You have completed all the requirements necessary to obtain a real estate license in California and invested a large amount of time and money in preparing for exams. But as the Department of Real Estate conducts its background check, there’s just one thing that’s causing you anxiety — a past DUI conviction. Do you really need to worry? Don’t worry;
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Do Criminal Offenses Affect My General Contractor License in California?
As a contractor, it is your responsibility to manage building projects. You may provide the labor, materials, or any other services needed to complete the job. You may also be tasked with leading a team of professionals that depend on your decision-making skills. This amount of responsibility can increase your risk of liability, where a mistake from your past or…
Can I Become a Veterinarian If I Have a Criminal Conviction?
Veterinarians do the important work of making sure that our pets are healthy and ready to make us happy. But what happens when a veterinarian is accused or convicted of a crime? Unlock Legal, an Orange County-based professional license defense firm, wants you to know that veterinarians will probably run into trouble with the Veterinary Medical Board, which could…
What Do I Do If I Lost My California Engineering License
As an engineer, you’ve dedicated your life to innovation. You have trained yourself to become a real-life problem solver. You’ve spent years dreaming of modernizing the world and made a significant investment in your education. Whether your focus is on civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or land surveying, the expectations for your social behavior can be extreme. Society can seem unforgiving…
Miranda Dempsey McCroskey Celebrates 25 Years of Service
Tustin-based professional license defense law firm Unlock Legal is proud to announce that founding Attorney Miranda McCroskey is celebrating 25 years of service as an attorney. After starting her career in criminal defense, Ms. McCroskey transitioned to focus her legal practice on defending professionals with issues related to their licensure. This milestone is a testament to Ms. McCroskey’s dedication to…
3 Tips to Fight Penalties from the Medical Board of California
A penalty from the Medical Board of California is not final. An appeal is possible. The right option will depend on the details of the penalty. These options include: reinstatement, early termination of probation or modification.
The odds of a successful request can be increased with these tips:
- A complete petition packet
- Proper submission
- Hearing attendance
The following elaborates…
What Convictions Affect My Medical License?
As a health care worker with a California professional license, your license status affects your livelihood. Whether your medical license supports your career as a doctor or nurse, criminal convictions can lead to your license being suspended or revoked depending on the specifics of your case. This is why you need a medical license defense lawyer. If you have…
Can the California Dental Board Suspend or Revoke my Dentistry License?
You’ve worked hard to graduate from dental school, and now you’re running your practice. The last thing you want to worry about is getting your dentist license revoked or being denied for renewal. You’re not alone. Hundreds of licensed professionals struggle with obtaining or renewing their license after complaints. The process can be daunting and tiresome.
Dental Board of California…
What Do I Do If I Lose My Dentistry License
Whether your dental license has been revoked or your renewal was denied, losing your Dentistry license can be crippling to your practice and income.
Unfortunately, it’s a reality for many dental professionals who make a mistake. Many of them simply retire early or decide to change professions after years of dedicating themselves to this promising career.
Losing licensure has…
Post-Conviction Relief FAQs
Criminal convictions are common reasons license boards deny applications and discipline license holders. Post-conviction relief is a crucial part of criminal defense for licensed professionals that can help protect your career from these denials and possible discipline. This process helps to expunge applicable cases, assist with early termination of probation, reduce felony convictions, and possibly help you obtain a certificate of rehabilitation.…