PRO
Virtual Consultation Available
For the professional, I counsel Pennsylvania doctors, pharmacists, nurses, and all other licensees facing disciplinary actions before Pennsylvania's twenty six different state regulatory boards. My clients live both in and outside Pennsylvania and face disciplinary actions against their Pennsylvania professional license. My website and blogs discuss my professional license defense strategies. From criminal convictions that affect a license to work place employment investigations and client based complaints to the licensing boards, I handle all types of disciplinary actions. In this age of hightened scrutiny of all professionals regarding their personal or professional conduct, Pennsylvania's licensing Boards take any complaint or behavioral misteps seriously. Please visit my web site and blogs at .
I also represent individuals in a wide variety of criminal prosecutions. My experience includes defending clients in state and federal grand jury proceedings, perjury and obstruction charges, health care and tax fraud claims, robbery and drug related crimes, gun violence cases, and computer and internet crimes. I counsel clients in connection with grand jury investigations and prosecutions by the U.S. Department of Justice and various U.S. Attorney’s offices across the country, and the Pennsylvania and New Jersey offices of the Attorney General.
6
Practice Areas
21 years | 1,000 cases
33 years | 2,500 cases
33 years | 2,500 cases
16 years | 50 cases
Always
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Fax
The Times Building, 32 Parking Plaza, Suite 401, Ardmore, PA, 19003
phila-criminal-lawyer.com/Attorneys/Richard-Q-Hark.shtmlValley Forge Towers, Suite 107, King of Prussia, PA, 19406
phila-criminal-lawyer.com/Attorneys/Richard-Q-Hark.shtml1101 Route 70 West, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08002
phila-criminal-lawyer.com/Attorneys/Richard-Q-Hark.shtmlOther places you can find Richard online.
186 Client Reviews
Showing 16 - 20 of 42 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | October 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
Mr. Hark saved my license.
I was unfortunately involved in a workplace incident that triggered a referral to substance abuse program and even worse, an investigation by one of the state’s administrative boards into my physical and psychological well-being to practice. From my first call, Richard took the time to get to know me...
This was a really hard case. However, an attentive client who understood the complexity of the issues, the exposure to his license, and my game plan made representing him a pleasure. From day one, "Mike" understood my strategy, executed every step to a "T" and we prevailed. My extensive preparation along with Mike's full cooperation and agreement helped us win this case. Thank for letting me help.
Posted by Shirley | September 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
Scared nurse
Richard truly has a heart and he cares for nurses. I listened during my hearing and he was very knowledgeable and he will fight for his clients. I would highly recommend him worth every penny thanks rich
As a trial attorney, a great review from a client after a hearing -- where and when I fight for my clients the hardest -- is worth all the thank you's in the world. Shirley has a hard case and the hearing was excellent. Thank you for the review and thank you for letting me help you.
Posted by anonymous | July 07, 2019 | DUI & DWI
Scared RN
I'm a registered nurse in Pennsylvania, I found myself in the unfortunate situation of being charged with a DUI. I've never broken any law prior, not even a ticket. It did make a poor decision one night, I'm not going to say I didn't. Believe it or not, nurses are human too. The fear of that one mist...
Whether you live in Harrisburg, Erie, Scranton, Philadelphia, any where in between or around the country, I am so happy to know exactly how to help medical professionals around the state and country respond to and prepare for Pennsylvania Nurse, Pharmacy and Medical Board investigations, PHMP VRP letters of concern, Petitions for Mental and Physical Examinations, and all other disciplinary filings. Unfortunately, Scared RN's experience with the Board is the same as many -- she was scared. I am happy to help her reduce her anxiety, prepare her for the evaluation, and successfully get the Board investigation to be closed. It was a long slow and taxing process. I respond to every phone call, text, and email. This way stress and anxiety does not grow and become overwhelming. Call me to discuss your case.
Posted by Stephanie | February 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
A Great Attorney
I am a mental health nurse and work more hours than I should. A year and a half ago, I made a huge stupid mistake and got a DUI. In a panicked state I called the nursing board to make them aware. I was immediately sent a letter regarding the VAP program. The letter stated, they wanted me to go into t...
Posted by Susan | February 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Review
I am an RN of 34 years, and have a meticulous record. I unfortunately made a very stupid mistake and got a DUI ( which had nothing to do with my job). The repurcussions of that one mistake, had I done what the nursing board wanted me to do( which is go into their voluntary assistance program), would ...
Every professional I represent, either in Chester County, Lancaster, Bucks, Berks, Erie, Dauphin, or Philadelphia, all experience the same stress and anxiety about losing their license. Reputation and "credibility" -- I am not the person they think I am and I do not deserve the Board of the VRP to treat me this way -- are hard earned and easily tarnished through the PHMP and VRP. I fight for every client the same way - with patience, caring, and ferocity against the Boards and PHMP administrators who what to take and tarnish
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Knowledgeable on board defense matters for licensed health care professionals."
"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."
"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."
Personal injury lawyer
DUI and DWI lawyer
1997 - Present
Partner, Hark and Hark
2017 - Present
American Association of Nurse AttorneysMember
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
2012
2012
2011
2011
2010
English
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
While incarcerated, can you get credit for license suspension for a mandatory suspension related to PWID?
03 Jun 2015
Can I get a gun license with an expunged record?
25 May 2015
I received a letter from the U.S. District attorney office about a grand jury investigation against me. What should I do.
21 Apr 2015
Nursing Home Overtime Pay
19 Jan 2024
SARPH is no more -- New PHP contract required.
25 Sep 2023
Intended fraud loss versus actual loss, when there is no actual monetary loss
03 Dec 2022