Are you a licensed professional in Illinois seeking guidance on the state’s regulatory framework? Look no further than 1818, a leading law firm specializing in professional license defense.

As an Illinois-based firm with extensive knowledge of the Illinois General Assembly statutes and regulations, 1818 is uniquely equipped to help professionals navigate the complex landscape of state licensure.

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) oversees the licensing and regulation of millions of professionals across numerous industries. From healthcare providers to real estate agents, individuals seeking to practice in Illinois must meet rigorous standards and adhere to strict guidelines to maintain their licenses.

At 1818 in Chicago, IL, our team understands the challenges facing licensed professionals in Illinois. We offer comprehensive legal services for clients facing disciplinary actions or seeking to proactively protect their licenses.

From negotiating with IDFPR on your behalf to representing you in administrative hearings, our team is committed to achieving the best possible outcome for your case.

If you’re looking for a professional licensed defense attorney in Illinois, look no further than 1818. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you protect your livelihood.

Division of Banking

• Foreign Bank Offices
• Foreign Bank Representative Offices
• Foreign Corporate Fiduciaries
• Mortgage Loan Originators
• Pawnbrokers
• Residential Mortgage Companies
• State Chartered Banks
• Trust Companies

Division of Financial Institutions

• Auto Title Lenders
• Consumer Lenders
• Credit Unions
• Currency Exchanges
• Debt Management
• Debt Settlement
• Money Transmitters
• PayDay Lenders
• Sales Finance
• Title Insurance Underwriters

Division of Professional Regulation

Acupuncture

• Acupuncture CE Sponsor
• Acupuncture Guest Instructor
• Acupuncture Out-of-State CE

Architecture

• Architect
• Professional Design Firm

Athletic Training

• Athlete Agent
• Athletic Trainer
• Athletic Trainer CE Sponsor/Out-of-State CE

Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology / Shops

• Barber
• Barber Teacher
• Barber School
• Cosmetologist
• Cosmetology Teacher and Clinic Teacher
• Cosmetology School, private and state-owned
• Salon/Shop Registration
• Esthetician
• Esthetics Teacher and Clinic Teacher
• School of Esthetics Hair Braider
• Hair Braiding Teacher
• Hair Braiding School
• Nail Technician
• Nail Technology Teacher and Clinic Teacher
• Nail Technology School
• Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics & Nail Technology CE Sponsor/Out-of-State CE

Cemetery / Cemetery Managers

• Cemetery Authority Full Exempt
• Cemetery Authority Partial Exempt
• Licensed Cemetery Authority
• Cemetery Manager
• Customer Service Employee
• Cemetery CE Sponsor
• Cemetery Certification Program Sponsor

Collection Agency

• Collection Agency
• Collection Agency Branch Office

Controlled Substance

• Podiatric Physician
• Dentist
• Physician and Surgeon
• Pharmacy
• Veterinarian
• Manufacturer and Distributor
• Physician Assistant
• Optometrist
• Advanced Practice Nurse
• Humane Euthanasia Agency

Dentistry

• Dentist
• Dental Hygienist
• Specialist in Dentistry
• Temporary Dental Training License
• Dental Sedation Permit
• Dental/Dental Hygienist CE Sponsor/Out-of-State CE
• Restricted Faculty License

Detection of Deception

• Detection of Deception Examiner
• Detection of Deception Trainee

Detective, Alarm, Security, and Locksmith

• Canine Trainer Authorization Card
• Canine Handler Training Course
• Canine Instructor Training Course
• Canine Handler Authorization Card
• 40-Hour Firearm Training Course
• Fingerprint Vendor
• Fingerprint Vendor Agency
• Firearm Instructor
• Private Detective
• Private Detective Agency and Branch Office
• Private Alarm Contractor
• Private Alarm Contractor Agency and Branch Office
• Armed Proprietary Security Force
• Permanent Employee Registration Card
• Locksmith
• Locksmith Agency and Branch Office
• Firearm Control Card

Dietician Nutritionist

• Dietitian Nutritionist
• Dietitian Nutritionist CE Sponsor/Out-of-State CE
• Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist Counselor

Electrologist

• Electrologist

Environmental Health Practice

• Environmental Health Practitioner
• Environmental Health Practitioner in Training
• Environmental Health Practitioner CE Sponsor
• Environmental Health Practitioner Out-of-State CE

Funeral Directing and Embalming

• Funeral Director
• Funeral Director and Embalmer
• Funeral Director and Embalmer Intern
• Funeral Director & Embalmer CE Sponsor

Genetic Counselor

• Genetic Counselor
• Temp. Genetic Counselor

Geology

• Professional Geologist

Home Medical Equipment and Service

• Home Medical Equipment and Services Provider

Humane Euthanasia

• Humane Euthanasia Technician
• Human Euthanasia Agency

Interior Design

• Interior Designer

Landscape Architecture

• Landscape Architect

Land Surveying

• Land Surveyor in Training
• Professional Land Surveyor
• Professional Design Firm

Limited Liability Company

• Limited Liability Company

Mail Order Ophthalmic Provider

• Mail Order Ophthalmic Provider

Marriage and Family Therapy

• Marriage and Family Therapist
• Marriage & Family Therapy CE Sponsor/Out-of-State CE
• Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Massage Therapy

