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Hearing Information

Learn about administrative legal procedures, Class 1 application denials, and Class 2 disciplinary hearings for professional credentials through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.


Hearing Information


​This information is not intended to substitute for the legal advice and assistance of an attorney.


Class 1 Hearing - Application Denial

​A DSPS Class 1 Hearing - Application Denial is a formal administrative review process invoked when an applicant’s request for a professional license or credential is formally rejected by the state. Governed by Wisconsin Administrative Code SPS 1, this evidentiary hearing allows the denied applicant to challenge the department's decision by presenting arguments and evidence before an Administrative Law Judge.


Class 2 Hearing - Disciplinary Proceeding

The Information About Your Hearing | Class 2 Disciplinary Proceeding brochure has been prepared to assist credential holders who have been named as respondents in disciplinary complaints filed against them by the Wisconsin Division of Legal Services and Compliance of the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS).

This informational brochure has been prepared by the department to assist you by answering some common questions. It is not intended to substitute for the legal advice and assistance of an attorney.



Contact Wisconsin DSPS

4822 Madison Yards Way
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 266-2112
(877) 617-1565


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