Category: faq

It is not automatic; however, it is a dire situation. Several California licensing boards require you to report criminal convictions, and a substantially related conviction may be the basis of discipline, including revocation. However, being charged does not mean that you have been convicted. Your criminal case will be affected enormously. Having a license defense…

A licensing board may request a judge’s Interim Suspension Order (ISO) in some severe cases. This is a temporary license suspension as the investigation and disciplinary process continues. Boards will usually only want an ISO when they believe that your continued practice is a direct danger to the health and safety of the people. You…

This is a significant issue for every professional, and for a reason. In the first stage of investigation, the complaint is confidential. But when the board chooses to proceed and file a formal accusation, the document becomes typically a public record, which in most cases is posted on the board’s website to be viewed by…

Unfortunately, the answer to this is not straightforward because the length of time varies depending on the case’s complexity and the particular board’s caseload. A simple investigation may end in a few months, whereas more complicated ones could take a year or even more. Although this is a stressful time, it allows us time to…