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Since 1971 Former Deputy Attorney General. Since 1978 Highest 10/10 Rating. Unprecedented “Client’s Choice” Award 18 years in a row 2007-2024. Unequaled “325+“ “FIVE STAR” Client Reviews and Attorney Endorsements

Board of Behavioral Sciences

1625 N Market Blvd., Suite S-200  |  Sacramento, CA 95834
BBS Main Phone: (916) 574-7830 |  BBS Fax: (916) 574-8626

http://www.bbs.ca.gov/

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WHAT WE DO – WHO WE ARE:

  • Top Board of Behavioral Sciences “Defense” Attorneys- AMFT .  ACSW .  APCC
  • #1 Marriage & Family Therapist Attorney – LMFT
  • Best Social Worker Lawyer – Licensed Clinical Social Worker attorney, genuinely cares –  LCSW
  • Clinical Counselor License “defense”  – best and consistent written winning record – LPCC
  • We defend your Behavioral Sciences License, Application and Reinstatement of License
  • California “Social Worker license defense” attorney
  • “Clinical Counselor lawyer” fighting to protect your rights and advance your interests
  • Therapist License Defense  -Southern & Northern California licensing attorneys
  • BBS INVESTIGATION Defense Lawyer, Effective:  LMFT, LCSW and LPCC
  • Premier BBS License Defense Attorney, Winning Strategies:  ACSW, AMFT, and APCC
  • Winning therapist defense, top social worker lawyer, and best rated counselor lawyer
  • Meticulous Attorney for therapist, social worker and counselor license to level playing field
  • Awarded #1 in client satisfaction 18 years in a row 2007 thru 2024
  • Exceptional Lawyer for therapist, social worker and counselor defense serving all California cities
  • Therapist, social worker and counselor License Laws
  • Competent LMFT, LCSW and LPCC Accusation and Reinstatement Attorney
  • Modify Probation and Terminate Probation early. Attorney defends therapists, social workers and counselors with the greatest discipline and endeavor to succeed
  • Call or send an email 8:30 am – 8:30 pm –  7 days
  • Just “ok” for your license is not good enough
  • Over 300+ “five-star” client reviews and lawyer endorsements
  • Highest National Avvo 10/10 rated, effective therapist, social worker and counselor lawyer
  • Extended free initial lawyer teleconference – 7 days

The California Board of Behavioral Science will deny an application for license for a conviction of a crime related to the duties and functions of a Therapist, if you have done any act of dishonesty &/or made a false statement on an application for license.

At Spital & Associates, our BBS defense lawyers protect your rights and advance your interests in an investigation or prosecution. We have over 40 years of experience as a former Deputy Attorney General and skilled defense lawyer. The BBS prosecutes cases against individuals that have a license as a Therapist if there is an allegation of any of the below grounds for denial of a license as well as one or more of the following more common grounds for disciplinary action:

  • Sexual Misconduct or sexual relations by a licensed counselor or social worker with a client or within 2 years of a former client
  • Abuse of Alcohol and/or Prescription Drugs by a social worker or licensed counselor
  • Use of Illegal Narcotics/Substances by a licensed counselor or social worker
  • Incompetence and/or Gross Negligence as a Social worker or licensed counsel
  • Conviction of a Crime Substantially Related to the Practice of Marriage & Family Therapy
  • Falsifying records by a licensed counselor or social worker
  • Intentionally or recklessly causing emotional or physical harm to a client
  • False, deceptive or misleading advertising by a social worker or licensed counselor
  • Unauthorized disclosure of patient information
  • Fiscal Dishonesty/Fraud/Theft by a social worker or licensed counselor
  • Paying or receiving consideration for the referral of a client
  • Misrepresentation as to the status of a BBS or any other professional license
  • Unlicensed Practice or practicing beyond the scope of your BBS license

When a complaint has been received by the Board of Behavioral Science, it is reviewed, analyzed and then processed. Some complaints are closed because they fall outside of the jurisdiction of the BBS and/or do not involve grounds for disciplinary action (e.g. personality conflicts).

Once the complaint against a social worker or therapist is reviewed, BBS may determine the allegations are unsubstantiated. On the other hand, the Board of Behavioral Science may conclude the allegations are valid and they will decide what further action should be taken, if any. The options include:

  • BBS closes the complaint against the social worker or therapist on the grounds it is without merit
  • BBS closes the complaint even though it has been determined the complaint has merit
  • BBS refers the matter against the social worker or therapist to the Attorney General’s Office for prosecution. The AG will seek to deny a license if you are an applicant for a license; or the AG will seek to suspend or revoke your license and impose countless terms and conditions to a probationary license, requiring you to reimburse BBS costs and investigation expenses
  • You employ expert legal counsel to present a compelling and powerful defense and  offense so that BBS disciplinary action is minimized, if any is taken.
  • BBS handles the matter “in-house” and issues a citation, fine, private reprimand, etc.

 

Before discussing your Board of Behavioral Science case, whether an investigation by law enforcement and/or the Board; an inquiry from BBS; or an Accusation filed by a Deputy Attorney General; or with anyone, you should obtain the advice of an experienced California Board of Behavioral Science Defense lawyer at Spital & Associates. Ask for Sam Spital, Managing Attorney. Call now for a FREE Attorney Consultation  (619) 583-0350 !

Main Offices
8880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 800
San Diego, CA 92108-1642
Telephone: 619.583.0350
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