This is the point in an investigation when charges have been filed and the State is making their case on how you violated the law. If the State proves their case, the Board will decide if you are to be reprimanded or if your license will be placed on probation, suspended or revoked.

Your license is on the line so make sure you do not waive your right to an attorney! If you were to defend yourself, you would need to know the licensing laws and know how to object, cross-examine and enter evidence. This is not your area of expertise, so let us handle it! We’ve represented hundreds of clients before the Licensing Board and most were in situations likely very similar to yours.

This hearing takes place when you’ve violated the terms of your final order while under probation or suspension. Many times the Licensing Board is following up on a lack of follow-through with a Board mandated substance abuse monitoring program. Our job as your attorney is to provide an explanation of why you weren’t able to follow through in a particular instance but are continuing to show overall compliance and thereby limit further discipline.

The Licensing Board has the right to suspend your license if there is a clear and immediate danger to public health and safety. If the Board has concerns that you are a threat to the public, you will be unable to work in your profession, starting immediately for a period of up to ninety (90) days. At this hearing a strong defense needs to be made showing that you can continue in your profession with no danger whatsoever to the public. Anything you say in the hearing can be used against you, even in criminal prosecution.This is when you want an experienced attorney, who knows how to object, cross-examine and enter evidence.

This a stressful time and it’s best to have an advocate in your corner who can protect your legal rights and show you are not a danger to the public.

Once you’ve completed the requirements of your probation or suspension you’re probably more than ready to get that restriction off your license. However, if you are trying to do this alone, you are probably encountering red tape. Lifting probation or suspension can be a complicated process requiring legal preparation and experience. At the hearing there needs to be an opening statement, your testimony, any witnesses and evidence as well the cross-examination of State witnesses and closing arguments. Although you know you’ve met the requirements and think the process may be simple, this is actually a court type proceeding and can be difficult for someone without proper training.

This is a heavy load and that’s why our legal team helps you meet the various Board requirements, file the necessary motions, obtain evidence, prepare you and your witnesses, and present your case to the Board. We want to get your career back on track as quickly as possible!

What if you don’t show up for a hearing? Unfortunately, this happens when you haven’t kept the Licensing Board updated with your current mailing address or when the letter to appear comes while you’re out of town. Regardless, when you don’t show up the Board will send you a notice of proposed default and you have a limited time to respond. If you don’t respond to this notice quickly they will assume the facts they have on the case are true and you will be unable to prepare any kind of defense. We work with you to prepare a legal motion to set aside this default so you can have your day in court to protect your license.

Do you have a licensing issue that’s not addressed above? That’s not a problem, just go to the Tell Us Your Story page and we’ll respond to any questions you may have about working with our legal team to protect your license.