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May 12, 2023Professional License Defense

How Can I Determine if I Will be Able to Get an Occupational License After a Criminal Conviction or Deferred Adjudication?

Various licensing boards and agencies in Texas view criminal convictions and deferred adjudications differently. While some offenses may keep you from obtaining an occupational license, that is not always the case. An experienced occupational license defense lawyer can represent your interests throughout the process of applying for an occupational license. We can also help you in appealing any denials of licensure that you might receive based on your criminal history. The impact of a criminal...

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May 09, 2023Professional License Defense

What Professional Occupation does the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council Regulate?

You have completed your education and earned your professional license to work as a Texas therapist, counselor, psychologist, or social worker. However, a complaint against you can potentially threaten your career. You have too much at stake to try and handle a complaint and potential disciplinary action on your own. Instead, call an experienced psychologist licensed defense lawyer to assist you in protecting your rights and your reputation. By getting legal representation, you can better...

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May 05, 2023Professional License Defense

Petitions for Reinstatement of a Professional License

Licensing regulatory agencies and boards may suspend or revoke your professional license in the face of allegations of misconduct. Fortunately, you can challenge misconduct accusations and petition to reinstate your license. The process can be complicated, but you can collaborate with Bertolino LLP to simplify it.                Our team of license revocation and suspension attorneys in Texas offers you a professional license defense in the wake of undue suspensions and revocations. Our team can work with...

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Complaints Against Barbers

May 05, 2023Professional License Defense

Complaints Against Barbers and Cosmetologists

You’ve worked hard to become a licensed barber or cosmetologist and build your clientele. Unfortunately, you are now facing a complaint against your license from a disgruntled customer. Even if the complaint is groundless, you must proactively protect your license and career. Contact a barber license defense attorney to help you with the complaint and any disciplinary proceedings before the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR). Recent Changes to the Barber and Cosmetology Licensing...

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May 02, 2023Professional License Defense

Will a Misdemeanor Conviction Put My Professional License at Risk?

Various licensing boards and agencies in Texas view criminal misdemeanor convictions differently. Although felony convictions often will result in discipline against your professional license. Generally, only some misdemeanor convictions will result in disciplinary action, depending on your profession.  The impact of a misdemeanor criminal conviction on your professional license varies significantly according to the type of offense involved. In addition, your type of profession or occupation also affects whether certain misdemeanor convictions affect your license....

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May 01, 2023Professional License Defense

Informal Conferences in Disciplinary Proceedings: What You Need to Know

After you have spent years attending classes, studying, and passing licensing exams, obtaining your professional license is a significant milestone. However, even after achieving your career goals, you still must follow the rules and laws that govern your profession. Violations of those rules or laws can lead to licensing board investigations and, possibly, disciplinary action against your license.  Any disciplinary complaint alleging a rule or law violation can have substantial negative consequences for your professional...

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September 15, 2022Professional License Defense

Is There a Grace Period for an Expired Dental License in Texas?

When your dental license expires in Texas, there is no grace period for renewing. In fact, in addition to losing your active dental license, you will also be assessed a renewal fee penalty when you are between one and 90 days past your renewal date and a second penalty from days 91 to 365. It is important that you take steps to renew your dental license before it expires, or your career could be in...

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Challenging the Denial of a Nursing License

September 05, 2022Professional License Defense

Challenging the Denial of a Nursing License

Receiving a denial of your application for a nursing license can be devastating. After all, you have spent countless hours studying to earn your degree and work toward a career in nursing, only to suffer a major setback. However, you have options when you have received a denial of your nursing license. Enlisting the help of a nursing license denial lawyer can help you fight back against the denial and work to get the license...

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Can’t I Just Call and Explain Myself to My Licensing Board When I Receive Notice of a Complaint?

September 04, 2022Professional License Defense

Can’t I Just Call and Explain Myself to My Licensing Board When I Receive Notice of a Complaint?

You have completed your education and earned your professional or occupational license. However, a complaint against you now has the potential to threaten your career. You have too much at stake to try and handle a complaint and potential disciplinary action on your own. Instead, call an experienced license defense lawyer to assist you in protecting your rights and your reputation. By getting legal representation, you can also better understand the types of sanctions you...

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Handling a Complaint Against Your Chemical Dependency Counseling License

September 03, 2022Professional License Defense

Handling a Complaint Against Your Chemical Dependency Counseling License

The Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) Regulatory Services Division regulates licensed chemical dependency counselors (LCDCs) in Texas. Therefore, your counseling license may be at risk if a patient files a complaint against you. If you find yourself in this situation, you should consult a chemical dependency counselor license defense attorney for help. Processing of Complaints Against Chemical Dependency Counselors HHSC’s Health Care Regulation (HCR) Department issues licenses to LCDCs. If HCR receives a...

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