Your New Hampshire electrical license is the result of years of hard work, training, and commitment. It's the key to your career, your business, and your ability to support your family. When that license is threatened by a complaint or regulatory action, everything you've built is at risk.
If the New Hampshire Board of Electricians (“the Board”) opens an investigation into your license, you can't afford to take chances. Your reputation, income, and future are on the line. You need an experienced legal team that knows how the system works—and how to defend you within it.
At the Lento Law Firm, we've helped licensed professionals nationwide protect their licenses and livelihoods. Our Professional License Defense Team knows the process, and we don't waste time. We act quickly, strategically, and with your best outcome in mind.
Call us at 888-535-3686 or contact us through our consultation form. We're ready to fight for your license and your future.
The New Hampshire Electricians' Board
The New Hampshire Electricians' Board, part of the state's Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC), is responsible for issuing and regulating electrical licenses in New Hampshire. They oversee applications, exams, renewals, and enforcement actions related to electrician licenses.
New Hampshire offers these main license categories:
- Apprentice Electrician (Registration)
- Journeyman Electrician License
- Master Electrician License
- High/Medium Voltage Electrician License
- Specialty license for systems over 600 volts
The Electricians' Board and the OPLC also handle disciplinary investigations of licensees accused of rule violations. OPLC employs investigators who gather facts for every professional board under OPLC, including the Electricians' Board.
Anyone can file a complaint against a licensed electrician in New Hampshire using OPLC's complaint portal. OPLC is required to investigate every complaint it receives and determine whether it requires further disciplinary action.
Violations that Can Lead to Disciplinary Action
As a licensed electrician, you're required to follow certain rules and regulations in your profession to ensure your work meets state standards. You're also held to a strict code of conduct to ensure you're always behaving honestly and in a professional manner.
Some examples of conduct violations that could result in disciplinary sanctions are:
- Failing to comply with local requirements for electrical work
- Negligent or willful acts that affect the safety of the public
- Failing to cooperate with Board investigations
- Failing to comply with a Board sanction
- Fraud or deceit when procuring a license
- Conviction of a crime that has a substantial and direct relationship with the profession
- Unfitness or competency to practice the profession
- Addiction to alcohol or drugs makes you unfit to practice your profession
- Mental or physical incompetence to practice electrical work
- Willful or repeated violations of the rules governing regulated electrical work
New Hampshire's licensing rules for electricians can be vague, which can put your license at risk. Terms like “unfitness” or “negligent acts” aren't always clearly defined, which means even experienced electricians can find themselves facing disciplinary action for decisions they believed were well within the rules. What's considered acceptable can shift depending on who's reviewing your case, and that uncertainty creates real stress and serious consequences.
At the Lento Law Firm, we know exactly how the New Hampshire Electricians' Board operates. We've studied the laws, the regulations, and the way the Board handles investigations and hearings. While you've been focused on running your business and serving your clients, we've been focused on protecting professionals like you when the Board steps in.
If the Board threatens your license without clear grounds or goes beyond its legal authority, we know how to respond. You've spent years building your career. We're here to defend it with the insight and tenacity this kind of fight demands.
Possible Sanctions for Electrician License Violations
If you are found responsible for a rule violation after an investigation and hearing, the Board has the authority to impose a sanction. Examples of these penalties include:
- Formal reprimand
- Confidential letter of concern
- License suspension
- License revocation
- License probationary status
- Regular reports to the Board concerning the violation
- Additional continuing professional education
- Submitting to treatment or counseling by a medical professional
- Practicing under the direct supervision of another licensee
- Administrative fine of up to $3,000 per offense or $300 per day
For most disciplinary sanctions, the Board must give you a hearing or a chance to respond to the allegations against you. However, in some instances, they can do an emergency license suspension if they believe you are an immediate danger to the public. If the Board takes this action, you must have a hearing within 10 days.
The Board also has the authority to take disciplinary action against you if you've been sanctioned by another licensing authority in a different state.
When your electrical license is suspended in New Hampshire, everything can come to a stop: Your income, your business, your future. If you're self-employed, you may be forced to shut down operations overnight. Contracts can fall apart. Clients may disappear. The career you've built through years of hard work is suddenly in jeopardy.
The financial hit is immediate, but the damage doesn't end there. Your professional reputation can take years to repair. Some clients may never return, even after your license is reinstated.
At the Lento Law Firm, we understand exactly what's at stake, and we know how to respond. Our Professional License Defense Team has represented electricians through every stage of the disciplinary process in New Hampshire. We know how the Board operates, what your rights are, and how to protect your ability to keep working.
Whether you're facing a suspension, trying to avoid one, or dealing with the fallout of an investigation, we're ready to step in with proven strategies, sharp legal insight, and a commitment to protecting your livelihood.
What Happens When You're Accused of Misconduct
OPLC and the Electricians' Board must follow formal procedures for dealing with complaints, investigations, hearings, and other disciplinary matters concerning licensees. The process starts with a complaint, and includes an investigation and possible hearings and appeals.
