analyzed and then processed. Some complaints are closed because they fall outside of the jurisdiction of the Optometry Board and/or do not involve grounds for disciplinary action (e.g. personality conflicts).
Once the complaint is reviewed, the Optometry Board may determine the allegations are unsubstantiated. On the other hand, the Board of Optometry may conclude the allegations are valid and they will decide what further action should be taken, if any. The options include:
- Optometry Board closes the complaint on the grounds it is without merit
- Optometry Board closes the complaint even though it has been determined the complaint has merit
- Optometry Board refers the matter to the Attorney General's Office for prosecution. The AG will seek to deny a license if you are an applicant for licensure; or the AG will seek to suspend or revoke your license and impose countless terms and conditions to a probationary license.
- You as an optometrist employ expert legal counsel to present a compelling and powerful defense so the Optometry Board disciplinary action is minimized, if any is taken.
- Board of Optometry handles the matter "in-house" and issues a citation, fine, private reprimand, etc.
Pharmacists - California Board of Pharmacy
400 R Street, Suite 4070
Sacramento, CA 95814
916/445-5014
http://www.pharmacy.ca.gov/
Consumer complaint form
The California Board of Pharmacy will deny an application for license for a conviction of a crime related to the duties and functions of a Pharmacist, if you have done any act of dishonesty &/or made a false statement on an application for licensure.
At Spital & Associates, we protect your rights as a pharmacist and advance your interests in an investigation or prosecution. We have 39 years of experience as a former Deputy Attorney General and skilled defense lawyer. We are the highest rated professional license defense attorneys handling state board defense cases statewide in California.
The Pharmacy Board prosecutes cases against individuals that have a license as a Pharmacist or a Pharmacy if there is an allegation of any of the grounds for denial of licensure as well as one or more of the following more common grounds for disciplinary action:
- Unprofessional Conduct by a pharmacist
- Abuse of Alcohol and/or Prescription Drugs by pharmacist
- Use of Illegal Narcotics/Substances by a pharmacist
- Gross immorality by a pharmacist
- Incompetence and/or Gross Negligence as a Pharmacist
- Conviction of a Crime Substantially Related to the practice of a Pharmacist
- Falsifying records by a pharmacist
- Drug related transgressions of a pharmacist
- Unauthorized disclosure of patient information
- Knowingly furnishing, selling or giving away drugs to an addict
- Aiding and abetting
- Obtaining a license as a pharmacist or pharmacy by fraud, misrepresentation or mistake
When a complaint against a pharmacy or pharmacist has been received by the Board of Pharmacy, it is reviewed, analyzed and then processed. Some complaints are closed because they fall outside of the jurisdiction of the Pharmacy Board and/or do not involve grounds for disciplinary action (e.g. personality conflicts).
Once the complaint is reviewed, the Board of Pharmacy may determine the allegations are unsubstantiated. On the other hand, the Board of Pharmacy may conclude the allegations are valid and they will decide what further action should be taken, if any. The options include:
- Board of Pharmacy closes the complaint on the grounds it is without merit
- Board of Pharmacy closes the complaint even though it has been determined the complaint has merit
- Board of Pharmacy refers the matter to the Attorney General's Office for prosecution. The AG will seek to deny a license if you are an applicant for licensure; or the AG will seek to suspend or revoke your license and impose countless terms and conditions to a probationary license.
- You as a pharmacist employ expert legal counsel to present a compelling and powerful defense so the Board of Pharmacy disciplinary action is minimized, if any is taken.
- Board of Pharmacy handles the matter "in-house" and issues a citation, fine, private reprimand, etc.
Physicians - Medical Board of California (MBC)
2005 Evergreen Street, Suite 1200
Sacramento, CA 95815
800/633-2322 complaints
800/344-9940 TDD
916/263-2466 information
http://www.medbd.ca.gov/
Consumer complaint form
The California Medical Board will deny an application for license as a medical doctor for a conviction of a crime related to the duties and functions of a Physician or Physician Assistant, if you have done any act of dishonesty &/or made a false statement on an application for licensure.
At Spital & Associates, we are Medical Board license defense attorneys who protect your rights as a physician and advance your interests in an investigation or prosecution. We have 39 years of experience as a former Deputy Attorney General and skilled defense lawyer. We are the highest rated professional defense lawyers statewide in California.
The Medical Board prosecutes cases against individuals that have a license as a Physician or Physician Assistant if there is an allegation of any of the grounds for denial of licensure as well as one or more of the following more common grounds for disciplinary action:
- Sexual Misconduct by a physician
- Abuse of Alcohol and/or Prescription Drugs by a physician
- Use of Illegal Narcotics/Substances by a physician
- Incompetence and/or Gross Negligence as a physician
- Conviction of a Crime Substantially Related to your license
- Falsifying records by a physician
- False, deceptive or misleading advertising by a physician
- Unauthorized disclosure of patient information
- Fiscal Dishonesty, Fraud or Theft by a physician
- Misrepresentation as to the status of a license as a medical doctor
- Unlicensed Practice of Medicine
When a complaint against a medical doctor or Physician's Assistant has been received by the Medical Board of California, it is reviewed, analyzed and then processed. Some complaints are closed because they fall outside of the jurisdiction of the Medical Board and/or do not involve grounds for disciplinary action (e.g. personality conflicts).
