Los Angeles, California – April 29, 2025. Automotive Defense Specialists, a California-based law firm servicing auto repair and SMOG shops, is proud to announce new content on the issue of combating a so-called “Suspension” order from the powerful Bureau of Automotive Repair. The complicated rules and regulations of the Bureau of Automotive Repair may be baffling to a SMOG technician or SMOG shop owner.
“When a SMOG tech or shop receives a suspension notice from the Bureau of Auto Repair, it’s a serious problem. It could be a complete surprise,” stated William Ferreira, lead attorney at Automotive Defense Specialists. “We know what it feels like to be blindsided by a powerful state agency. Several of us were auto shop owners before we became attorneys.”
Small auto repair shop owners and the SMOG community can review the new content on how to fight a Bureau of Automotive Repair suspension order. The defense lawyers at the firm can help swiftly and thoroughly address a BAR petition for an interim suspension. The types of notices a small auto shop could receive from the BAR are interim suspension orders, STAR citations, SMOG accusation letters, STAR invalidation notices, and criminal accusations. The legal firm is dedicated to educating and defending licensed auto shop professionals.
The result of testing at a STAR-certified shop can put a vehicle with a high emitter profile in compliance. If a shop has received a Bureau of Automotive Repair suspension letter or STAR accusation, however, a team of attorneys can help. Auto Defense Specialists serve STAR-certified shops in Southern California and Northern California. The lawyers at the firm are dedicated to defending and educating the SMOG testing and auto repair community about Bureau of Automotive Repair notices. Interested persons can review a second newly updated informational page .
LEGAL DEFENSE TEAM EDUCATES SHOPS ON DEFENDING THEIR RIGHTS
The effort required to earn a STAR certification can be substantial. This may be why STAR shops are considered the gold standard for smog testing and repairs in California. The need for best-in-class SMOG testing services can help keep vehicles with high-emission issues compliant with California’s air quality standards. However, if a STAR shop receives a BAR petition for an interim suspension order, it can threaten the business. A team of attorneys focused on automotive repair license defense can educate smog shops on how to fight a STAR certification issue from the Bureau of Automotive Repair.
ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE DEFENSE SPECIALISTS
Automotive Defense Specialists (https://automotivedefense.com/) is a top law firm representing auto repair facilities, SMOG check stations, and technicians in every facet of their legal needs, including the Bureau of Automotive Repair letters, citations, and suspensions. The legal team can help auto shops respond to a Defense Letter from the Bureau of Auto Repair. The company offers phone consultations to auto shops, mechanics, technicians, and others facing disciplinary actions from the California Bureau of Automotive Repair.
Tel. (415) 392-2886