Complaint
Anyone (e.g., customer, employer, inspector) can file a written complaint with the OPLC. You may or may not be notified immediately. If revealing it could interfere with a criminal investigation or someone's safety, the Board won't inform you.
OPLC's Enforcement Division decides if the complaint is valid. If not, they recommend dismissal. If yes, they open an investigation.
Investigation
OPLC's Enforcement Division is responsible for providing professional investigators. They may interview people, inspect job sites, and gather records as part of their fact-gathering process. Investigations are confidential unless they eventually lead to a public hearing.
The investigator submits a written report to the board. If there's evidence of a rule or law violation, the board may begin disciplinary proceedings.
Formal Hearing
If the board proceeds with a hearing, you get a written Notice of Hearing at least 15 days before the hearing takes place. The notice that must contain the following information:
- What you're being accused of
- When and where the hearing is
- Your right to bring a lawyer
There's usually a pre-hearing conference that takes place to help clarify the issues, discuss deadlines for submitting evidence, and explore a possible settlement agreement.
A Presiding Officer appointed by OPLC manages the hearing and legal procedures. There will also be a prosecutor who represents the state and presents evidence against you. You and your attorney will have the chance to present a defense, call witnesses, and cross-examine the prosecutor's witnesses.
The Board decides the facts and imposes penalties, unless there aren't enough members. Then the Presiding Officer issues a final written order. This order states which facts were proven, which rules were violated, and the sanctions to be imposed. These sanctions take effect immediately.
Settlement Agreement
You and the Board may be able to resolve the matter without going to a formal hearing. If you do a settlement agreement, you, the prosecutor from OPLC, and the Board all agree on what happened and the sanctions to be imposed. Sometimes, a settlement agreement (referred to as a “consent order” once it's finalized) can lead to a lesser penalty. It can also shorten the process and keep the whole matter relatively private. It can be a better option for some accused licensees, but not all. When you work with the Lento Law Firm, our Professional License Defense attorneys will let you know if the settlement agreement is the ideal choice in your situation or not.
Appeal
You can request a rehearing within 30 days if you believe there was a legal or factual error, or if new evidence becomes available. You must submit a petition for rehearing to the Board. The presiding officer reviews your petition and decides to grant or deny it. If it's granted, a new hearing is scheduled.
If your petition for rehearing is denied, or the decision still doesn't go your way, you can appeal to the New Hampshire Supreme Court within 30 days of the denial or rehearing. Keep in mind that the Board will not pause your penalty while the appeal is pending.
The administrative hearing process in New Hampshire can be complex, and the stakes are high. You shouldn't try to navigate it on your own. At the Lento Law Firm, we know how these proceedings work and what it takes to protect your license. Our Professional License Defense Team will walk you through every step, explain exactly what to expect, and fight for the best possible outcome.
Why Work with Our Professional License Defense Team?
A complaint against your New Hampshire electrician license is a serious threat to everything you've worked for. Whether the allegation is valid or not, the risk to your career, reputation, and livelihood is real. The Electricians' Board is focused on protecting the public, not on protecting your future. Unless you respond strategically from the start, even a baseless complaint can lead to discipline.
The Board investigates, prosecutes, and judges your case. That's why you need someone whose only job is to protect you.
At the Lento Law Firm, we take control of the process from day one. We don't wait for the Board to define the narrative; we build your defense immediately, conduct our own investigation, and prepare to challenge every assumption. While the Board looks for violations, we uncover facts that support your right to keep practicing.
We handle all communication with the Board, so you're not left guessing what's next. We know the rules, the procedures, and how to advocate effectively. When it's time for a hearing, we show up with a confident defense that makes it clear you're taking the matter seriously. If the Board oversteps or violates your rights, we don't hesitate to escalate the fight in court.
Waiting only gives the Board more time to build its case. The sooner you act, the more control you have over the outcome. We're ready to stand beside you and defend your license with skill, confidence, and legal support.
Reach Out to the Lento Law Firm for License Defense Today
Losing your electrician license would be devastating for your career. That's why you shouldn't wait to see what will happen, if the Board will maybe dismiss your case, and everything will just go back to “normal.” We've represented licensed professionals throughout New Hampshire and nationwide, and we can tell you: The “wait and see” approach doesn't work.
The moment you find out you're under investigation, you need to take action. Contact our Professional License Defense attorneys so we can understand your situation and start working on a defense strategy for you immediately. The Lento Law Firm helps licensed electricians across New Hampshire, including in Manchester, Nashua, Concord, Derry, Dover, and beyond.
At the Lento Law Firm, we know how to deal with the Electricians' Board. We'll step in fast, take over communication, and build a defense designed to protect your license and your livelihood.
Your future is on the line. Call our Professional License Defense Team at 888-535-3686 or send us a confidential message through our contact form. We're ready to fight for your license and your career.