Once the complaint is reviewed, the Medical Board of California may determine the allegations are unsubstantiated. On the other hand, the Medical Board may conclude the allegations are valid and they will decide what further action should be taken, if any. The options include:
- Medical Board closes the complaint against the physician on the grounds it is without merit
- Medical Board closes the complaint against the physician even though it has been determined the complaint has merit
- Medical Board refers the matter against the doctor to the Attorney General's Office for prosecution. The AG will seek to deny a license if you are an applicant for licensure as a physician; or the AG will seek to suspend or revoke your license as a physician and impose countless terms and conditions to a probationary license.
- You as a physician employ expert legal counsel to present a compelling and powerful defense so the Medical Board of California disciplinary action is minimized, if any is taken.
- Medical Board handles the matter against a physician "in-house" and issues a citation, fine, private reprimand, etc. against the medical doctor.
California Psychologists - Board of Psychology
2005 Evergreen Street, Suite 1400
Sacramento CA 95815
800/952-5210 information
800/633-2322 complaints
http://www.psychboard.ca.gov/
Consumer complaint form
The Board of Psychology will deny an application for license as a psychologist for a conviction of a crime related to the duties and functions of a Psychologist, if you have done any act of dishonesty &/or made a false statement on an application for licensure.
At Spital & Associates, we are Board of Psychology license defense attorneys who protect your rights as a psychologist and advance your interests in an investigation or prosecution. We have 39 years of experience as a former Deputy Attorney General and skilled defense lawyer.
We are the highest rated professional defense lawyers statewide in California. The Psychology Board prosecutes cases against individuals that have a license as a Psychologist if there is an allegation of any of the grounds for denial of licensure as well as one or more of the following more common grounds for disciplinary action:
- Sexual Misconduct or sexual contact by a psychologist
- Abuse of Alcohol and/or Prescription Drugs by a psychologist
- Use of Illegal Narcotics/Substances by a psychologist
- Incompetence and/or Gross Negligence as a psychologist
- Conviction of a Crime Substantially Related to your license
- Falsifying records by a psychologist
- False, deceptive or misleading advertising by a psychologist
- Unauthorized disclosure of patient information
- Fiscal Dishonesty, Fraud or Theft by a psychologist
- Misrepresentation as to the status of a license as a psychologist
- Unlicensed Practice of Psychology
When a complaint has been received by the Board of Psychology, it is reviewed, analyzed and then processed. Some complaints are closed because they fall outside of the jurisdiction of the Board of Psychology and/or do not involve grounds for disciplinary action (e.g. personality conflicts).
Once the complaint is reviewed, the Board of Psychology may determine the allegations are unsubstantiated. On the other hand, the Board may conclude the allegations are valid and they will decide what further action should be taken, if any. The options include :
- Board of Psychology closes the complaint on the grounds it is without merit
- Board of Psychology closes the complaint even though it has been determined the complaint against the psychologist has merit
- Board of Psychology refers the matter to the Attorney General's Office for prosecution. The AG will seek to deny a license if you are an applicant for licensure; or the AG will seek to suspend or revoke your license as a psychologist and impose countless terms and conditions to a probationary license.
- You as a psychologist employ expert legal counsel to present a compelling and powerful defense to the licensing matter so the Board of Psychology disciplinary action is minimized, if any is taken.
- Board of Psychology handles the matter against the psychologist "in-house" and issues a citation, fine, private reprimand, etc.
To learn more about violating Psychology ethics and professional licensing defense of psychologist statewide in California , please see: Board of Psychology Accusations .
Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP) - Respiratory Care Board of California
444 North 3rd Street, Suite 270
Sacramento, CA 95811
Main Telephone: (916) 323-9983
Toll Free in California (866) 375-0386
Fax: (916) 323-9999
http://www.rcb.ca.gov/
E-mail: rcbinfo@dca.ca.gov
The California Respiratory Care Board will deny an application for license as a respiratory therapist for a conviction of a crime related to the duties and functions of a Respiratory Care Practitioner, if you have done any act of dishonesty &/or made a false statement on an application for licensure.
At Spital & Associates, we protect your rights as a respiratory care practitioner and advance your interests in an investigation or prosecution. We have 39 years of experience as a former Deputy Attorney General and skilled defense lawyer. We are the highest rated state board license defense attorneys handling cases statewide in California.
