Mortgage loan officers licensed through the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) and the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) are required by the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) to obtain a specific amount of continuing education and coursework in order to maintain their professional licenses. Recently, however, many licensed mortgage loan officers received a notice of investigation.
Criminal Defense for Licensed Professionals
Being charged with a crime is a frightening experience for anyone. However, licensed professionals may be particularly impacted by these charges. As a working professional in California, your professional career and your livelihood are at risk when you’re convicted of or arrested for a crime. It’s crucial that you get help immediately from an attorney that specializes in criminal defense
What is Post-Conviction Relief?
A criminal conviction is a common reason many California licensing boards deny a professional license application or file an accusation against a current license. You need an experienced license defense attorney on your side to clean up your past records and fight the accusations against your current license. Post-conviction relief is your solution to unlocking your current and future career.
What is a Civil Wage and Penalty Assessment?
The Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) monitors public works projects in California and is responsible for issuing a Civil Wage and Penalty Assessment (CWPA) if violations of prevailing wage laws occur. These are issued to subcontractors, prime contractors, and their surety if they are accused of underpaying their workers. If you are a contractor facing a CWPA, here’s what
AB 3234 Offers Diversion for DUI Convictions
DUIs can be embarrassing and leave a stain on your permanent record. In many instances, you need a both criminal and professional license defense attorney to manage your convictions and protect your career. Assembly Bill 3234 could make protecting your livelihood much easier with optional diversion programs.
AB 3234 DUI Diversion Law
Going into effect this year, AB 3234 allows
Consequences of DUIs for California Nurses and First Responders
DUIs are a common reason for arrests in California, and thousands of drivers are arrested each year. Whether you choose to indulge in alcohol or recreational marijuana, driving under the influence is a criminal act. Drivers that receive a DUI conviction face jail time, fines, and could potentially lose their professional licenses. If you are a nurse or first responder,
Client Testimonial: Fighting DUIs and Board Discipline
Many of our clients come to us when DUIs are threatening their professional licenses. Although these individuals come from many different boards, the consequences of these convictions can be dire for their careers. Here’s how we helped several professionals overcome their convictions and protect their licenses.
Nurses
Being a nurse can be a very stressful job. You can imagine the
Effects of DUI Convictions on California Licensed Professionals
DUI convictions and arrests typically increase during the holiday season. With these celebrations just around the corner, you could find yourself in an unhappy situation. Although DUI convictions are difficult for both licensed and non-licensed professionals, licensed professionals will experience more severe aftereffects of their arrest. Here’s how DUIs could affect you this season.
Medical Professionals
In the medical field,
Real Estate Agent License Investigations
Most real estate agents are unaware of complaints filed against them when they receive a notice of license investigations. The investigation process begins when a real estate professional receives some correspondence from an investigator at the Department of Real Estate. Once an agent has received this notice, a board investigator will reach out to coordinate a time to ask
Can an Expungement Help Reinstate My Revoked Real Estate License?
Real estate professionals are held to the highest of standards. If you fail to demonstrate professionalism and receive a criminal conviction, you will likely have your real estate license revoked. If you find yourself facing a revocation, the Department of Real Estate requires you to wait a period of time to rehabilitate before reapplying for your license. During this