Criminal Defense for Nurses and Doctors and other Healthcare Professionals

Criminal Defense with License Protection

For healthcare professionals, a criminal charge presents a dual threat — to both personal freedom and professional licensure. Joseph Paletta provides specialized criminal defense services that address both concerns simultaneously.

With extensive experience in both criminal law and healthcare license defense, Joseph offers a comprehensive approach that protects not just against immediate legal penalties but also against potential long-term career consequences.

Joseph's Approach

Joseph combines aggressive criminal defense with strategic licensing counsel. From the moment you retain him, he works to anticipate licensing implications, coordinate disclosures, and present your case in a way that minimizes both criminal exposure and licensure risk.

Areas of Focus

• DUI and DWI charges for healthcare professionals
• Drug-related charges (diversion, possession, prescription fraud)
• Medicare/Medicaid fraud allegations
• Theft, embezzlement, and financial crimes
• Sexual misconduct allegations
• Assault and domestic violence charges
• White-collar crime