California Professional Licenses and Criminal Convictions: New Guidance Effective July 1, 2020
Effective July 1, 2020, the California Code governing license denials by boards on the basis of past criminal convictions occurring…read more
Applying for a California Real Estate License with Past Criminal Convictions
If you are a California real estate professional applying for a license with either the California Bureau of Real Estate…read more
California Department of Consumer Affairs Complaints & Investigations: Professionals Beware
Every year, the California Department of Consumers Affairs (DCA) administers more than 3.5 million professional licenses across multiple classifications of…read more
Has Your Application for a California Professional License Been Denied?
You have studied in your chosen field of professional expertise. You have your degree or certification. Now all that lies…read more
What if the Investigator Assigned to Your CA Professional License Investigation Wants to Meet with You?
If you are a California professional who is under investigation by your licensing board or licensing authority, you are probably…read more
When and Why Do You Need a Lawyer to Defend Your California Professional License?
Many California professionals are confused about when they need to hire a lawyer to help defend their licenses versus whether…read more
Getting a Licensing Board Investigation Terminated
When your California licensing board launches an investigation and you receive a letter from them indicating that an investigation is…read more
California Real Estate Mortgage Brokers: How to Avoid Department of Real Estate Accusations
Any person desiring to originate mortgage loans in the state of California must obtain a real estate license, either in…read more
5 Ways to Lose Your California Real Estate Broker License
Section 10131 of the California Business and Professions Code lists the professional activities that require a real estate broker license….read more
California & Multi-State Professional Licenses: What if You Receive a DUI or are Arrested for a Crime in Another State
Many California professionals maintain multiple professional licenses to practice their professions in different states for economic or business reasons. But…read more
