Are you unhappy with the results of an administrative hearing? Was your occupational license revoked? Many people who need licenses to do their jobs are dissatisfied with the lawyers they hired to represent them before administrative agencies, as well as the results of their hearings. Unfortunately, there are many inexperienced attorneys who attempt to handle complex administrative law matters and fail to protect their clients' rights.
If your attorney never should have taken your case or your administrative hearing did not go in your favor, you have the option to appeal the decision to the Superior Court through a Petition for Writ of Mandate and then possibly a direct appeal to the California Court of Appeal. Ronald Talmo, Attorney at Law, has significant experience handling these Petitions and Appeals. He understands your frustration and your need to protect your license.
Appeals of Administrative Rulings in California
In California, if you wish to appeal a decision made by an administrative body after a hearing conducted by The Office of Administrative Hearings, you typically need to file a civil lawsuit against the agency in the form of a Petition for Writ of Mandate. This special lawsuit asks the state superior court to review the record from the administrative hearing which includes all exhibits and transcripts of witness testimony. A legal argument brief is prepared by your lawyer and then the case is argued in front of a superior court judge. Generally there are no new documents or additional testimony presented.
Losing at the administrative hearing level is not necessarily the fault of the trial hearing lawyer. Having a new lawyer handle the Appeal part of the administrative process allows for a different and fresh perspective to be presented. And of course the agency could still settle at this point.
A good attorney could be effective in convincing your administrative agency that you do not deserve to lose your license. When lawyers are ineffective, good people lose their ability to work and provide for their families. If you have found yourself in this situation, contact Ronald Talmo, Attorney at Law, in Orange County to pursue a Petition for Writ of Mandate. . Call 800-786-1512, or complete the online form and Mr. Talmo will be in touch with you shortly.
