Professional License Defense FAQs

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How does the Licensing Board Decide Whether to Revoke or Suspend a Law Enforcement License?

A licensing board decides whether to revoke or suspend a law enforcement license based on evidence that shows the license holder has committed a crime or violated a rule set forth by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). If TCOLE is investigating a complaint made against your license, you’ll want to work with an experienced attorney. A Texas law enforcement license defense lawyer can protect your license and defend you against criminal charges. An...

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Can a CPA License Defense Lawyer Assist with Ethics Complaints?

A CPA license defense lawyer can assist with ethics complaints, along with any other disciplinary action from the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA). Facing an ethics complaint or disciplinary action that threatens your Texas CPA or tax professional license is an incredibly high-stakes situation. Not only does your very livelihood hang in the balance, but the repercussions of having your license suspended or revoked could irreparably tarnish your hard-earned reputation. In these circumstances,...

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Can a CPA License Defense Lawyer Help With License Reinstatement?

A CPA license defense lawyer in Texas can help with license reinstatement if your license has expired or been suspended or revoked. However, seeking reinstatement after license revocation can be difficult. It's best to work with an attorney on a license defense case to prevent revocation in the first place. Whether you're facing license revocation or your license has already been suspended or revoked, an attorney can help you. Let's take a closer look at...

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What Are the Common Reasons for Facing Disciplinary Actions as a CPA?

The most common reasons for facing disciplinary actions as a CPA are negligence, violation of fiduciary duty, and conviction of a crime. While these reasons for disciplinary actions are common, there are a number of others that may impact the complaint or notice of investigation you’ve received. If you’re facing disciplinary actions as a CPA, you’ll want to hire a skilled CPA license defense lawyer in Texas. An attorney can provide legal advice and mount...

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FAQs about Teaching Certificate Complaints Before the Texas Education Agency

If you face a complaint or disciplinary proceedings before the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC), which is a division of the Texas Education Agency (TEA), your first call should be to an experienced teaching license defense lawyer. You need legal counsel to help protect your rights, safeguard your license, and allow you to continue your professional career. Together, you can fight back against the allegations against you and work to resolve your case with...

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Q&As about Contesting the Suspension of Your Professional License

A license suspension is a severe sanction that impacts your ability to practice in your field, earn a living, and further your career. Fortunately, you can challenge a license suspension and defend yourself against the allegations you are facing. You should immediately contact an experienced professional license defense lawyer to contest the proposed license suspension properly. We can assist you if you face disciplinary proceedings before your professional licensing board or agency. While all licensing...

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FAQs about Disciplinary Complaints Before the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (BPA) licenses and regulates certified public accountants (CPAs). As part of its duties, the BPA receives complaints about CPAs allegedly violating the laws and rules that govern them. It also brings formal disciplinary action against CPAs as needed. Obtaining experienced legal counsel to represent your interests in disciplinary proceedings before the BPA can be a significant step in reaching a positive outcome in your case. As a result,...

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FAQs about Working with Your Professional License Defense Attorney

All individuals holding professional licenses issued by the state must follow certain laws and rules. Licensed professionals must answer to the state agencies that license and regulate their professions. These state agencies receive complaints from various individuals concerning any allegations that licensed professionals have violated the rules that govern them. Disciplinary complaints may lead to sanctions that adversely affect your career. In severe cases, you could even face a license suspension or revocation, which affects...

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FAQs about Criminal History Evaluation Letters with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

An experienced occupational license defense attorney at Bertolino LLP can represent your interests in any proceedings before the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR), including those that relate to your criminal background check. We can review the licensure issues that your case involves and work to develop strategies to resolve those issues most effectively. When you are facing disciplinary proceedings, you will benefit from the services of a vocational license defense lawyer to protect...

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Can a CPA License Defense Lawyer Represent Me in Administrative Hearings?

If you're a certified public accountant facing disciplinary action from the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA), a CPA license defense lawyer can represent you in administrative hearings. These formal proceedings before the State Office of Administrative Hearings determine whether you'll face penalties like license suspension or revocation. With so much at stake for your career, enlisting a skilled Texas CPA license/tax license defense lawyer ensures you have legal advocacy protecting your professional interests...

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