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Samuel E Spital

Samuel E Spital

Former Deputy Attorney General, California Dept. of Justice
  • Gov & Administrative Law, Criminal Law, Domestic Violence ...
  • California, U.S. TAX COURT
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Samuel Spital is the Managing Attorney at Spital and Associates. He is committed to personal service; his honesty, integrity and trustworthiness are only surpassed by his exceptionally high level of concern for his client. The law firm serves individuals and businesses in a wide array of administrative law, criminal defense and civil litigation. Sam Spital began his legal career as a Deputy Attorney General for the California Department of Justice (serving from 1970 - 1978, in both the Criminal and Civil Law Divisions). As a Deputy Attorney General, he handled over 50 appeals, in all State and Federal Courts. Additionally, he prosecuted several hundred businesses and professionals licensed by the State for unprofessional conduct, violations of criminal statutes, gross negligence, consumer fraud, white-collar crimes, and other misdeeds. He represented nearly every State Agency, California Board and Bureau in cases involving fraud, breach of contract, construction defects, negligence, malpractice, health care, unprofessional conduct and unfair business practices In 1978, Sam started his own Law Firm, eventually becoming Managing Attorney supervising seven offices throughout California, a team of 10 lawyers and nearly 50 employees handling over 10,000 cases. Also, Sam served as a Deputy Probation Officer for the County of San Diego (2001-2002) in the Adult Field Services section at the Hall of Justice in Downtown, San Diego. Sam's relentless focus on his clients and their needs and desires continues to be the paradigm for his law firm. The motto is: "A Law Firm that Cares!"

