Joseph John Bogdan

Several years ago, I was completing my Master’s Degree Education and was preparing to apply to Medical School. Unfortunately, I was arrested during that time and ended up pleading guilty to a misdemeanor reckless driving charge. I had never been in legal trouble before and I thought that this would r...uin my medical career before it even started. I contacted Jay Bogden, seeking his guidance in how to proceed in the application process with this “red flag” on my record. Mr. Bogden was kind, attentive and timely in helping me prepare statements for my applications and I was accepted to my first choice for medical school. Four years later, I was preparing to graduate medical school and enter “The Match.” Like most job applications, medical residencies ask that candidates disclose whether or not they have been convicted of a crime. I dreaded answering this question, so I called Jay Bogden again. I was unsure of whether or not he would remember me; but he met me with the same kindness as he had several years ago. He assuaged my concerns and he advised me as to how best approach the situation. I matched into residency at my first choice. 3 years later, I was ready to graduate residency and I was applying for my medical license. And again the question presented itself; “Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony?” At this point, it became abundantly clear to me that I would always carry the burden of my past transgressions. However, I wasn’t willing to compromise on my goals as a physician. Again, Jay was there for me. I got my medical license without any issue. Shortly after that, I decided to pursue fellowship training in Critical Care Medicine. At this point, I knew who to call. Jay was there for me once again. At every point in my career, for nearly 10 years, Jay has answered when I’ve had questions about how to navigate the medical system with conviction on my record. And today, I’ve been accepted to and I am preparing for the fellowship that Ive been working toward for nearly a decade. I may have made poor choices in the past, but with Jay Bogden’s help and his continued commitment to helping me with my career, I have been able to realize my goals in the medical field. He can help you too.

Jay was invaluable in helping me through this difficult process. After discovering my nursing license was in the process of being revoked, I was urged to hire Jay to negotiate my case. He walked me through the process and made it easy. He answered my questions, no matter how trivial (even on the wee...kend!) He was able to personalize my case with members of the nursing board and the department prosecutor. He did several “behind the scenes” negotiations with the department. He was always professional, personable and very focused on my case. My license was not revoked. He was able to reduce the probationary period of my license from 3 years to 1 year! He was also able to reduce the amount of stipulations the board initially wanted me to complete in my consent order. I now have a huge weight off my shoulders and will be able to return to nursing within the year. It’s absolutely amazing! I would recommend Jay to represent you in your medical legal issues. He cares and will fight for you!

I never write reviews and usually only give food recommendations but I felt I needed to write this. I’d never thought I’d say this but not all lawyers are bad. If you want someone who’s accessible, patient, knowledgeable, and willing to fight for you then contact Joseph Bogdan. He’s not just a random... lawyer. He’s also a pharmacist which means he knows the ins-and-outs of the pharmacy business as well as the inner workings/people within the IDFPR. I actually got into a predicament with IDFPR and had no one to turn to. I felt my world was crashing down on me and I honestly felt I was going to lose my license. Joseph Bogdan took the time to listen to my side of the story (which was a lot), counseled me throughout the whole process (my informal meeting), and we got the outcome we wanted. He never sugar coated anything and told me exactly what was going on. I truly felt that he cared not only about my case but also about my career moving forward. If anyone out there is looking for some legal help, don’t hesitate to contact him.

I enlisted Jay's services for a case with the IDPFR. Jay was very knowledgeable, professional, proficient, and kind. He worked with me through a stressful time in my career and we got an excellent outcome. It should be worth noting that Jay worked at the IDPFR for many years, a fact that should not b...e overlooked. I wholeheartedly recommend Joseph John "Jay" Bogdan.

No doubt there was a lot of leg work behind the scenes that I'll remain unaware of, but upon retaining Jay (Joseph) Bogdan's services (he was recommended to me by IPHP), he pulled a 180 on my situation with the board, within a week! What was a bleak situation with my license that threatened to drag ...on for months or more was fully resolved only weeks later. I especially like Jay's direct, no-BS approach and attitude. He's a roll-up-your-sleeves kind of guy who gets in there, gets his hands dirty, and gets the job done. There's no arguing with the blinding speed with which he attacked and successfully resolved my case. Lastly, it's important to note that he's a former prosecutor for the IDFPR Pharmacy Board. Do not dismiss the benefit of this. Not only does he have good rapport with the department's employees, but he knows how to naviate the minefield that is the IDFPR bureaucracy. Invaluable. Can't recommend this man's services enough. He's highly qualified, easy to talk to, and deadly efficient.