You worked hard to earn your professional license, and if the licensing board that regulates disciplinary actions is threatening to sanction you, including revoking your license, you need experienced representation to mitigate the damage. Maybe you were convicted of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (DUI), or maybe you are behind in your Seminole County property taxes. The licensing board has a say in the future of your career.
Our skilled criminal defense attorneys are unique because we defend you if you are charged with a crime, and we advocate for you before the licensing board as members mull over your fate. A Lake Mary professional license defense lawyer understands how important your career is, and one mistake should not penalize you for a lifetime.
The goal of an oversight committee is to assure the public that you are fit to practice your profession. Committee members weigh numerous penalties, such as license suspension for a fixed period, restitution, or mandatory drug or alcohol counseling. If you are a teacher, the Florida Department of Education focuses on whether you are fit to be a role model to children. The Division of Certified Public Accounting, the regulatory arm of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, acts on complaints that question whether an accountant has breached the fiduciary duty to act in a client’s best interest. The Florida State Medical Board will take note if a doctor or nurse exhibits problems with drugs or alcohol. Some common problems that all professional oversight boards in Florida address include:
A Lake Mary professional license defense attorney with our firm can skillfully assess your situation and map a plan of action to save your career.
When you consult with us, our attorneys spend as much time as needed reviewing the information the licensing board sends you to let you know that a complaint has been filed against you or it is pursuing board action if you report a criminal conviction as required by law. You must respond to the initial contact, which we will draft and review in depth with you, since some information may be inaccurate or the complaint may be retaliatory. We also interview witnesses to get a clearer picture of the charges and strategize with you after learning your goals and what is at stake. Our defense before the professional licensing board adheres to its procedural mandates because we are familiar with how the boards operate.
We are also skilled negotiators who will present mitigating circumstances to board members, rationalizing why your penalties should not destroy your future. For instance, if you are facing suspension of a medical license for a DUI conviction, a first-time charge with a blood alcohol content (BAC) less than 0.15 and no injuries or property damage could merit alcohol counseling rather than suspension. If your professional license is at risk in Lake Mary, you need a knowledgeable defense lawyer now.
Not all licensing board hearings stem from criminal acts, but when they do, our attorneys are adept at defending you in criminal court. We have a winning track record that could work to avoid an appearance before your licensing board if we get your case dismissed, the charges reduced, or negotiate for a diversion program.
Our familiarity with your criminal case translates into more knowledge about it when representing you before a professional licensing review panel. Consult a Lake Mary professional license defense attorney to resolve the issues you are facing.
When your future is in jeopardy because you have been summoned before your professional licensing board to discuss a serious infraction due to your conduct, be proactive and contact our law firm.
You have spent a lot of time and money to realize your dream as a professional, and we do not want to see that dream go up in smoke because of a license revocation. A Lake Mary professional license defense lawyer will act on your behalf for the best outcome. Call now to schedule an assessment of your case.
The Umansky Law Firm Criminal Defense & Injury Attorneys
