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California Teacher Credentialing Investigations & Discipline
The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing oversees a wide range of credentials beyond classroom teaching, including those for administrators, student teachers, and speech-language pathologists. Criminal history, misconduct allegations, or prior disciplinary actions can trigger investigations by the Commission’s Committee of Credentials. Understanding how these investigations work — and what each credentialing path requires — is essential for protecting your ability to work in California public schools.
OUT OF STATE LICENSE DISCIPLINE & CONSEQUENCES
Many California physicians including those licensed by the CA Medical Board, CA Osteopathic Medical Board, CA Board of Podiatry, as well as registered nurses and other health care professionals possess professional licenses in not only California but other states as well. If an out of state license is disciplined including suspended, revoked, placed on probation, or surrendered in lieu of revocation, this likely will have consequences on the licensee’s California medical or nursing license.
Sealing of Arrest and Criminal Records for Adults and Juveniles (New 2018 Laws)
Specifically, newly added CA Penal Code section 851.91 allows adults’ arrest records to be sealed and no longer deemed “arrests” if the matter did not result in a conviction. Likewise, adult arrest records in which charges were dismissed following compliance with a diversion program may also now be sealed. Lastly, nearly all juvenile records, even those involving serious offenses, may now be sealed. However, obtaining such relief requires the filing of a petition with the courts and thus is best handled by an experienced attorney like Jonathan Turner.
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Re-Applying for Denied Professional Licenses and Petitioning for Reinstatement of Revoked or Surrendered Professional Licenses
Administrative Law Sacramento California – Re-Applying for Denied Licenses If your application for a California professional license results in a denial, you can re-apply for the denied license usually within 1 to 3 years depending on the licensing board or agency involved. Likewise, if you had a California professional license, such as a nursing license, […]
How to Respond to an Administrative Accusation or Statement of Issues
Sacramento California Administrative Law Attorney – Administrative Accusation California professional licensing agencies and boards typically initiate an administrative proceeding to suspend, revoke or deny a professional license by issuing an Accusation or a Statement of Issues. Professional license holders receive an Accusation. License applicants receive a Statement of Issues. Upon receipt of the Accusation or […]
Administrative Hearings to Challenge a California Professional License Denial, Suspension or Revocation
Administrative Law Attorney Sacramento California – Administrative Hearings California professional licensing agencies such as the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, Board of Registered Nursing, Board of Vocational Nursing, Medical Board, Board of Psychology, Department of Insurance, Department of Real Estate, Court Reporters Board, Board of Behavioral Sciences, Department of Social Services, Chiropractors Board, Dental Board, Veterinarians […]
California Administrative Law Attorneys: FAQ
California Professional Licensing Defense Attorney – Frequently Asked Questions Most people have never heard of administrative law until they are in need of an administrative law attorney because they have a professional license or professional license application under investigation by one of California’s licensing agencies. These agencies include the Department of Insurance, Commission on Teacher […]
California Professional License Denied: What Are Your Options and What Should You Do?
Sacramento Professional Licensing Defense Lawyer – License Denied If you are reading this, there is a good chance you have had a professional license (such as a nursing license, teaching credential, medical license, state bar license, brokers license, insurance license, therapists license, psychology license, contractors license, etc…) denied perhaps because of a past indiscretion such […]
Administrative Law Basics: California Board Investigations of Professional License Holders and Applicants
Administrative Law California – Administrative Law Basics Under California Administrative Law (the law that governs laws regarding California professional licenses), those subjected to investigations into their moral fitness to hold a professional license, fall into two categories – license applicants and license holders. Professional License Holders: If you currently hold a professional license such as […]
LEGAL TROUBLE WITH YOUR PROFESSIONAL LICENSING BOARD?
If you received a denial of a professional license or any threat to your ability to continue practicing your profession, please contact attorney Jonathan Turner using this contact form or call (916) 471-6506 for a personal conversation.