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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.
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State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1993
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State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1993
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186 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Licensing
Posted by Ryan | October 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Licensing
Worth every penny
When you need an attorney who really knows his stuff, look no further. Richard's expertise is evident from the first consultation. He has a deep understanding licensing law and can help you! What sets Richard apart is his commitment to staying informed. The legal landscape is always changing, and...
Ryan had a legal issue and we waited to make sure he received documents from the Nursing Board. We were ready, he was prepared, and fully engaged in the plan. Ryan executed perfectly and he Pennsylvania Nursing Board preliminary investigation was closed without a full disciplinary hearing or even case. Great job Ryan. Thank you for letting me help you navigate this very challenging time in your professional career. Ryan is located in north western Pa. It did not matter. I am in Ardmore and we zoomed, talked on the phone, and emailed all document preparation back and forth. I can help you with your Pennsylvania and New Jersey Nursing, Medical, Osteo, Pharmacy Board issues wherever you live. Call me.
Posted by Susan | September 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Licensing
Veterinary Licensing and Specialty Certification
Richard was referred to me by another licensing attorney who highly recommended him, and I have to agree. He is knowledgeable, experienced and effective. He was able to get us results against a large veterinary medical licensing group which many felt was futile. I can’t thank Richard enough for his...
Drs. Wiggin and Tyson and two other specialty veterinarians were improperly denied their expert certifications through a faulty board exam process. Without going to deep into this contested appeal process, we were able to show the Board the statistically improper testing process, secured a re-scoring, and all four vets are now Board Certified Avian Specialists! Dr. Wiggin and Dr. Tyson, thanks for letting me help.!
Posted by anonymous | September 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Licensing
Very helpful
Richard helped me handle my NCLEX application. When I was younger, I had gotten into some trouble and needed to report the situation to the board of nursing before being granted permission to sit for the NCLEX. Richard helped me navigate the situation and my case was successful. I highly recommend hi...
I help aspiring doctors, pharmacists, nurses, CRNP's, physician assistants, and/or psychologists, get their licensing and avoid the NJ -- RAMP and PA -- PHMP impairment monitoring programs. The Pennsylvania and New Jersey health care boards review back at least ten years for prior criminal and alcohol use issues . It does not matter how old is that old DUI. If you want a license from NJ or Pennsylvania nurse, osteopathic, medical, or counseling the Boards are seeking impairment evaluations. Call me to help secure and protect your license.
Posted by Michael | January 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Licensing
Truly deserving of all 5 stars!
Richard Hark and his team were the turning point with getting me and my family justice. After nearly a decade of commitment to quality practice, an alleged documentation discrepancy quickly jeopardized not only my job but also my license. I spent months trying to make things right while everything wa...
Posted by anonymous | September 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Licensing
Highly recommended
I highly recommend Richard Hark as an attorney. He is the attorney to go to handle medical licensing issues. He was a superior advocate for me. No matter how busy he was he always made me a priority. He would answer every call and answered every question patiently. He would always give me excell...
I know this client very well. We had a very hard case on two fronts. The criminal prosecution resolved to our benefit and that directly resulted in the medical board licensing case having many less complications. However, the client had significant medical issues that transformed the impairment investigation into a complex mental health and medical condition case. Everything worked out in the end with no disciplinary action, no jail, and no impairment PHP contract. Call to discuss your complicated case. I handle the hardest one.
"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
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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