Spital & Associates

About Spital & Associates

Sam Spital is our Managing Attorney and Founder. Beginning in 1970, he served approximately eight years as Deputy Attorney General with the California Department of Justice. As a prosecutor, he handled over 50 Criminal Appeals in the state and Federal Courts, all the way through to the California and U.S. Supreme Court. As a former Deputy Attorney General, Sam prosecuted countless professional and occupational license cases on behalf of nearly every California Board, Bureau and Department, including the Board of Registered Nursing, Dental Board, Medical Board, Board of Behavioral Sciences, Respiratory Care Board, Board of Pharmacy, Board of Psychology, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Physical Therapy Board, Board of Accountancy, Board of Optometry, Board of Veterinary Medicine, Board of Professional Engineers, Contractors’ State License Board, Bureau of Automotive Repair, Department of Motor Vehicles and the Department of Health. Sam went into private practice starting his own Law Firm in 1978. He opened 7 offices throughout Southern California, with a team of 10 lawyers and nearly 50 employees, they handled over 10,000 cases. For a short period of time in 2001 and 2002, Sam served as a San Diego Deputy Probation Officer, preparing criminal sentence reports for Superior Court Judges. Over the past four decades, Sam has written numerous articles that have been published in local, statewide and national journals and magazines. In addition, he has been invited to lecture throughout California as well as in Las Vegas.On August 13, 2008, Fox Channel 5 News invited Sam to be a Legal Commentator on their morning news program. Sam goes above and beyond to obtain a satisfactory and winning solutions for his clients. He has unmatched credentials, proven results since 1971. Recipient of the Avvo #1 Client's Choice Award, 19 years in a row (2007-2025), with over 350 Five-Star Testimonials and Attorney Endorsements. Highest 10/10 Avvo Rating. Turning Problems Into Creative Solutions — And New Opportunities. We look beyond the obvious (tip of the iceberg) to the legally significant facts and principles of law. We utilize a strategic methodology focused on reducing risk; enhancing and/or preserving a client's professional standing. as well as protecting each client's license, reputation, and professional future. See full bio Hide full bio