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Corona Nursing License Defense Attorney

Experienced Corona Nursing License Defense Lawyer

Nurses have an integral role in the healthcare industry. After years of hard work for your position, any threat to your career can be overwhelming. A Corona nursing license defense lawyer can defend you against any allegations of wrongdoing. They can fight for you to retain the job you earned. If you are facing disciplinary action, speaking with a Corona professional license defense lawyer can help you understand your rights and protect your future.

About Us

Our team at Century Law Group LLP has spent years representing healthcare workers in Corona, Los Angeles, Orange County, and cities throughout California in their license defense cases. Founding partner Edward Lear is a well-respected member of the local legal community. His legal accomplishments earned him an invitation to the American Board of Trial Advocates and a 10.0 Superb rating by Avvo.

Overview of California Nursing License Defense Cases

A formal complaint and disciplinary proceeding can be a stressful event if you are one of the more than 500,000 active registered nurses in California. In Fiscal Year 2024-2025, the California Board of Registered Nursing received 8,317 formal complaints, with 5,330 coming from the public and 1,360 from criminal convictions or arrests. The most common disciplinary action taken was probation, at 347 instances.

Nurses may have their licenses threatened after a formal complaint is submitted to their respective board. These reports of alleged misconduct may come from members of the public, coworkers, employers, or any concerned party. A few situations where a board may suspend or revoke a nursing license include:

A criminal conviction for a crime that reflects poorly on a nurse’s character
Drug or alcohol abuse that threatens public safety, either on or off the job
Inappropriate relationship with a patient
Negligent care of a patient that threatens their well-being
Mishandling or falsifying medical records
Fraudulent manner of gaining an initial nursing license

Hire a Nursing License Defense Lawyer

While you may represent yourself in all legal matters, the high stakes of a disciplinary case, where your career is at stake, make it highly recommended that you hire a nursing license defense lawyer. Just as California doctors must actively defend their professional licenses when facing complaints from the Medical Board, nurses face similar scrutiny from the Board of Registered Nursing and need experienced legal guidance through the process. Your Corona nursing license defense attorney can help with each stage of your case. A few key services that our team at Century Law Group LLP can provide include:

Draft your response. A timely response to any allegation of wrongdoing is essential for keeping your license. Failing to respond fast enough may result in a default decision and bar you from defending yourself in the proceedings. We can draft your response and secure your chance to be heard.
Prepare your defense. The strongest nursing license defense changes on a case-by-case basis. Our team can explore different approaches with you and discuss which strategy may be most effective, based on the state’s nursing license defense laws.
Representation in hearings. Any disciplinary hearing can be stressful to face alone, especially when your future career is in question. Your attorney can represent you in all hearings and be at your side for any discussions related to your case.
Negotiate a settlement. Some situations may require disciplinary action, but the extent to which it affects your work can change drastically. We can negotiate on your behalf during settlement discussions and fight for a deal that mitigates the penalties’ impact on your future.

Century Law Group LLP can represent a wide range of professionally licensed nurses. We have experience appearing before the Board of Registered Nursing, the Board of Vocational Nursing, and the Office of Administrative Hearings.

Best Corona Nursing License Defense Attorney

FAQs

Can a Nurse Lose Their License for an Incident Outside the Workplace in California?

In California, you may lose your nursing license for incidents outside the workplace if it is deemed relevant to your fitness as a healthcare professional. You are required to report any convictions of a criminal infraction, misdemeanor, or felony, no matter the reason. Failing to report a guilty verdict can be used as grounds to have your license suspended or revoked. Arrests with no conviction may not affect your position.

What Are the Most Common Reasons for a Nurse to Lose Their License in California?

There are many common reasons why California nurses may lose their license, which can differ drastically between cases. A few grounds in which your license may be revoked include:

Patient care errors that resulted in a death or serious injury
A criminal conviction for a violent crime
Drug or alcohol abuse while at work
A history of inappropriate conduct

Your attorney can review the allegations against you and explain the disciplinary actions you are likely to face, which may include probation, license suspension, or revocation.

How Much Does a Nursing License Defense Attorney Cost in California?

How much your California nursing license defense attorney costs depends on:

How complex your case is
The stage at which it resolves
The work hours it requires

An accusation of a minor infraction that settles early typically costs less than a lengthy investigation and administrative hearing centered around a serious crime. Another contributing element is the billing model, with different firms using hourly rates, retainer expenses, or flat fee structures.

How Long Does a Nursing License Disciplinary Case Take to Resolve in California?

How long your California nursing license disciplinary case may take depends on the severity of the accusations against you, the parties involved, and the board’s workload. The average timeline for case processing in Fiscal Year 2024-2025 was 707 days, with 62% requiring more than 540 days to resolve. Your experienced nursing license defense attorney can review the details of your case and provide a rough estimate for your unique situation.

