California Chiropractor License Defense Attorney | Board of Chiropractic Examiners Lawyer

If you are a California chiropractor facing an investigation, complaint, or disciplinary action by the Board of Chiropractic Examiners, you need experienced, specialized legal defense immediately. The Law Office of Daniel Horowitz, working with Dr. Michael Yates, D.C., J.D., provides aggressive and strategic representation for chiropractors throughout California.

Call (925) 291-5388 today for a confidential consultation. Early intervention can often prevent formal accusations, protect your license, and resolve matters discreetly.

Why Choose Horowitz for Chiropractor Defense?

• Dr. Michael Yates, D.C. & J.D. — A practicing chiropractor and law school graduate who brings insider clinical knowledge to every case.
• Daniel Horowitz — Board Certified Criminal Defense Specialist with decades of experience defending healthcare professionals.
• Proven Track Record — Landmark victories that protect the entire profession, including the groundbreaking Stockton MUA case.
• Unique Focus — We challenge “underground regulations” and fight unconstitutional overreach by the Board.

We understand that the rules governing chiropractors under the Chiropractic Initiative Act are different — and often stricter — than those applied to medical doctors. We fight to give chiropractors the full constitutional protections they deserve.

The Legendary Stockton MUA Case

In one of the most significant victories for California chiropractors, Daniel Horowitz and Dr. Michael Yates successfully defended over 100 chiropractors in the Stockton MUA (Manipulation Under Anesthesia) case.

• Prosecutors threatened mass arrests across the state.
• After a three-month trial, the defense exposed withheld evidence and flawed expert testimony.
• The victory stopped the prosecutions and led directly to new Board regulations officially permitting MUA procedures.

This case remains a cornerstone of chiropractic rights in California. If you performed MUAs in the early 2000s, you likely avoided prosecution because of this win.

Landmark Results Against the Board

We later secured a $2 Million judgment against the Board of Chiropractic Examiners on behalf of a whistleblower, exposing favoritism and improper practices within the Board itself.

Common Issues We Defend for Chiropractors

The Board of Chiropractic Examiners investigates a wide range of complaints. We provide strong defense for:

• Billing & Insurance Issues — Audits, alleged overbilling, Medi-Cal/Medicare fraud
• Scope of Practice Allegations — Practicing outside permitted boundaries
• Patient Complaints — Negligence, treatment outcomes, or record-keeping failures
• Advertising Violations — False or misleading marketing claims
• Substance Use or Impairment — DUI, drug/alcohol-related investigations
• Sexual Misconduct or Boundary Issues
• Criminal Charges — With license defense implications
• Summary Suspension or Probation
• Unprofessional Conduct — Including “underground regulation” violations

Underground Regulations & Constitutional Challenges

The Board sometimes enforces unpublished or improperly adopted rules — known as underground regulations. These violate the California Administrative Procedures Act and your constitutional rights to due process.

We aggressively challenge these illegal restrictions and have successfully used this strategy to defend chiropractors facing unfair discipline.

What to Do If Contacted by the Board

1. Do not speak with investigators or the Board without legal counsel.
2. Preserve all records — Do not alter anything.
3. Contact us immediately — Early representation dramatically improves outcomes.
4. Avoid resigning or surrendering your license — This can have permanent consequences.

Protect Your License and Career

The Horowitz Physician & Chiropractor Defense team combines deep regulatory knowledge, clinical insight, and fierce advocacy to defend your right to practice.

“They have attorneys — so should you.”

Call (925) 291-5388 right now for a confidential consultation. We serve chiropractors across all of California, including the Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, and Central Valley.