Legal literacy

Legal defense resources for California nurses.

If you receive a letter or call from the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), or face a legal issue that could affect your license, you do not have to handle it alone. Acting early often gives you more options. These firms have asked to be listed.

Please read. This list is for education. CALMN does not recommend, endorse, rank, or vouch for any firm, and we do not receive referral fees or any share of legal fees. Descriptions come from each firm’s own public website, and each firm has approved being listed. Listing here is not a guarantee of results. Reading this page does not create an attorney-client relationship, and nothing here is legal advice. Firms are listed in alphabetical order by last name.
Attorneys and firms

California attorneys listed as resources

Last reviewed October 2026. Check each firm’s website for current details.

The Law Offices of Lucy S. McAllister

Los Angeles · Sacramento · San Diego · San Francisco · San Jose

A professional license defense firm that states it represents licensed nurses in California who are under investigation by the BRN, and says it serves all of California.

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Samuel Spital & Associates

San Diego main office · serves clients statewide

A law firm that defends registered nurses and license applicants in matters before the BRN, including investigations and accusations.

William M. Weinberg

Irvine · serves Orange, Los Angeles, and San Diego Counties

A criminal defense firm that also lists professional license defense. States that it helps professionals, including nurses, whose criminal charges or convictions could affect their license.

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Before you call

What to expect from a first conversation.

Every firm works a little differently. These are topics many nurses find helpful to talk through in a first call, which can help you decide who feels like the right fit. Many firms offer an initial consultation, so it is fine to ask about that too.

Helpful to have ready: any letters you received, the dates on them, and a short summary of what happened. That makes the first conversation much more productive.

  • Can you tell me about your experience with nursing license matters?
  • How are fees structured, and is there an initial consultation?
  • Who would be working on my matter, and how will we stay in touch?
  • Are there any deadlines I should know about right now?
  • Does your firm help with both the investigation stage and any later hearing?

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