Richard Quinton Hark

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Richard Quinton Hark

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 32 years

Administrative law Lawyer at Ardmore, PA
Practice Areas: Administrative Law, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense ... +3 more

The Times Building, 32 Parking Plaza, Suite 401, Ardmore, PA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Richard

Biography

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Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Administrative Law 60%

I am a trial attorney that personally represents my clients at administrative disciplinary hearings before Pennsylvania's many licensing boards. I defend doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other licensed health care providers from all disciplinary actions filed against their professional license. I also represent qualified individuals applying for licenses who have been conditionally rejected.

21 years | 1,000 cases

60%
DUI and DWI 15%

I represent all health care providers with there DUI's and its effect on their employment and professional license.

33 years | 2,500 cases

15%
Criminal Defense 10%

I represent the individual in complex federal and state white collar medical based fraud, prescription fraud, internet crimes, medicare/medicaid/social security fraud cases.

33 years | 2,500 cases

10%
Education 5%

I handle ECFMG and USMLE irregular behavior investigations against medical students and ECFMG and IMG applicants.

16 years | 50 cases

5%
Federal Crime 5%

I am a trial attorney that personally represents my clients in any federal criminal prosecution. I defend doctors, nurses, pharmacists, in their insurance fraud, pill mill, DEA, federal audits and criminal investigations.

33 years | 150 cases

5%
Medicaid and Medicare 5%

I am a trial attorney that personally represents my clients in any federal insurance fraud, DEA, federal audits, debarment, OIG, medicaid and medicare insurance claw back and criminal investigations.

21 years | 100 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 32 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 32 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Hark & Hark

The Times Building, 32 Parking Plaza, Suite 401, Ardmore, PA, 19003

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Richard Quinton Hark's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

186 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 81 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | February 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Saved my RN and DRIVERS LICENCE

I found Richard Stark by looking up how to handle a DUI and RN license suspension. I called in absolute panic. I was receiving letters to enter PNAP immediately or face recourse from the Nursing Board .And I was going to lose my driving license for 18 months. He answered my phone call in less than ...an hour while on his family vacation and called back that night to give me an idea how he could manage all this. And he did not ONLY MANAGE it but I did not lose my RN license or drivers license. Please if there is an angel here on earth its Richard Hark. Please take a moment and call him.

Richard Hark

Replied last March 19, 2025

My client's call me seeking clear guidance on how to fix their health care licensing problem, how to make sure they do not loose their medical, pharmacy, nursing, or any other health care license. I hear frustration and anger from clients who hired the attorney, spent a lot of money, and still had problems. I fix those problems. My clients call from Erie, Altoona, Scranton, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New Jersey, California, and Georgia. My reviews and my website all speak for themselves. Everyone understands the need more help and after I help them they know how a good attorney fixes and gets they case resolved. I am responsive, astute, patient, and pro-active. I fix problems -- not create them. This is why my reviews are so long. Everyone has big licensing problems and the can't believe that I fixed the issue.

Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Massage license obtained

I had a medical crisis in 2014 and I thought I would never recover from the legal mess that I’d gotten myself into. I was denied my license to practice in PA. When I called Richard Hark all of that changed. He spoke from his heart and gave me some encouragement and guidance about my case. He exceeded... my expectations more times than I can mention here. He was incredibly talented and always seemed to be one step ahead in the entire process. If you have a licensure issue. Contact Richard Hark. I am profoundly grateful and impressed with his service.

Richard Hark

Replied last March 19, 2025

My client's call me seeking clear guidance on how to fix their health care licensing problem, how to make sure they do not loose their medical, pharmacy, nursing, ect license. I hear frustration and anger from clients who hired the attorney, spent a lot of money, and still had problems. I fix those problems. My clients call from Erie, Altoona, Scranton, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New Jersey, California, and Georgia. My reviews and my website all speak for themselves. Everyone understands the need more help and after I help them they know how a good attorney fixes and gets they case resolved. I am responsive, astute, patient, and pro-active. I fix problems -- not create them. This is why my reviews are so long. Everyone has big licensing problems and the can't believe that I fixed the issue.

Posted by Joe | January 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

State’s case dismissed

Unfortunately, I got a non-work related DUI 2 years ago.Of course I got the letter demanding that I go for an evaluation and I did. The medical director at this facility told me that perhaps “I would get it this time” Yeah, two months and they had a bed available right away. This was not gonna be g...ood! My DUI attorney had recommended some guy in Philadelphia that goes to bat for us healthcare workers. that guy was Mr. Richard Hark! I phoned Richard and after a long conversation where I explained everything that had gone on, it was decided that he would represent me in this case. after some sniffling and crying, I followed Richard‘s advice through this process, including weekly ETG tests for over 18 months. I spoke with Richard fairly often but did not hear any news from the state. Until recently when Richard contacted me and said that the state’s case has been closed. I shall keep doing the next right thing! I have an enormous amount of gratitude for Richard Hark, and without any hesitation would most definitely recommend his expertise services to anyone.

Richard Hark

Replied last January 13, 2025

Clients call with fear and hope. Frustration and and concern for their hard won health care license is a pervasive feeling. I make sure everyone either gets, keeps, or get back their health care license. My clients call from Erie, Altoona, Scranton, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New Jersey, California, and Georgia. My reviews and my website all speak for themselves. Everyone understands the need more help and after I help them they know how a good attorney fixes and gets they case resolved. I am responsive, astute, patient, and pro-active. I fix problems -- not create them. This is why my reviews are so long. Everyone has big licensing problems and the can't believe that I fixed the issue. Call me and do not sign any PHP PHMP document.