Practice Areas
Gov & Administrative Law
Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
DUI & DWI
White Collar Crime
Juvenile Law
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Additional Practice Area
  • Federal Criminal Defense
Fees
  • Free Consultation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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9th Circuit
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U.S. Supreme Court
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U.S. TAX COURT
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Special Master
State Bar of California
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The purpose of the Special Masters Program Rules and Regulations is to establish a program to implement the State Bar of California’s responsibilities under Penal Code section 1524 by which qualified attorneys serve as Special Masters to balance the interest of professionals (e.g., attorneys, physicians, psychotherapists, and the clergy) and their clients in protecting privileged materials with the interest of prosecutors in securing evidence of suspected criminal activity. Special Masters are appointed by and responsible to the appointing court. The
Managing Attorney
Spital and Associates
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Sam Spital brings 38 years of integrity, dependability and good judgment, qualities indispensable in every aspect of Sam's life and the most important attributes for your attorney. The firm has several practice areas, as follows: Administrative Law & Professional Licensing; Criminal Law and DUI; Employment Law; Education Law; Personal Injury and Real Estate Law. The law firm handles settlement, negotiation, mediation and litigation,striving to provide each client with a thorough understanding of the legal issues, economic realities and alternatives. As Managing Attorney, Sam formulates a "plan of action" after a thorough analysis of the facts and circumstances, thereby working to achieve the goals and expectations of each client.
Deputy Probation Officer
San Diego County Probation Department
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Sam served as a Deputy Probation Officer for the County of San Diego in the Adult Field Services section at the Hall of Justice in Downtown, San Diego. In this capacity, he performed the required investigation to write and submit Probation Reports to the Superior Court to be used for sentencing of defendants in a host of different criminal cases.
Deputy Attorney General
California Department of Justice
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As a Deputy Attorney General, Sam handled over 50 criminal appeals in all State and Federal Courts. Additionally, Sam nearly every State Agency, California Board and Bureau; in this capacity, he prosecuted several hundred businesses and professionals licensed by the State for unprofessional conduct, violations of criminal statutes, gross negligence, consumer fraud, white-collar crimes, fraud, breach of contract, construction defects, negligence, malpractice, health care, unprofessional conduct, unfair business practices, and other misdeeds.
Education
California State University - San Diego State University
American Arbitration Association Graduate Certificate (1998) | Alternative Dispute Resolution
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Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
J.D. (1970) | Law
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California State University - Los Angeles
B.A. (1966) | Government: Political Science
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Awards
CLIENTS #1 CHOICE AWARD
AVVO
Honorable recognition of #1 client’s Choice Award 2007 thru 2023
Client Champion Gold recognition
MARTINDALE HUBBELL
Honorable recognition of #1 client’s Choice Award 2007 thru 2023
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Recipient of Client's Choice Award for ten years in a row (beginning 2007 through the present, 2017).
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Client's Choice in Administrative aw, Criminal Defense, and Litigation since 2007 through 2017.
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BEST ATTORNEY
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DISTINGUISHED FACULTY AWARD
Lorman Education Services
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Certificate of Appreciation
UCSD School of Medicine
Professional Associations
National Tournament of Champions
Speech and Community Judge
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Activities: This is a National Invitational Tournament of Champions, inviting students from across the United States to perform, speak and debate. The 2011 Tournament was held in San Diego, California and Sam Spital served as a Community Judge.
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American Society of Law, Medicine and Ethics
Member
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The American Association of Nurse Attorneys
Member
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American Bar Association
Member
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California State Bar  # 48722
Member
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Smart Money Magazine
Commentator: "Mortgages and Renegotiation - Bank of America aquisition of Countrywide Financial Corp."
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Fox Channel 5 News
Commentator: The Important Questions to Ask when Choosing an Attorney
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LaJolla Light Newspaper
Commentator: Murder Arraignment
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Conference on Bullying And Social Aggression in California
Lecturer: Legal & Ethical Considerations - School Responsibilities
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Litigation Skills For Legal Staff in California Conference
Lecturer: Legal Research - Developments in the Law
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American Trial Lawyers Association
Member
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American Bar Association
Member
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California Trial Lawyers Association
Sustaining Member
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National Auto Dealers Association Conference
Lecturer: California Dept.of Motor Vehicles Investigations
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L.A. County Medical Association Annual Conference
Lecturer: Medical Board Disciplinary Actions
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UCSD School of Medicine Health Sciences
Lecturer: New Trends in Long-Term Care
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Publications
Articles & Publications
BULLYING: There's No Place For It In The Workplace!
Lorman Education Services Publication
Should California Cut Drug Possession Penalties
Findlaw
A Useful Guidebook To Tenant Rights
BJ & Associates
Tenant Overcharges: Pendulum Has Swung Another Direction
San Diego Business Journal
No Fault: Is It The Answer?
San Diego County Bar Association DICTA Magazine
Nip Disciplinary Actions In The Bud
Western Journal of Medicine
Reducing Risk of Negligence
Dental Management
Reducing The Risk of Medical Malpractice
Western Journal of Medicine
Check Out Legal Points in Your Medical Practice
Western Journal of Medicine
Doctor, You are Under Investigation
Medical Economics
Optometric Practice Under The Law
California Optometrist
Understanding Physician Rights and Liabilities Under The California Medical Practice Act
Western Journal of Medicine
Understanding the California Contractors License Law
Pool News
Speaking Engagements
Legal Principles of Safe & Competent Nursing, Department of Nursing--National University, San Diego, California
Sharp Hospital
The Board of Registered Nursing in California, the Nursing Practice Act, Rules and Regulations; disciplinary actions and legal principles
Certifications
Alternate Dispute Resolution
San Diego State University
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Blog
Are Firearms The Real Problem or People Who Abuse them?
Blog
Appeals Court Upholds California Death Penalty
Blog
Medical Board of California Fall, 2015 Newsletter
Blog
Renewal of Professional and Occupational Licenses
Blog
Governor Brown Extends The Enforcement Power of Board of Registered Nursing
Blog
New California Law For Traffic Fines
Blog
Is a University Liable for Violence on the Campus?
Blog
Women in the Legal System – As a Judge or Judged as a Lawyer
Blog
What To Do If You Get A Call or Letter From The Government?
Legal Answers
1 Questions Answered
Q. I won my Admin. Law Hearing but the state Agency did not adopted the "proposed decision by the ALJ. Whatare my options
A: There are strict time deadlines in appealing a Decision by the State Board, Bureau or Department that issued your professional or occupational license. You would be well advised to obtain legal advice to provide you with the alternatives and options, such as filing a Petition for Reconsideration and/or a Superior Court Writ.

Of course, a state agency has wide discretion in deciding whether to adopt or non-adopt a Proposed Decision by the Administrative Law Judge hearing the case. When choosing to file an appeal, one needs to consider the nature and extent of evidence presented both by the prosecution, and the defense on your behalf. You will need to obtain the "transcript" or record of oral and written evidence at the hearing to review and analyze whether the findings and conclusions of law are supported by the facts and the law. Evidence might have been improperly admitted and/or wrongly excluded.

Essentially, whether it is the task of presenting evidence at a hearing or filing an appeal, it is challenging for an individual who is not well versed in Administrative Law.
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