DBPR Contacted You. Know Where You Stand.
Facing a Florida DBPR investigation, unlicensed activity citation, Administrative Complaint, or professional licensing dispute?
Kafrouni Law provides focused regulatory representation for licensed professionals and regulated businesses throughout Florida.
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What Did DBPR Send You?
The document you received matters. An investigator's request, citation, and Administrative Complaint may require different responses and carry different deadlines.
An Investigator Contacted You
DBPR requested documents, a statement, or a response to allegations. Understand the investigation before submitting information.
Citation or Cease and Desist
Received an unlicensed activity citation or an order to stop certain activities? The applicable law and available response options matter.
Administrative Complaint
Formal allegations may trigger an election of rights and important deadlines. Evaluate the charges and procedural options.
Florida DBPR Defense Services
Regulatory defense tailored to the specific profession, alleged violation, licensing authority, and procedural stage.
DBPR Unlicensed Activity Defense
Representation involving allegations of unlicensed contracting, electrical work, professional services, advertising, business activity, citations, and cease and desist actions.
Explore Unlicensed Activity Defense →ECLB License Defense
Representation for electrical and alarm contractors involving investigations, qualifying agent responsibilities, Administrative Complaints, settlements, licensing, and disciplinary proceedings.
Explore Electrical Defense →ABT Regulatory Defense
Representation in DBPR Investigations, underage sale allegations, licensing compliance, Administrative Complaints, settlements, and permit or license discipline involving ABT regulated businesses.
Explore ABT Defense →FREC & Real Estate License Defense
Representation in DBPR matters involving brokers, broker associates, sales associates, advertising, escrow concerns, professional conduct, and license discipline.
Construction Regulatory Counsel
Regulatory advice, compliance counseling & complaint review for construction contractors.
Other DBPR Regulated Professions
Representation before DBPR in Licensing, investigations, formal disciplinary charges, compliance, and regulatory counseling involving eligible DBPR regulated professions and businesses.
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Florida DBPR oversees numerous licensed professions, commercial establishments, and regulated activities. Explore the categories below to identify the type of regulatory matter you are facing.
Unlicensed Activity
Investigations, citations, advertising allegations, and enforcement involving allegedly unlicensed services.
Electrical Contractors
ECLB investigations, electrical and alarm contracting licenses, qualifying agents, and disciplinary matters.
Construction Contractors
Eligible investigative stage matters, licensing compliance, and regulatory advisory services.
Building Code Administrators & Inspectors
Regulatory matters involving building officials, inspectors, and plans examiners.
Asbestos Contractors & Consultants
Licensing, professional standards, business practices, and investigations.
Home Inspectors
Inspection reports, professional standards, license compliance, and disciplinary allegations.
Mold Assessors & Remediators
Mold assessment and remediation licensing, professional conduct, and enforcement.
Real Estate Brokers & Sales Associates
FREC investigations, advertising, escrow, transaction concerns, and licensing disputes.
Community Association Managers
CAM license investigations involving association records, financial management, board authorization, and professional obligations.
CAM Firms
Regulatory matters involving community association management businesses.
Real Estate Appraisers
FREAB complaints, appraisal reports, USPAP allegations, inspections, and supervision.
Certified Public Accountants
CPA licensing, accounting firms, professional conduct, and discipline.
Cosmetologists
Cosmetology licensing, inspections, scope of practice, and disciplinary complaints.
Nail, Facial & Full Specialists
Professional registration, establishment compliance, and enforcement.
Barbers & Restricted Barbers
Professional licensing, sanitation, practice limitations, and discipline.
Architects
Professional practice standards, licensing, business qualification, and regulatory investigations.
Registered Interior Designers
Applicable registration, signing and sealing, and scope of practice matters.
Landscape Architects
Landscape architecture licensing, professional services, and unlicensed activity allegations.
Professional Engineers
FBPE/FEMC matters involving engineering practice, signing and sealing, and business qualification.
Veterinarians
Professional conduct, recordkeeping, supervision, and license investigations.
Professional Geologists
Geology licensing, professional standards, and regulatory compliance.
Auctioneers & Auction Businesses
Auction licensing, professional practices, and disciplinary allegations.
Athlete Agents
Registration requirements, professional conduct, and enforcement.
Talent Agencies
Talent agency licensing, business compliance, and enforcement proceedings.