• Massage Therapist
• Massage Therapy CE Sponsor

Medical

• Physician and Surgeon
• Visiting Physician
• Visiting Professor
• Temporary Physician and Surgeon
• Visiting Resident
• Chiropractic Physician
• Limited Medical Temporary
• Medical CE Sponsor/Out-of-State CE

Medical Cannabis

• Medical Cannabis Dispensaries

Medical Corporation

• Medical Corporation

Naprapathy

• Naprapath
• Naprapath CE Sponsor

Nursing

• Registered Nurse
• Licensed Practical Nurse
• Advanced Practice Nurse
• Nurse CE Sponsor/Out of State CE

Nursing Home Administration

• Nursing Home Administrator
• Temporary Nursing Home Administrator
• Nursing Home Administrator CE Sponsor/Out-of-State CE

Occupational Therapy

• Occupational Therapist
• Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Occupational Therapy CE Provider/Out-of-State CE

Optometry

• Optometrist
• Optometrist Ancillary Location Registration
• Optometry CE Sponsor/Out-of-State CE
• Optometric Limited Residency License

Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics

• Orthotist
• Prosthetist
• Pedorthist
• CE Provider-Orthotics, Prosthetist, Pedorthist, Out-of-State CE

Perfusion

• Perfusionist

Pharmacy

• Pharmacy
• Pharmacy Technician Student
• Registered Pharmacist
• Certified Pharmacy Technician
• Pharmacist-in-Charge Change

Physical Therapist

• Physical Therapist
• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Physical Therapy CE Sponsor/Out-of-State CE

Physician Assistant

• Physician Assistant

Podiatry

• Podiatric Physician
• Visiting Professor
• Temporary Podiatric Physician
• Podiatry CE Sponsor/Out-of-State CE

Professional Boxing

• Boxer
• Judge
• Boxing Manager
• Boxing Promoter
• Referee
• Second
• Timekeeper

Professional Counseling

• Professional Counselor
• Clinical Professional Counselor
• Professional Counselor CE Sponsor/Out-of-State CE

Professional Engineering

• Professional Engineer
• Professional Engineer Intern
• Professional Design Firm

Professional Service Corporation

• Professional Service Corporation

Psychology

• Clinical Psychologist
• Psychological Partnership
• Psychological Association
• Psychology CE Sponsor/Out-of-State CE

Public Accounting

• Licensed Certified Public Accountant
• Registered Certified Public Accountant
• Public Accountant Firm
• Public Accountant CPE Sponsor

Respiratory Care

• Respiratory Care Practitioner
• Respiratory Care CE Sponsor/Out-of-State CE

Roofing

• Roofing Professional
• Roofing Qualifying Party

Sex Offender

• Sex Offender Evaluators

Shorthand Reporting

• Restricted Shorthand Reporter
• Certified Shorthand Reporter
• Shorthand Reporter CE Sponsor/Out-of-State CE

Social Work

• Clinical Social Worker
• Social Worker
• Social Worker CE Sponsor/Out-of-State CE

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

• Speech-Language Pathologist
• Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
• Audiologist
• Speech-Language Pathologist/Audiologist CE Sponsor
• Speech-Language Pathologist Out-of-State CE

Structural Engineering

• Structural Engineer
• Structural Engineer Intern
• Professional Design Firm

Surgical Assistant

• Surgical Assistant
• Surgical Technologist

Veterinary Medicine

• Veterinarian
• Veterinary Technician
• Out-of-State CE

Wholesale Drug Distributor

• Wholesale Drug Distributor

Division of Real Estate

Auctioneer

• Auctioneer
• Auction Firm
• Internet Auction Listing Services
• Auction CE School
• Auction CE Course

Community Association Manager

• Community Association Manager

Home Inspector

• Home Inspector
• Home Inspector Entity
• Home Inspector Education Provider
• Home Inspector Pre-License Course
• Home Inspector CE Course

Real Estate

• Real Estate Branch Office
• Real Estate Broker
• Real Estate Leasing Agent
• Real Estate Student Leasing Agent
• Real Estate Managing Broker
• Real Estate Pre-License Branch
• Real Estate Pre-License Course
• Real Estate Pre-License Instructor
• Real Estate Pre-License School
• Real Estate CE Instructor
• Real Estate CE School
• Real Estate Broker Partnership
• Real Estate Broker Corp.
• Real Estate Ltd. Liability Firm
• Real Estate CE Course

Real Estate Appraisal

• Associate Real Estate Trainee Appraiser
• Certified General Real Estate Appraiser
• Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser
• Temp. Practice Real Estate Appraiser
• Licensed Appraisal Education Provider
• Licensed Appraiser Pre-License Course
• Licensed Appraiser CE Course
• Appraisal Management Company

Real Estate Land Sales

• Real Estate Land Sales Developer
• Real Estate Land Sales Subdivision

Real Estate Timeshare

• Timeshare Developer
• Timeshare Plan
• Timeshare Sales Agent
• Timeshare Acquisition Agent
• Timeshare Managing Entity
• Timeshare Exchange Co.
• Timeshare Component Site

CE = Continuing Education

The above categories of regulation are current as of the July 2017 list from IDPFR.

Protect Your Professional License With 1818

As a licensed professional in Illinois, your livelihood is at stake. Don’t risk losing your license or facing disciplinary action without legal representation.

The team at 1818 has the knowledge and experience to help you navigate the complex regulatory framework established by IDFPR.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced attorneys. We will work with you to understand your situation and develop a personalized strategy to protect your license and career.

Don’t wait until it’s too late – take action now to safeguard your future.