Fighting the Bureau of Automotive Repair: The Need for an Expert Witness
POSTED October 9, 2014

Fighting the Bureau of Automotive Repair: The Need for an Expert Witness

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Many times in a case, whether it be a Bureau of Automotive Repair Accusation or a Bureau of Automotive Repair Citation, there are some cases I advise clients to use an expert witness, specificallyย  a Bureau of Automotive Repair Expert. The reason?

Follow Up Pass Rate and the Bureau of Automotive Repair: Complex Issues
POSTED September 5, 2014

Follow Up Pass Rate and the Bureau of Automotive Repair: Complex Issues

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The ‘follow up pass rate’ by the Bureau of Automotive Repair has potential problems. Blog post by Bureau of Automotive Repair attorney expert William Ferreira. One would think that there were no myths in the land of the Bureau of Automotive Repair, but one would be wrong.

Similar Vehicle Failure Rate: Potential Problems
POSTED August 30, 2014

Similar Vehicle Failure Rate: Potential Problems

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The โ€˜similar vehicle failure rateโ€™ by the Bureau of Automotive Repair has potential problems. Blog post by attorney expert William Ferreira. Many people land on our website, or inquire about our BAR defense attorney services, when they are confused about various technical issues that have caused them to be issued a โ€˜STAR Certificationโ€™ invalidation notice.

Estimating STAR Invalidation Notices via PRA (Public Record Act)
POSTED August 26, 2014

Estimating STAR Invalidation Notices via PRA (Public Record Act)

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As the Bureau of Automotive Repair is a public agency of the state of California, and as such is required to release some data on its activities.ย  We keep a close eye on available public records, as this indicates changes in regulatory behavior and increases (or decreases) in invalidations.

Success in STAR Certified Smog Station Invalidation Appeals, Announced by Automotive Defense Specialists
POSTED August 22, 2014

Success in STAR Certified Smog Station Invalidation Appeals, Announced by Automotive Defense Specialists

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Automotive Defense Specialists, a top California law firm specializing in Bureau of Automotive defense STAR Smog certificate invalidation cases, continues to win successes for auto repair shops and technicians. The firm specializes in defending technicians and small business owners against alleged STAR and Smog check program violations.

New STAR Scores from BAR are out for Second Quarter
POSTED July 10, 2014

New STAR Scores from BAR are out for Second Quarter

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New STAR scores are out. If you receive an invalidation letter, go back to work with STAR while we appeal. We’ve already won several of these hearings.