Defending California Licensed Professionals Before State Boards and Agencies

Representing individuals facing denial, suspension, revocation, or discipline of a professional license or credential — statewide, individuals only.

Overview

A professional license is often the product of years of education and training and the foundation of a person’s livelihood. When a California licensing board or agency threatens that license — through an accusation, a statement of issues, a denial of an application, or a disciplinary proceeding — the stakes are high and the process is governed by specialized administrative rules. Most licensing matters proceed under the California Administrative Procedure Act before the Office of Administrative Hearings, with the possibility of judicial review by writ of mandate. Mr. Math represents licensed professionals and applicants before California licensing boards and agencies statewide, drawing on more than five decades of administrative and employment law experience.

Notable Matter

In a matter before the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and the Office of Administrative Hearings, Mr. Math represented a teaching-credential applicant who faced probable denial based on a lengthy record of criminal convictions — including a felony, prior disciplinary action by the Commission, and a finding of non-disclosure on a prior application. After representation through the response and hearing process, the accusation was dismissed and the applicant was granted his teaching credential.

The results described depend on the specific facts and legal circumstances of each case. Past results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in any future matter.

How We Can Help

Responding to an accusation or statement of issues from a licensing board

Defending against license suspension, revocation, or other discipline

Challenging the denial of a license or credential application

Representation at administrative hearings before the Office of Administrative Hearings

Petitions for writ of mandate seeking judicial review of a board decision

If you are facing this kind of matter and would like to discuss whether the Law Offices of Stephan Math can help, please call (805) 300-2097 or send a message through the contact page. Initial consultations are free and confidential.