Protect Your Colorado Professional License
You spent years working hard in college to obtain your professional license. Now, an unexpected challenge threatens to destroy your professional dreams and success. Whether because of a mistake, a misunderstanding or a bad decision, you are at risk of losing the license you worked so hard to obtain.
At the Aurora-based firm of Kishinevsky & Raykin, Attorneys at Law, we assist professionals throughout Colorado who face the terrifying prospect of losing their professional license. With more than 10 years of experience, our clients include physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other medical professionals, and mental health practitioners who are at risk of having their professional licenses suspended or revoked.
Our attorneys understand the administrative and legal processes associated with professional licensure defense. We know how to approach your case so that you have the best chance of receiving a favorable outcome from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies.
Keep Your Professional License
Administrative hearings regarding licensure can be exceedingly complicated. If the criminal justice system is also involved, the process becomes even more complex. As you struggle to manage and maintain your career, it is normal to feel overwhelmed.
Navigating these proceedings requires knowledge and understanding of the professional licensure process. Our lawyers will stand alongside you and protect your rights every step of the way. Defending your professional license is less daunting when you have an experienced and skilled attorney on your side.
FAQs On How To Defend Your Professional License In Colorado
Our Aurora professional licensing defense attorneys are no strangers to various concerns of licensed professionals who face disciplinary actions in Colorado. Below, we answer the most important questions you have about defending your professional license in our state.
How do criminal charges impact my professional license in Colorado?
Most Colorado licensing boards require you to report an arrest or criminal charge within 30 days. If you fail to report these charges, you face separate disciplinary action on top of your existing legal troubles.
Your licensing board will review whether your alleged criminal conduct relates to your professional duties or shows unfitness to practice. Boards take immediate action when they see charges involving fraud, dishonesty, violence or substance abuse.
A Colorado professional license lawyer can help you understand your reporting obligations and develop a coordinated defense strategy that protects both your legal rights and license.
Which professions commonly face professional license issues in Colorado?
Colorado regulates numerous professions to protect public safety and maintain professional standards. Licensing boards monitor how professionals behave both at work and in their personal lives. Violations can trigger investigations regardless of where they occur. We represent licensed professionals across various fields. These include:
- Doctors and nurses: Medical staff may face complaints about incorrect prescriptions, inadequate patient care, substance abuse or inappropriate relationships with patients.
- Emergency medical technicians (EMTs): First responders often face license issues related to protocol violations, decisions made during emergencies or personal conduct that raises questions about their ability to handle crises.
- Pharmacists: These professionals may face questions about medication errors, how they handle controlled substances, insurance billing or following state and federal rules about medication.
- Real estate and insurance agents: Sales professionals commonly face complaints about misleading clients, not sharing important information or mishandling client money.
- Accountants: Financial professionals may face discipline for audit mistakes, conflicts of interest, sharing private information or questions about their ability to manage client finances properly.
- Lawyers: Attorneys receive bar complaints about poor client communication, trust account problems, conflicts of interest, missed deadlines and misconduct claims both in and out of their practice.
No matter your profession, a license complaint requires immediate attention from a legal team that understands the unique challenges of your field.
Can an accusation alone result in the suspension of my license?
In most situations, a single accusation will not lead to an immediate suspension of your professional license. Colorado licensing boards follow established procedures that require a thorough investigation and review of evidence before imposing disciplinary sanctions. The board must gather facts, interview witnesses and provide you with an opportunity to respond to the allegations.
However, if the board believes you pose an immediate and serious risk to public safety, it can issue an emergency suspension or limit your practice temporarily. This can severely impact your career and income during the investigation.
Having someone who understands the process stand beside you can make a real difference to the outcome of your case. A board defense attorney can help you respond effectively to allegations, communicate with the board or challenge any emergency restrictions while protecting your long-term career prospects.
In Colorado, can I continue to practice while my professional license is under investigation?
In most cases, the board permits you to continue practicing your profession without restriction while an investigation is underway. Your license remains active and valid until the board completes its review and issues a formal decision regarding the allegations. This means you can typically maintain your regular work schedule and patient or client relationships during this period.
However, you should be aware that many employers require professionals to disclose pending investigations involving their licenses. Even though the board has not imposed any restrictions, your employer may choose to take internal action, such as placing you on administrative leave, reassigning your duties or implementing additional supervision. These employment decisions can affect your income and professional reputation before the board reaches any conclusions.
Contact Kishinevsky & Raykin, Attorneys at Law, Today
We can help you take the first steps to protecting your career. Contact a lawyer at our Aurora office to schedule your initial consultation. Call 720-863-4256 or contact us online.