California Professional License Attorneys
Government Regulation Lawyers California
California Professional Licensing Lawyers
At Samuel Spital and Associates, in San Diego, California, we represent clients in Northern California and Southern California (Statewide) in all aspects of professional license law cases - whether in the investigation, application, or disciplinary action stage (government regulation), including the negotiation and settlement of licensing law cases, Administrative Hearings or trials and all reduction of probation and termination of probation as well as Superior Court appeals and writ of mandamus.
We are extremely knowledgeable, exceptionally skilled, are highly credentialed professional license attorneys with extensive experience both as a Deputy Attorney General (prosecution attorney for the various Boards and Bureaus) and as Defense Counsel for decades handling both professional and business licensing cases throughout California. We are well versed in the Law as well as the Rules and Regulations that apply to:
- Administrative hearings and adjudication
- Disciplinary actions
- Administrative investigations
- Administrative officers and agents
- Administrative rulemaking
- Licensing and regulatory enforcement
Also, since 1971 we have practiced criminal law and, therefore, are familiar with all aspects of California law, penalties, probation and expungement that apply to or govern licensed professionals .
For aggressive and affordable license defense attorneys, contact Spital and Associates. We are tough and smart. And we know the law!
We Have Extensive Experience in Cases involving nearly
every single California Board and Bureau
As a former Deputy Attorney General, Sam Spital has extensive experience since 1971 working with all aspects of California Professional License Law and State Government Regulation. He and his team of experienced California administrative law attorneys have represented clients before countless State Boards, Bureaus and Agencies, including the Board of Registered Nursing, Respiratory Care Board, Occupational Therapy Board, Contractor's State License Board, Medical Board, Dental Board, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Board of Behavioral Science Examiners, Board of Optometry, Board of Pharmacy, Board of Psychology, California Physical Therapy Board, Board For Professional Engineeers and Land Surveyors, Board of Podiatric Medicine, Veterinary Medical Board, Bureau of Auto Repair, Department of Real Estate (DRE), Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), Department of Health Services (DHS), Department of Social Services (DSS) and countless more.
For aggressive and affordable license defense attorneys, contact Spital and Associates. We are tough and smart. And we know the law!
We Have Experience in Front of Countless California Boards and Bureaus
As a former Deputy Attorney General, Sam Spital has extensive experience working with many aspects of California professional licenses and government regulation. He and his team of experienced California administrative law lawyers have represented clients before several state boards and agencies, including the Department of Real Estate (DRE), Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), Department of Health Services (DHS) and more.
For a complete LIST OF DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS AND BUREAUS, click here.
Do you want to learn more about the LICENSING AGENCIES? Do you need to contact one of them? Click here.
Did You Receive an Accusation?
An Accusation is a legal document that contains charges against a licensed professional. It is usually sent by the State Board that issued your license by certified mail. There will be included several other legal documents including a Notice of Defense. You must take immediate action by filing the Notice of Defense and/or employing an experienced attorney to request a hearing to prevent a default.
If you are licensed by a California Board or Agency, and have received accusation, contact Samuel Spital, a former Deputy Attorney General.
Were You Contacted by Your Licensing Board?
Prior to the filing of an Accusation, you may have been contacted by your licensing agency by letter, or by an investigator with the Department of Consumer Affairs or the Board that issued your license.
In you were contacted by your licensing board, it is important that a prompt and cooperative reply be given, but one certainly has to be cautious. You may want to state something like the following: "I want to cooperate fully with you, but I will have my lawyer call you first." It is better to be cautious than later sorry because your statement may be used against you.
In some situations, however, an immediate remedial action may be necessary. At Spital and Associates, we will develop a plan of action and strategy for responding to the state board or agency to resolve issues at the earliest possible stage.
Was Your Application for a State License Denied?
If you are applying for a state license and received a denial letter (Statement of Issues) Samuel Spital and Associates can help. We develop a plan of action and strategy for responding to the state board or agency to resolve issues at the earliest possible stage. Negotiations are also possible in these matters, and in certain cases, the matter can be resolved without an administrative hearing.
If you received a Statement of Issues, it is usually served by certified mail and is accompanied by other legal documents including a Notice of Defense. Immediate action is required to preserve your right to an appeal of the denial of the license. At Spital and Associates, we will develop an appropriate response, providing more information or seeking an appeal to avoid a default.
Contact Us for Any of Your Criminal and Administrative Law Needs
As attorneys specializing in criminal, civil and administrative law, we offer comprehensive legal representation, including the following services:
- Proper and timely response to California licensing agency investigation
- Representation of professionals and businesses in criminal investigations throughout California
- Appeal California professional license denials
- Representation in a criminal case in which the board or agency seeks an immediate suspension of your license in criminal court under Penal Code section 23
- Negotiations with the California Attorney General or the in house state board/agency Department Legal Counsel
- Representation at administrative hearings and administrative settlements
- Filing a Petition for reinstatement after the loss of a license
- Filing a writ in Superior Court to appeal any adverse decision
- Representation of professionals and businesses during Probation
- Termination and/or modification of Probation
- Legal defense to criminal charges that may arise from an investigation
- Representation in State Department and other government regulation matters
If you require our services, please do not hesitate to contact our offices in San Diego, California, to schedule a consultation.
Samuel Spital & Associates
8880 Rio San Diego Drive
Suite 800
San Diego, CA 92108-1642
Telephone: 619-583-0350
Fax: 619-583-1850
Call 7 days a week at any hour or send an e-mail now.