(312) 335-9470
44 S. Vail Ave, Arlington Heights, , Illinois 60005
You play an important role in people’s lives as a social worker. And you’ve had to complete years of training, exams and more to earn your professional license. If you receive a complaint or accusation that might affect that license, act quickly to address the matter and avoid or minimize disciplinary action.
That’s what we’re here for at Williams & Nickl. We’re experts in defending your professional license before the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
When you hold a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license, you may face a variety of disciplinary issues. We can assist you with cases involving the following matters:
When addressing licensing issues, your attorney must thoroughly understand the applicable laws and regulations, as well as administrative review policies and procedures.
We know how the Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act (225 ILCS 20, et. seq.) and other relevant statutes apply to your case. We also understand the procedures that these regulations define:
With our knowledge and experience, rest assured that you have a skilled legal advocate on your side. We always diligently work to help you reach a positive case outcome.
When applying for a LSW or LCSW license, you may receive a Notice of Deficiency Checklist or an IDFPR request to provide personal background information.
This request may ask you to provide data about previous criminal convictions, DUI arrests or sister-state discipline. You may be concerned about how your response will affect your license application.
Speak to our attorneys to discover the best way to respond before acting on any of these requests. We’ll discuss your situation during a free one-hour consultation. There, we’ll help you understand your options. Everyone’s circumstances differ!
In many cases, we help you understand how to address your situation without our assistance. In other cases, we may work with you to draft a response that answers the IDFPR’s questions effectively and allows the board to issue your license quickly.
At Williams & Nickl, we’ve represented clients in a wide variety of cases before the IDFPR, including the Social Work Examining and Disciplinary Board.
We have more than 55 years of combined experience handling professional licensing issues. Attorney Edward Williams formerly served as chief of prosecutions for the IDFPR, while Attorney Fred Nickl offers invaluable expertise.
With our understanding of the IDFPR’s formal and informal policies and procedures, we can help you protect your social worker license and continue serving.
In one case, we assisted a nurse who had been waiting three months for the IDFPR to act after responding to its requests. With our help, the IDFPR issued our client’s license within three days.
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We can help you take steps to protect your social worker license, no matter the nature of the complaint or the potential forms of discipline you face.
We’ll talk to you in person, over the phone or via Zoom during your complimentary consultation. Then, we’ll help you understand your best strategies for success and can start providing you with the defense you need.
In many cases, we can help you avoid any public discipline to your professional license. Contact us online, or call 312-335-9470 to schedule your free consultation.
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