Craig Menchin - Los Angeles, CA
Attorney at Chudnovsky Law
Professional License Defense Lawyers in Los Angeles, CA
1933 S Broadway #1100 Los Angeles, CA 90007
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Los Angeles Professional License Defense Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Professional License Defense
- Administrative Law
- Investigation Defense
- Medical License Defense
- Nursing License Defense
- Pharmacist License Defense
- Dental License Defense
- Chiropractor License Defense
- Insurance License Defense
- Community Care License Defense
- Healthcare License Defense
- Real Estate License Defense
- Criminal Defense
- Drug Crimes
- DUI/DWI
- Sex Crimes
- Federal & White Collar Crimes
- Criminal Law - Federal
Attorney Information
Overview
Craig Menchin is a preeminent license defense attorney for healthcare and professional license investigation and enforcement cases. When your career, your assets, and your reputation are at risk, Mr. Menchin is the defense attorney you can rely on to defend your rights and fight your case vigorously.
Former DOJ Deputy Attorney General Defending You
Before joining Chudnovsky Law, Craig Menchin served as Deputy Attorney General in the California Department of Justice, specializing in license disciplinary actions. As a specialized Licensing Section Deputy Attorney General, Mr Menchin represented dozens of California licensing agencies, pursued license investigations, and prosecuted enforcement disciplinary cases against licensed professionals and corporations.
Prior to the DOJ, Mr. Menchin served as Assistant District Attorney for San Francisco, where he handled hundreds of criminal prosecutions, jury trials, and appellate arguments. These included professional license-related crimes, fraud, DUI, drug offenses, sexual misconduct, and all types of misdemeanor and felony criminal matters.
Because of his extensive experience at the Department of Justice and as a criminal prosecutor, Mr. Menchin is one of California's preeminent license defense attorneys for agency investigation, criminal allegations, and enforcement actions.
His extensive experience at the Department of Justice and as a criminal prosecutor have made Mr. Menchin one of California’s preeminent license defense attorneys for agency investigation, criminal allegations, and enforcement actions. He has the invaluable experience clients need when facing high-stakes investigations, license accusations, and administrative court disciplinary proceedings.
Expert Professional License Defense
Mr. Menchin provides administrative law professional license defense representation for physicians, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, chiropractors, healthcare corporations, med spas, pharmacies, insurance agencies, and all licensed professionals accused of unprofessional conduct, negligence, fraud, or other acts that may impact their ability to practice their profession.
If you are under investigation or are dealing with an accusation, suspension, or revocation, Mr. Menchin will skillfully represent you in front of all licensing agencies, boards, and bureaus, including:
- Accountancy, Board of (CBA)
- Acupuncture Board
- Arbitration Certification Program (ACP)
- Architects Board, California
- Automotive Repair, Bureau of (BAR)
- Barbering and Cosmetology, Board of (BBC)
- Behavioral Sciences, Board of (BBS)
- California Horse Racing Board (CHRB)
- California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
- California Department of Real Estate (DRE)
- California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
- California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS)
- Cemetery and Funeral Bureau (CFB)
- Chiropractic Examiners, Board of (BCE)
- Contractors State License Board (CSLB)
- Court Reporters Board (CRB)
- Dental Board of California (DBC)
- Dental Hygiene Board of California (DHBC)
- Department of Cannabis Control (DCC)
- Department of Insurance (CDI)
- Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
- Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists, Board for Professional (BPELSG)
- Guide Dogs for the Blind, State Board of (GDB)
- Household Goods and Services, Bureau of (BHGS)
- Landscape Architects Technical Committee (LATC)
- Medical Board of California (MBC)
- Naturopathic Medicine, Board of (CBNM)
- Occupational Therapy, California Board of (CBOT)
- Optometry, Board of
- Osteopathic Medical Board of California (OBMC)
- Pharmacy, California State Board of
- Physical Therapy Board of California (PTBC)
- Physician Assistant Board (PAB)
- Podiatric Medical Board of California (PMBC)
- Private Postsecondary Education, Bureau of (BPPE)
- Professional Fiduciaries Bureau (PFB)
- Psychology, Board of
- Real Estate Appraisers, Bureau of (BREA)
- Registered Nursing, Board of (BRN)
- Respiratory Care Board (RCB)
- Security and Investigative Services, Bureau of (BSIS)
- Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board (SLPAHADB)
- State Athletic Commission (CSAC)
- Structural Pest Control Board (SPCB)
- Veterinary Medical Board (VMB)
- Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians, Board of (BVNPT)
Writs and Appeals
Mr. Menchin provides legal representation for writ of mandamus appeals in Superior Court to appeal an adverse ruling in the Office of Administrative Hearings. He is experienced in addressing the complex issues involved in writ appeals, including venue selection, legal strategy, ex parte petitions for stay of revocation, suspension, or discipline of a license, and drafting and arguing effective writ appeals in court.
Call (844) 325-1444 for a Free Case Evaluation
To learn more about how Craig Menchin can help secure the best possible outcome for you or your loved one, please schedule a free consultation with the law firm by phone or through the law firm's website.
Education
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Legal Education
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Stanford Law School,
Stanford,
California, 2012
J.D.
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Stanford Law School,
Stanford,
California, 2012
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Non Legal Education
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University of Virginia, 2007
B.A.
Honors: High Honors
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University of Virginia, 2007
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- California Department of Justice, Deputy Attorney General, Licensing Section
- San Francisco District Attorney, Assistant District Attorney
Languages
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English (Primary)
Published Works
Articles
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Professional License Defense Attorney
Guide for licensed professionals and businesses dealing with investigations, accusations, and disciplinary proceedings. Detailed explanation of the process and steps that licensees can take to protect their license, assets, and reputation. -
Nursing License Defense Attorney
Comprehensive guide for nurses dealing with Board of Nursing investigations, accusations, and disciplinary proceedings. A detailed explanation of the process and steps that RN and LVN nurses can take to protect their license and career. -
Medical License Defense Attorney
Comprehensive guide for physicians dealing with Medical Board of California investigations, accusations, and disciplinary proceedings. A detailed explanation of the process and steps that doctors can take to protect their license and career. -
Dental License Defense Attorney
Guide for dentists and Registered Dental Assistants for Dental Board investigations, accusations, and disciplinary proceedings, explaining the process and steps that dentists can take to protect their license and career. -
Pharmacist License Defense Attorney
Pharmacist guide explaining Board of Pharmacy investigations, accusations, and disciplinary proceedings. A detailed explanation of the process and steps that pharmacy licensees can take to protect their license and career.
Bar Admissions
- California
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