Speak With a Corona Nursing License Defense Attorney Today

Century Law Group LLP can defend you against any accusations of wrongdoing. Whether you work at Corona Regional Medical Center, Parkview Community Hospital, or any other medical clinic in the area, we can use our decades of legal experience, knowledge, and skills to make a positive impact on your nursing license defense case.

Contact us today to schedule your consultation. In this meeting, we can learn your story, discuss threats to your license, and provide potential pathways forward in your case. You may also visit our office in town, located on North McKinley Street, right off the Riverside Freeway and southwest of Promenade Park.

Testimonials

- This was more than business

“I want to thank you personally and profusely for ending my State Bar inquiry. To me it was an existential threat. It was troublesome beyond your patience to listen to me complain. I can best express the relief I felt when you told me it was over. This was more than business, it was deeply […]

- I highly recommend Century Law Group, because of them I won my case

“I honestly appreciate Century Law Group. They have helped me throughout my process. They have kept me informed and put me at much ease throughout my situation. I highly recommend Century Law Group, and because of them I won my case. Rizza especially was wonderful. I wouldn’t know what I would’ve done without her and […]

- Your support has been a blessing to me

“Thank you for your help this year. Your faith and support have been a blessing to me.”

- You did excellent in court

“Thank you! Just to let you know that you did excellent in the court, especially at the end. I can say you did more than just your job. Sorry I didn’t tell you before but I was nervous and I had many other emotions going on at the same time 🙂 Thanks again and blessings […]

- You rock! Thank you!

“… You helped my dream come true! Thank you so much for prepping me and thank you for showing me that my situation wasn’t all that bad. I really was in the slumps. After meeting with you I felt confident and proud of how far I have come. You rock! Thank you again!”

- The pressure was taken off our shoulders

“My husband and I retained [CLG] regarding a business partnership dissolution. Our situation was extremely stressful and multifaceted. Neither my husband, nor myself had any expertise in this area. We initially had a consult with them, in addition to 2 other attorneys, so as to settle on the right fit. While all 3 attorneys we […]

- Extremely helpful in resolving my matter

“Rizza and the team at Century Law Group were extremely helpful in resolving my matter before the Department of Insurance. I highly recommend them to anyone requiring assistance in obtaining or retaining their insurance license” – Sheik S.

- Straight forward, honest, and accurate

“The team at Century Law Group demonstrated skill, professionalism, and were always extremely responsive. They were straight forward, honest, and accurate in providing insight and advice. I recommend CLG to anyone who needs legal guidance.” – Tim R.

- Their experience was very apparent

“CLG was fantastic. They were very knowledgeable about the matter they handled for me and their experience was very apparent. Very glad I selected them.” – Amit P.

- Thank you for your dedication

“Thanks for your fine work and dedication to your profession.”

- I am so thankful

“Marisol successfully defended me. I am so thankful to have retained this firm to assist me during this very stressful event. I strongly recommend that you hire this firm should you have a complaint lodged against your firm.” – Judy B.

- The results speak for themselves

“Ed and his team provided me with excellent reputation during one of the worst times of my life. Not only was I kept fully informed of the progress of my case, thanks to their legal knowledge and research skills they were able to resolve my case with a complete dismissal. The burden that lifted from […]

- After much stress and worry, I can finally feel at ease.

“I am very impressed with Rizza. She explained the process very thoroughly, and made me feel very confident about my situation! The rate was very reasonable for the services their firm offers. After much stress and worry, I can finally feel at ease … I am so glad I found these guys.” – Joe J.

- I felt entirely assured

“… I got that dreaded letter right before Christmas, it seemed as though my world fell apart. I immediately searched for an attorney online and came across Marisol Ocampo. I left a message, not expecting to hear back for a bit, but to my surprise I received a call from Marisol herself, on the same […]

- I refer you

“I refer you every opportunity I get …”

- Prompt, professional, reliable

“I would unequivocally endorse this team. They are prompt, professional, and reliable. They helped me obtain a very favorable outcome. [They] were very helpful and helped me reach very favorable outcomes … Thank you Century Law Group!!” – Benjamin S.

- YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!!!!!!

“I cannot thank you enough. YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! We had a record day for a Friday yesterday, even with all the turmoil. Could not have done it without you. Like it or not, You are now family!”

- I knew CLG was the right choice

“After consulting with a handful of other firms, I knew CLG was the right choice. My matter is resolved now and I have no regrets. I am especially grateful for the peace of mind I had throughout the entire process. Once I retained their office, I knew things were being taken care of and I […]

- Steady counsel in a nerve-wracking time

“Century Law Group not only helped me achieve a very favorable outcome, but [they] provided steady counsel in a nerve-wracking time. Strongly recommend” – Athul A.

- I would unequivocally endorse this team

“I would unequivocally endorse this team. They are prompt, professional, and reliable. They helped me obtain a very favorable outcome. I had TWO matters before the BAR and Mr. Lear and his team were very helpful and helped me reach very favorable outcomes in both matters with no disciplinary action taken by the BAR. Thank […]