There were 64 professional licenses issued in Los Angeles County during the fourth quarter of 2022, according to California’s Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA).
In the previous quarter, 77 licenses were issued, marking a 16.9 percent decrease quarter over quarter.
The DCA is composed of several agencies, bureaus, and commissions that influence business growth and job creation through regulation. The agency has roots that date back to 1876 when California passed the Medical Practice Act of 1876. Today the agency issues more than 280 license types including certificates, registrations, and permits.
Licenses issued in Los Angeles County during Q4 2022
| License Holder | License Type | Lapse Date | Issued Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Plus Appliance Group, Inc. | Major Appliance Repair | 2023-11-30 | 2022-11-22 |
| Alamir CPA & Associates, Inc. | CPA – Corporation | 2024-10-31 | 2022-10-14 |
| Alejandro Manuel Clavo | Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist | 2024-12-31 | 2022-12-14 |
| Alexa Christine Andraos | Advanced Practice Pharmacist | 2023-03-31 | 2022-10-14 |
| Alexander Rubert Giesler | Respiratory Care Practitioner | 2024-02-29 | 2022-10-17 |
| Ali Mafakhrai Arleta Chiropractic, PC | Corporation | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-20 |
| Alquisola, Austin Jason | Postgraduate Training License | 2023-09-30 | 2022-11-08 |
| Amber Castro | Associate Marriage & Family Therapist | 2023-10-31 | 2022-10-26 |
| Amir Mohammad Hasan | Respiratory Care Practitioner | 2024-02-29 | 2022-10-17 |
| Andrew D. Causey | Respiratory Care Practitioner | 2024-08-31 | 2022-10-27 |
| Anna Gevorgyan | Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Aide | 2024-12-31 | 2022-12-22 |
| Anthony Michael Bertram | Barber | 2024-12-31 | 2022-12-22 |
| Aurum Installation Group | Major Appliance Repair | 2023-10-31 | 2022-10-14 |
| Av Kidz Connection | Clinic (Government Owned) | 2023-04-01 | 2022-12-30 |
| Bajaj, Sanchit | Civil Engineer | 2023-03-31 | 2022-11-18 |
| Barnajian Chiropractic Professional, CORP | Corporation | 2023-11-30 | 2022-11-18 |
| Bemel, Kevin Scott | Professional Fiduciary | 2024-08-31 | 2022-11-21 |
| Briana M. Caldera | Apprentice Embalmer | 2028-10-25 | 2022-10-25 |
| Chang, Dara Yukyong | Advanced Practice Pharmacist | 2024-10-31 | 2022-11-10 |
| Chelsea Smith | Psychologist | 2024-11-23 | 2022-11-23 |
| Chheda, Somil N | Osteopathic Physician and Surgeon 20A | 2024-04-30 | 2022-11-30 |
| Choi, Kyeongrok | Licensed Acupuncturist | 2024-07-31 | 2022-12-06 |
| Christa Alexa Castro | Associate Marriage & Family Therapist | 2023-10-31 | 2022-10-27 |
| Christine S. Felarca | Field Representative | 2025-06-30 | 2022-10-25 |
| Christopher Chu | Occupational Therapist | 2024-04-30 | 2022-12-05 |
| Cinnamon I. Buckley | Licensed Midwife | 2024-10-31 | 2022-10-28 |
| Courtcall, LLC | Court Reporter Firm | 2023-10-31 | 2022-10-12 |
| Dana Rose De Witt | Advanced Practice Pharmacist | 2023-10-31 | 2022-10-06 |
| Delfin Chiropractic Corporation | Corporation | 2023-11-30 | 2022-11-22 |
| Demery Gillam & Associates | Court Reporter Firm | 2023-10-31 | 2022-10-24 |
| Diego R. Alvarez | Field Representative | 2025-06-30 | 2022-12-23 |
| Donald J. Del Vecchio | Respiratory Care Practitioner | 2024-05-31 | 2022-10-17 |
| Dov Bennett Gold | Psychologist | 2024-12-30 | 2022-12-30 |
| Edgar Arevalo | Advanced Practice Pharmacist | 2024-11-30 | 2022-10-14 |
| Ellen E. Epley | Landscape Architect | 2024-10-31 | 2022-11-17 |
| Erick Ilano | Respiratory Care Practitioner | 2024-11-30 | 2022-12-30 |
| Gandhi, Janki Ashwin | Vocational Nurse | 2024-06-30 | 2022-12-02 |
| Harris, Airlia Lovelle | Respiratory Care Practitioner | 2024-05-31 | 2022-12-07 |
| Helene Carter | Respiratory Care Practitioner | 2023-12-31 | 2022-10-25 |
| Henry N. Balding | Field Representative | 2025-06-30 | 2022-11-10 |
| Hugo D. Esqueda | Field Representative | 2025-06-30 | 2022-11-10 |
| Irene Nava Akther | Associate Marriage & Family Therapist | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-02 |
| Jasmine Elizabeth Hernandez Vides | Respiratory Care Practitioner | 2024-12-31 | 2022-12-16 |
| Jocelyn Sayson De Jesus | Associate Marriage & Family Therapist | 2023-11-30 | 2022-11-09 |
| Juan Eduardo De Jesus Lopez | Security Guard | 2024-10-31 | 2022-10-11 |
| Julia Marie Hoffer | Postgraduate Training License | 2023-09-30 | 2022-10-02 |
| Lakeina Shalon Ferguson | Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist | 2024-11-30 | 2022-11-22 |
| Larry Richard Barzman | Professional Fiduciary | 2023-10-31 | 2022-10-13 |
| Lauren Justine Dea | Advanced Practice Pharmacist | 2024-03-31 | 2022-12-05 |
| Luis E. Dejo | Field Representative | 2025-06-30 | 2022-10-07 |
| Marl Wilfred D. Ayson | Advanced Practice Pharmacist | 2023-09-30 | 2022-12-05 |
| Megan L. Ethridge | Associate Marriage & Family Therapist | 2023-10-31 | 2022-10-05 |
| Mohammad Akhtar | Security Guard | 2024-10-31 | 2022-10-18 |
| Nasrin Akhtar | Security Guard | 2024-12-31 | 2022-12-21 |
| Rachel Doyle V | Respiratory Care Practitioner | 2023-12-31 | 2022-10-13 |
| Robert Hernandez | Respiratory Care Practitioner | 2024-11-30 | 2022-11-02 |
| Robert M. Alvarado | Field Representative | 2025-06-30 | 2022-11-10 |
| Robin Sheri Harris | Respiratory Care Practitioner | 2024-10-31 | 2022-12-28 |
| Roman N. Hernandez | Respiratory Care Practitioner | 2024-11-30 | 2022-12-13 |
| Shana Shevette Carmichael | Respiratory Care Practitioner | 2023-12-31 | 2022-10-26 |
| Shawn Arroyo | Respiratory Care Practitioner | 2024-08-31 | 2022-11-15 |
| Tara Ashley Hagopian | Osteopathic Physician and Surgeon 20A | 2024-01-31 | 2022-12-30 |
| Vivian Chu | Advanced Practice Pharmacist | 2023-08-31 | 2022-10-05 |
| Waleed Akhtar | Security Guard | 2024-10-31 | 2022-10-18 |
