Discipline & Termination Defense

●     Who this helps: Individual Officers, Firefighters, Corrections, and EMS personnel facing allegations of misconduct. Also aids Union Leadership in defending the contract’s disciplinary standards.

●     What happens next:

     1. Notice: You receive a formal notice of investigation or “intent to discipline.”
    
     2. Internal Interview: We represent you during the formal interview with your department, protecting your rights and ensuring your department gives you due process.

     3. Loudermill Hearing: We represent you in a “Pre-Determination” hearing to tell your side before any pay is lost.

   4. The Decision: The department issues a ruling. If it’s unfair, we move to the appeal or grievance phase.

●     What to bring: Your Notice of Discipline, the specific Department SOP/Policy you are accused of violating, and any previous “Commendations” from your file.

●     FAQs:

○     What is “Just Cause”? It’s the legal barrier that prevents a Chief from firing you for personal or political reasons.

○     Can I be fired for a first offense? Unless it’s a major crime, most contracts require “Progressive Discipline” (warnings before firing).

○     Is my discipline public? Often yes. We fight to “vacate” or reduce marks so they don’t haunt your future career.

Your career is too important to leave to chance. Talk to us today to build your defense.