Dallas Financial License Defense Attorney

Dallas Financial License Defense Attorney

Dallas licensed financial professionals face a significant number of rules and regulations promulgated by Texas Financial License Boards. Any alleged violation of these rules and regulations can result in an obstacle to a licensed financial professionals’ ability to practice in Dallas. The firm practices Texas Financial License Defense and serves Dallas. From Texas Financial License application Denial Hearings to Notice of Alleged Violations, the firm’s goal is to provide effective and efficient legal representation to the firm’s Dallas Financial License clients. The firm represents Dallas Financial licensees possessing the following Texas Financial Licenses:

Dallas Financial License Defense Lawyer

Over one million individuals possess Financial Licenses issued by Texas Financial Licensing Boards. Many of these individuals are located in Dallas. Most Dallas licensed financial professionals have minimal or no contact with the disciplinary systems of the numerous Texas Financial Licensing Boards. For Dallas licensed financial professionals who become part of the Texas Administrative Law disciplinary process, the consequences are profound. The Texas Administrative Law disciplinary process is complex, procedural and time consuming. Individuals facing Financial License discipline in Dallas should seek legal representation from a Texas Financial License Defense Attorney serving Dallas.

Dallas Financial License Investigation Defense Lawyer

The majority of Dallas Financial License disciplinary investigations begin with the filing of a consumer Complaint. However, disciplinary Investigations also occur through sting operations, criminal conviction referrals and criminal investigations. Many Texas Administrative Law agencies utilize non sworn civilian investigators to conduct non criminal investigations against licensed financial professionals. Some Texas Administrative entities employ sworn Peace Officer Investigators to conduct criminal investigations arising from criminal law. These employees investigate criminal and administrative law violations committed by Dallas Financial licensees. Administrative Law Due Process Rights differ substantially from the Due Process Rights accorded in criminal law.

It is important to have an attorney that understands the Texas Financial License disciplinary process. At the conclusion of a Texas Financial Licensing Board investigation, the Board has several options. The Texas Administrative Law agency can choose to close the Complaint. The Texas Administrative agency can choose to issue an Administrative Penalty. Texas Financial Licensing Boards can also choose to refer the matter to its respective legal counsel for the filing of formal Administrative disciplinary charges, generally called a Notice of Alleged Violation. State legal counsel will determine whether cause exists to file a formal Notice of Alleged Violation. A Notice of Alleged Violation is called a Complaint by some Texas Administrative Law agencies. Some Texas Financial Licensing Boards will hold an Informal Conference with the licensee. In cases involving criminal conduct, the Texas Financial Licensing agency may refer the case to the District Attorney’s Office for criminal prosecution. If you are a Dallas Financial License holder facing a Texas Financial License Investigation, contact a Texas Financial License Defense Attorney for representation.

Dallas Financial License Notice of Alleged Violation Defense Attorney

A formal Notice of Alleged Violation or Complaint served on a Texas Financial License holder in Dallas serves as notice to a licensee that the Administrative Law agency intends to suspend or revoke the Dallas Financial License. The licensee, now called the Respondent, has only 20 days from the date that the Notice of Alleged Violation was served (not received, but served) to file a Request for Hearing. The failure to file a Request for Hearing results in a Default against the Dallas Financial License. A Default will result in the immediate Revocation of the Texas Financial License.

A Notice of Alleged Violation or Complaint is a serious matter that can result in the suspension or revocation of a Financial License in Dallas. In many cases, it is possible for licensees to reach a settlement with the Texas Financial Licensing Board. An Agreed Order is a formal term for a settlement agreement. If an Agreed Order cannot be reached, the parties will proceed to a formal Hearing before the Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) or similar Administrative Law Hearing venue. Licensees facing a Texas Financial Licensing Board Notice of Alleged Violation in Dallas should contact a Dallas Financial License Defense Lawyer for representation.