Posted by Richard | December 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Health Care

Attorney Endorsement

I appreciated the wise advice and counsel that I received from Richard Q. Hark. It was priceless considering the many years of dealing with the medical board myself and getting nowhere. With Mr. Hark's assistance I was able to avoid a hearing and finally get my medical license reactivated after over... 20 years of delay. I highly recommend him to any health care professional that needs assistance dealing with any of the licensing boards.

Richard Hark

Replied last December 02, 2024

This client represented himself for a long time and created huge problems that first resulted in him losing his medical license and then challenges getting it back. Once, I got involved, the case was redirected and because of my professional contacts with Pa Medical Board I was able to get new evaluations, new testings, and a resubmitted application to reinstate his license. This was granted around Thanksgiving. The entire case was was based upon inappropriate testing center issues, which we ironed out. It does not matter in what state you live or why your Pennsylvania health care license -- nurse, pharmacy, dental, medical, osteopathic license is suspended or revoked. My clients live in Florida, California, Arizona Georgia, New York, and in almost every county in Pennsylvania. DO NOT REPRESENT YOURSELF. CALL ME. We handle these cases through through emails, phone call, zoom or TEAMS meetings and ADOBE docs. We get health care licenses reinstated. Whether from Scranton, York, Lancaster, Philadelphia, Erie, Allegheny or Bloomsburg,I am always planning, planning, planning and then putting into place a plan to perfect execution. Thanks.-- Good luck with your career!

Posted by Celli Ann | November 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best decision ever!!!

I had a DUI in 2020 and didn't hear of Richard Hark until I was already pretty much forced into signing a contract with the PNAP program (now NHP). I finished out my 3 year program but when it was time to be released, the program failed to release me and informed me that I had another year and a ha...lf to go due to a positive test that was unfounded by an evaluation and a MD review. I was devastated as I never knowingly used any illicit substance after signing the contract and I didn't know where to turn. A friend of mine recommended Richard Hark so I called him up. This was the best decision I ever made. Richard and his assistant, Jessica, are very knowledgeable and attentive. After speaking with Richard my fears were laid to rest. Richard and his staff were always available to communicate any time of the day or night. I worked with Richard and Jessica to gather all necessary paperwork and they were very patient with me. Richard had me set up an evaluation with an approved MD and when the report was done it was sent to the board along with a petition to terminate the contract since the contract date ended 4 months prior. I was very surprised, after a day or so I received an order to reinstate my license effective immediately. I was feeling trapped, hopeless and unsure if they were ever gonna let me out and the program literally took me broke. I will always be grateful to Richard and his staff. I found out the hard way that you can not fight these people without legal help and I would 1000% recommend Hark & Hark to anyone who gets caught up in this trap. I am free. Finally after 3.5 years of testing, classes and financial struggles, I will be able to continue with my life with the help of this firm.

Richard Hark

Replied last November 16, 2024

This client lives in the Pittsburgh area. I work in Montgomery County. Every aspect of the case was seamless. Virtual appointments with me and coordinated appointments with the PHMP approved medical expert got her out of the PHP/PHMP and ended her dealing with PNAP. The entire case was was based upon inappropriate extensions of her original PNAP contract. DO NOT SIGN THESE AGREEMENTS. CALL ME. We handle these cases through through emails, phone call, zoom or TEAMS meetings and ADOBE docs. We were able to get her PNAP and PHMP contracts terminated. Once a health care provider is in this program -- whether from Scranton, York, Lancaster, Philadelphia, Erie, Allegheny or Bloomsburg, compliance and then timely getting out is hard. I am always planning, planning, planning and then putting into place a plan to perfect execution. Thanks.-- Good luck with your career!

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Richard Quinton Hark's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brian Fishman

Administrative law lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Richard Hark for years and he is an outstanding attorney. While he handled criminal defense matters for many years, he has shifted his practice focus to administrative law where he assists professionals (nurses, doctors, lawyers, etc) when they are being disciplined by their respective licensing board. This is usually as a result of contacts with the criminal justice system or drug/alcohol problems. Despite the shift in practice, the outcomes are the same. I have seen him successfully fight the most serious criminal charges and I now refer professional clients to him when their criminal case overlaps with their professional license. He has become extremely skilled in a very sensitive area where clients' livelihoods are on the line. This is no easy task but Richard's combination of legal smarts, common sense, and empathy for his client's plight make him a perfect fit. I strongly endorse Mr. Hark."

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Keith Hovey

Administrative law lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Knowledgeable on board defense matters for licensed health care professionals."

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Eric Zajac

Licensing lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Caudo

Criminal defense lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Richard is an excellent attorney with real courtroom experience"

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Dominik Rostocki

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I recently referred a complicated criminal defense matter to Mr. Hark. He handled the case with a high degree of professionalism and was able to secure an excellent result."

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Daniel McGrory

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rich is a fierce advocate for his clients. Hei s well known in every court and highly regarded."

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Eric Shore

Unknown lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Rich on many cases over the past 20 years. He is a straight-shooter and is honest with his clients. I trust him enough that I have referred dozens of my clients to him for assistance with various types of matters including criminal defense."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Partner, Hark and Hark

Associations

2017 - Present

American Association of Nurse Attorneys

Member

Education

1993

Widener University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Boston University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

Publications

Languages

English

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