The Respiratory Care Board prosecutes cases against individuals that have a license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) if there is an allegation of one or more of the following more common grounds for disciplinary action:
- Sexual Misconduct by a respiratory care practitioner
- Abuse of Alcohol and/or Prescription Drugs by a respiratory care practitioner
- Use of Illegal Narcotics/Substances by a respiratory care practitioner
- Incompetent and/or Negligent Practice of Respiratory Care
- Conviction of a Crime Substantially Related to the Practice of Respiratory Care
- Falsifying or Making Grossly Incorrect Entries in Any Patient Chart
- Changing the Prescription of a Physician
- Fiscal Dishonesty, Fraud or Theft by a respiratory care practitioner
- Unlicensed Practice of Respiratory Therapy
Real Estate Agents & Brokers- Department of Real Estate (DRE)
P.O. Box 187000
Sacramento, CA 95818-7000
(916) 227-0864
(800) 735-2929 TT/TDD relay service
http://www.dre.ca.gov/
The Department of Real Estate ("DRE") issues licenses and imposes disciplinary action against Real Estate Brokers and Real Estate Agents in California . These two types of cases are handled by DRE Legal Counsel who pursue the action before an Administrative Law Judge at the Office of Administrative Hearings ("OAH"). The Office of Administrative Hearings is not part of the DRE. This is a trial in that the matter is prosecuted by DRE Legal Counsel, you are defended by your own lawyer (unless you choose to handle the case alone, which we clearly do not recommend), there is a court reporter who transcribes the proceeding, and each side presents written and oral evidence, there is a full opportunity for objections, cross-examination, and the matter can be appealed as well. .
In DRE cases, the Real Estate Commissioner makes the final decision and not the Administrative Law Judge. DRE has the power to either reject or modify the Proposed Decision of the Administrative Law Judge. Some cases can be resolved without an Administrative Hearing.
You are encouraged to call Spital & Associates to discuss the various alternatives available in your specific case as a real estate broker or real estate agent.
Smog Check & Auto Repair Dealers - Bureau of Auto Repair (BAR)
P.O. BOX 989001
West Sacramento, CA 95798-9001
(916) 255-3145
(800) 952-5210
http://www.smogcheck.ca.gov/
Veterinarians & Registered Technicians - Veterinary Medical Board (VMB)
1420 Howe Avenue, #6
Sacramento, CA 95825-3228
Phone: (916) 263-2610
http://www.vmb.ca.gov/
The Veterinary Medical Board of California will deny an application for license for a conviction of a crime related to the duties and functions of a Veterinarian or RVT, if you have done any act of dishonesty&/or made a false statement on an application for licensure.
At Spital & Associates, we protect your rights as a Veterinarian &/or Registered Veterinary Technician and advance your interests in an investigation or prosecution. We have 39 years of experience as a former Deputy Attorney General and skilled defense lawyer. We are the highest rated professional license defense attorneys handling state board defense cases statewide in California.
The Veterinary Medical Board prosecutes cases against individuals that have a license as a Veterinarian &/or RVT if there is an allegation of any of the grounds for denial of licensure as well as one or more of the following more common grounds for disciplinary action:
- Unprofessional Conduct by a veterinarian or RVT
- Abuse of Alcohol and/or Prescription Drugs by a veterinarian or RVT
- Use of Illegal Narcotics/Substances by a veterinarian or RVT
- Gross immorality by a veterinarian or RVT
- Incompetence and/or Gross Negligence as a veterinarian or RVT
- Conviction of a Crime Substantially Related to the practice of a veterinarian or RVT
- Falsifying records by a veterinarian or RVT
- Drug related transgressions of a veterinarian or RVT
- Aiding and abetting the unlicensed activity of a veterinarian or RVT
- Obtaining a license as a veterinarian or RVT by fraud, misrepresentation or mistake
When a complaint has been received by the Board of Veterinarian Medicine, it is reviewed, analyzed and then processed. Some complaints against veterinarians or registered veterinary technicians are closed because they fall outside of the jurisdiction of the Veterinary Board and/or do not involve grounds for disciplinary action (e.g. personality conflicts).
Once the complaint is reviewed, the Board of Veterinary Medicine may determine the allegations are unsubstantiated. On the other hand, the Board may conclude the allegations are valid and they will decide what further action should be taken, if any. The options include:
- Board of Veterinary Medicine closes the complaint on the grounds it is without merit
- Board closes the complaint even though it has been determined the complaint has merit
- Board of Veterinary Medicine refers the matter to the Attorney General's Office for prosecution. The AG will seek to deny a license if you are an applicant for licensure; or the AG will seek to suspend or revoke your license and impose countless terms and conditions to a probationary license.
- You as a veterinarian or RVT employ expert legal counsel to present a compelling and powerful defense so the Board of Veterinary Medicine disciplinary action is minimized, if any is taken.
- Board of Veterinary Medicine handles the matter "in-house" and issues a citation, fine, private reprimand, etc.
Contact us now to speak with Samuel Spital about your professional licensing issue or state board license defense investigation, Accusation or Statement of Issues as we are the highest rated state board license hearing attorneys statewide in California.
Spital & Associates
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San Diego, CA 92108-1642
Telephone: 619-583-0350
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