Dallas Financial License Hearing Attorney

The Texas Office of Administrative Hearings, also known as SOAH, hears most Administrative Law disciplinary matters. SOAH is headquartered in Austin, but may hold Hearings remotely or in other locations. Hearings may be held in Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, Lubbock or San Antonio. The Texas Financial License Administrative Law Hearing is a formal Hearing before an Administrative Law Judge.

The Administrative Law Judge, or ALJ, will issue a written Proposal for Decision approximately 60 days after the Hearing. The Texas Financial License agency and the Respondent generally both have the ability to file responses to the Proposal for Decision, called Exceptions and Briefs. The Texas Financial License Board can adopt, modify or reject the ALJ’s Proposal for Decision. The Texas Financial Licensing Board’s action is called the Final Order. There are two main rights of Appeal of a Final Order. Texas Government Code § 2001.144 allows a licensee to file a Motion for Rehearing within 25 days after the Final Order is issued. If a Motion for Rehearing is denied, the Respondent can file a Request for Judicial Review in Travis County District Court in Austin. A Request for Judicial Review must be filed within 30 days of the denial of the Motion for Rehearing. Texas Financial licensees facing a Texas Licensing Board Administrative Law Hearing need effective representation from a Texas Financial License Hearing Defense Lawyer serving Dallas.

Dallas Financial License and Criminal Convictions

Texas Financial Licensing Boards can discipline licensees for criminal convictions. Administrative Law discipline for Texas licensed financial professionals primary occurs for felony criminal convictions and criminal convictions related to the practice of medicine. Texas Financial Licensing Boards and other law enforcement agencies also investigate criminal conduct by Dallas licensees in the course and scope of their license. Common criminal offenses that can cause Texas Financial License discipline are:

Texas Financial licensees facing criminal charges and licensees who are convicted of criminal offenses need a Texas Financial License Defense Attorney serving Dallas for representation in Texas Financial License disciplinary proceedings.

Dallas Financial License Denial Defense Attorney

Texas Financial licensing agencies thoroughly investigates all applicants for Financial Licenses in Dallas. The Texas Financial Licensing Board may deny a Texas Financial License to students and licensees from other states and countries. Most Texas Financial License denials occur due to criminal convictions, financial problems or misstatements on the License application. Denial Hearings and Notice of Alleged Violation Hearings before the State Office of Administrative Hearings involve a similar procedure. However, in a License Denial Hearing, the applicant bears the burden of proof. Financial professionals and individuals denied a Financial License by a Texas Financial Licensing agency should contact a Texas Financial License Lawyer for representation in a Texas Financial License Denial Hearing.

Dallas Financial License Petition for Reinstatement Lawyer

A Petition for Reinstatement allows individuals who have received a Texas Financial License Revocation to reinstate their Texas Financial License. The Petition for Reinstatement may result in an investigation by the applicable Texas Financial Licensing Agency. Subsequent to an investigation, the Texas Financial licensing agency may issue the license, issue the license with a corresponding Agreed Order (settlement), or deny the license. Some Texas Financial licensing agencies may schedule an Informal Conference prior to determination whether to grant or deny licensure. Rehabilitation from past misconduct is a primary factor in a Petition for Reinstatement. A successful Dallas Financial License Petition for Reinstatement requires representation by a Texas Financial License Attorney.

Dallas Financial License Defense Lawyer

Administrative Law in Texas is standard throughout the state. All Texas Financial License Boards generally adhere to the same regulations, rules and statutes governing Administrative Law. Texas Financial License Board disciplinary matters can result in the loss of a Dallas Financial License. Dallas Financial licensees facing an Administrative Law legal matter should contact a Texas Financial License Defense Attorney serving Dallas for representation. The firm represents Dallas licensed financial professionals before the following Texas Financial Licensing Boards:

• Texas Appraiser Licensing & Certification Board
• Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
• Texas Credit Union Department
• Texas Department of Banking
• Texas Department of Insurance
• Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR)
• Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
• Texas Department of Public Safety
• Texas Ethics Commission
• Texas Lottery Commission
• Texas Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
• Texas Real Estate Commission
• Texas Secretary of State
• Texas State Board of Public Accountancy
• Texas State Securities Board