Since 1971, Former Deputy Attorney General, Dept. of Justice. Since 1978, highest License Defense 10/10 Rating. Unprecedented “Client’s Choice” (Highest Level of Satisfaction) Award for 18 years in a row from 2007 – 2024. Unequaled combined 325+ “FIVE-STAR” Client Reviews & Attorney Endorsements
Department of Real Estate (DRE)
P.O. Box 137000 | Sacramento, CA 95813-7000
(877) 373-4542 | (800) 373-4321 Spanish – Espanol
https://www.dre.ca.gov/
WHAT WE DO – WHO WE ARE:
- Department of Real Estate “Defense” Attorneys
- We defend Broker and Agent licenses.
- California Broker and Agent lawyers fighting to protect your rights and advance your interests
- Best real estate licensing DEFENSE attorneys who genuinely care
- Southern & Northern California Broker and Agent licensing attorneys
- Lawyers for your broker or sales license with written winning record
- EFFECTIVE DRE INVESTIGATION LAWYER
- Premier Broker and Agent DEFENSE attorneys near me
- Meticulous Attorney for your Broker and Agent license to level playing field
- Exceptional Lawyer for Broker and Agent defense serving all California cities
- Top Broker and Agent DEFENSE lawyer. Awarded #1 in client satisfaction 18 years in a row.
- COMPETENT DRE ACCUSATION and REINSTATEMENT ATTORNEYS
- Broker and Agent lawyers with the greatest discipline and endeavor to succeed
- just “ok” for broker and agent is not good enough
- highest rating effective Broker and Agent licensing DEFENSE lawyers
- 300+ “five-star” client reviews and lawyer endorsements
- Superb Broker and Agent License DEFENSE Lawyers
- Attorney for brokers and agents
- Extended free initial lawyer conference
Links to Forms and Additional Information:
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Laws and Regulations – January, 2024
- License Renewal
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Update a Current License
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Online License Application
The Department of Real Estate (“DRE”) issues licenses and imposes disciplinary action against Real Estate Brokers and Real Estate Agents in California . These two types of cases are handled by DRE Legal Counsel who pursue the action before an Administrative Law Judge at the Office of Administrative Hearings (“OAH”). The Office of Administrative Hearings is not part of the DRE. This is a trial in that the matter is prosecuted by DRE Legal Counsel, as a Broker or Agent, you are defended by your own lawyer (unless you choose to handle the case alone, which we clearly do not recommend), there is a court reporter who transcribes the proceeding, and each side presents written and oral evidence, there is a full opportunity for objections, cross-examination, and the matter can be appealed as well.
In DRE cases, the Real Estate Commissioner makes the final decision and not the Administrative Law Judge. DRE has the power to either reject or modify the Proposed Decision of the Administrative Law Judge. Some cases can be resolved without an Administrative Hearing.
Also, handling “Defense” of CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS OVERSIGHT [DBO] in connection with California Finance Lenders (CFL) and California Residential Mortgage Lender (CRML) licenses.
Click here for the Licensees, Entities and Businesses that are regulated by the Department of Business Oversight [DBO].
Contact a California Real Estate License “Defense” Lawyer; as well as a Finance and Mortgage “defense” attorney at Spital & Associates to discuss the various alternatives available in your specific case as a real estate broker or real estate agent.