Harbor Pilots
Professional licensing and regulatory discipline involving harbor pilotage.
Alcoholic Beverage Licensees
ABT investigations, administrative charges, permits, and disciplinary matters.
Tobacco & Nicotine Retailers
ABT compliance, underage sale allegations, permit matters, and enforcement.
Restaurants & Food Service
DBPR licensing, inspections, operational compliance, and disciplinary proceedings.
Hotels & Public Lodging
Lodging establishment licensing, inspections, and regulatory actions.
Yacht & Ship Brokers
Licensing, investigations, disclosures, and regulatory enforcement.
Drugs, Devices & Cosmetics Businesses
Applicable permitting, distribution, inspections, and licensing enforcement.
Salons & Barbershops
Establishment licensing, inspections, sanitation, and business compliance.
Employee Leasing Companies
Business licensing, qualification, reporting, and regulatory matters.
Condominiums & Cooperatives
Administrative matters within the applicable DBPR division's jurisdiction.
Timeshares & Mobile Home Parks
Regulatory matters where DBPR jurisdiction applies.
Elevator Safety
Applicable elevator permitting and safety requirements.
Combative Sports
Licensing and regulatory matters involving the Florida State Boxing Commission.
From Complaint to Final Order
Regulatory procedures vary by profession and agency. Understanding the stage of your matter helps identify the decisions and deadlines that may lie ahead.
Complaint Review
The agency evaluates allegations and determines whether further action is warranted.
Investigation
Investigators may request records, interview witnesses, or seek explanations.
Legal Review
An authorized reviewer or probable cause panel may evaluate whether disciplinary charges are warranted.
Administrative Charges
A formal complaint or other charging document may initiate important deadlines.
Settlement or Hearing
Eligible matters may proceed through settlement, informal proceedings, or formal hearings.
Final Order
A matter may conclude without discipline or result in administrative obligations.
A Former DBPR Prosecutor.
A Focused Regulatory Practice.
Before founding Kafrouni Law, attorney Zeyna Kafrouni served for nearly seven years as a Senior Prosecutor in the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
That experience informs the firm's approach to investigative evidence, administrative procedure, regulatory allegations, and potential disciplinary exposure.
Each matter is evaluated according to its specific facts, governing law, regulatory authority, and procedural posture.
Discuss Your DBPR MatterHow Kafrouni Law Can Assist
Investigative Responses
Review allegations, identify material evidence, and prepare appropriate agency submissions.
Administrative Complaint Defense
Evaluate formal charges, statutory requirements, defenses, and procedural options.
Settlement & Hearings
Represent eligible clients in disciplinary negotiations and administrative proceedings.
License Applications & Denials
Address application deficiencies, qualifications, disclosures, and licensing disputes.
Probation & Compliance
Evaluate Final Orders, reporting obligations, professional restrictions, and compliance concerns.
Preventive Regulatory Counsel
Advise on licensing obligations, qualification relationships, and regulatory risk.
Questions After a DBPR Notice
Does a DBPR complaint mean I will lose my license?
No. A complaint is an allegation, not a disciplinary finding. The result depends on the evidence, governing law, and process.
Should I respond to the DBPR investigator?
Identify what the agency is requesting, any applicable deadline, and whether legal review is appropriate before providing a substantive response.
What is an Administrative Complaint?
An Administrative Complaint is a formal charging document alleging violations of applicable licensing laws or rules. Procedural rights and deadlines depend on the governing law and notice.
Can I continue working while under investigation?
That depends on your license status and any applicable restrictions, suspensions, emergency orders, or other limitations. An investigation alone does not determine the answer.
Will my DBPR investigation become public?
Confidentiality depends on the regulatory program and procedural stage. Different statutes and exceptions may apply.
Can my case be resolved without a hearing?
Some matters close during investigation or legal review. Others may be resolved through settlement or another authorized administrative disposition.
Does Kafrouni Law represent electrical contractors?
Yes. The firm handles eligible ECLB investigations, Administrative Complaints, licensing matters, and disciplinary proceedings.
What should I have ready for a consultation?
Have the notice, agency or board name, case number, date received, stated response deadline, and relevant records available.
The Notice Is the Starting Point.
Your Strategy Comes Next.
Received a DBPR complaint, citation, investigative request, or Administrative Complaint? Contact Kafrouni Law to discuss whether your matter is within the firm's regulatory practice.
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