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Suing State Licensing Boards for Constitutional Rights Violations in Alabama
Civil Rights Lawsuits Against Licensing Boards In Alabama
At Kreps Law Firm, we don’t just fight for licenses—we file lawsuits when boards and state agencies trample the Constitution. If a professional licensing board violated your First Amendment, Due Process, or Equal Protection rights, we can help you take them to court.
We pursue civil rights litigation against powerful state entities that think they’re above the law. News flash: they’re not.
Your Rights Don’t End When You Apply For A License
State licensing boards and administrative agencies are arms of the government. That means they are bound by the U.S. Constitution. But too often, they:
- Retaliate against professionals who speak out
- Suspend or deny licenses without proper hearings
- Use vague rules to punish without consistency
- Apply double standards to protect insiders
- Issue coercive “voluntary agreements” that aren’t voluntary at all
If this happened to you, you may have a claim under 42 U.S.C. § 1983—a federal statute that allows individuals to sue state actors who violate constitutional rights under color of law.
Common Board Constitutional Violations We Litigate
Here’s where we’ve seen the worst of it—and where we take legal action:
Due Process Violations
- License revoked, denied, or suspended without a fair hearing
- Investigations conducted without notice or evidence
- Biased decision-makers or conflicts of interest
First Amendment Retaliation
- Speaking at a sunset hearing, filing a complaint, or criticizing the board—and then getting punished for it
Equal Protection / Arbitrary Enforcement
- Unequal treatment of similarly situated professionals
- Rules applied inconsistently with no rational basis
Overreach and Coercion
- Forced treatment or evaluation with no supporting facts
- “Consent agreements” extracted under threats
Excessive fines or discipline untethered from the alleged conduct
Why Civil Rights Litigation Matters
Suing a licensing board is not just about money. It’s about stopping the abuse, shining a light on corruption, and making sure they never do it to anyone else again. That’s what Section 1983 litigation is for. And we know how to use it.
We take these cases because:
- The boards rarely admit wrongdoing
- The current standard of review for administrative appeals of board decisions gives Circuit Courts very limited authority to overturn improper or unlawful board orders.
- Public exposure, litigation, and legislation are the only real checks on these agencies.
- Professionals deserve more than silence and suffering
We are here to represent pharmacists, nurses, dentists, physicians, therapists and other licensees and professionals whose constitutional rights have been ignored by bureaucrats with unchecked power.
File A Section 1983 Lawsuit And Make Them Answer
Kreps Law Firm pursues Section 1983 claims in federal court. That means:
- We sue individual board members and staff in their personal capacity when appropriate
- We demand injunctive relief, damages, and attorney’s fees
- We use discovery to expose internal communications, retaliation plans, and conflicts of interest
Boards hide behind their authority. We tear the curtain down.
Kreps Law Firm: Civil Rights Litigation That Demands Accountability
When a board steps outside the law, you have every right to take them to court. We’re not afraid to file lawsuits that make bureaucrats uncomfortable. In fact, that’s what we do best.
Call us now or click below to schedule your consultation. Let’s talk about your case and make sure your rights—and your story—are heard.
You don’t have to be silent. You don’t have to take it. Let’s fight back.