Law Office of Frank M. Buda
DRE Defense Attorney
8399 Topanga Canyon. Blvd., Suite 302
West Hills, CA 91304
818-999-9871
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Protect Your Real Estate License
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Frank M. Buda is an attorney in private practice concentrating in real estate law and Department of Real Estate "DRE" regulatory administrative law. By way of background, Frank was with the DRE for over nine years, specifically, as a Deputy Commissioner I, II, III, and Real Estate Counsel. Frank has been in private practice for over twenty-five years. Because of his background, he is able to give clients not only legal advice about real estate and DRE laws and regulations but also insights into how the DRE works when it seeks to investigate or discipline a real estate broker or real estate salesperson. This information can be crucial in avoiding DRE regulatory action and, when necessary, representing a real estate broker or salesperson before the DRE.
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If you are currently involved in a DRE investigation or DRE audit, facing DRE disciplinary action regarding your DRE license, or applying for a license that the DRE is opposing, I can help.
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Frank M. Buda also handles other types of administrative licensing cases, including but not limited to the Department of Real Estate Appraisers, Department of Insurance, Secretary of State, and Board of Registered Nursing. Frank has handled over 2000 licensing cases.
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Frank drafts specialized broker/salesperson agreements, commission disputes, loan agreements, and other contracts, as well as practices in other areas of the law.
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Frank also provides free seminars on a variety of real estate and DRE related real estate topics. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.
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Frank M. Buda provides real estate compliance services to real estate brokers who are seeking help in complying with the DRE's laws and regulations.Too often brokers wait until after they have been contacted by the DRE to obtain help. If a trust fund violation is found by the DRE and there is a decision disciplining a real estate broker license, the DRE is permitted to charge for their audit and to charge for a re-audit. Those audit charges can range anywhere from $2,500 to $20,000 for each audit and re-audit. Therefore, being in compliance prior to a DRE audit is very cost-effective. Why spend thousands of dollars in legal fees and audit charges defending a DRE action when a pre-audit can help eliminate this threat?
EXTENSIVE DRE EXPERIENCE TO HELP YOU PROTECT YOUR REAL ESTATE OR OBTAIN A REAL ESTATE LICENSE
Frank Buda worked at the "DRE" for nine and a half
(9 1/2) years as a Deputy Commissioner I, II, III, and Legal Counsel assigned to the enforcement section, subdivision section and the legal section.
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Frank is a graduate of U.C.L.A. Frank obtained his JD from Southwestern School of Law. Frank has been a licensed attorney since December of 1986. Frank worked not only at the DRE, but also at a small real estate law firm in Century City before going in private practice in 1991. He has handled well over 2,000 disciplinary licensee Accusations and applicant statement of Issues before the DRE and the Office of Administrative Hearings ("OAH"). Frank deals with the staff of the DRE on a daily basis. He has also appeared, over the years, before many administrative law judges at OAH, and he is very familiar with each of them.
Experience counts when dealing with the DRE, not only in defending a person after a formal action has been filed, but also in responding to a DRE investigation or audit so as to minimize or prevent disciplinary action. Only vast experience can allow an attorney to assess what level of disciplinary action fits a violation once an Accusation or Statement of Issues has been filed by the DRE or help to prevent the DRE from disciplining a licensee. With a less experienced attorney a client faces the risk of being too severely punished by the DRE. It is imperative to hire a knowledgeable, experienced, and well-versed attorney like Frank Buda. Frank has a reputation for outstanding representation of his clients before the DRE.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
From: MXXXX HXXXX
To: DREguy
Sent: Tue, May 16, 2023 7:12pm
Subject: Congratulations
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Yay, thank you so much Frank, I appreciate
everything you have done to help me. I
hate to say this but I hope I never need
your services again but if I do you will be
the first attorney I contact. If anyone I
ever meet needs legal help with their
real estate license I will send them to you
as well. Thank you again.
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M H
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From YELP
5 Star Rating
6/17/2022
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I highly recommend Frank, I send him few agent that needed help with Real Estate
issues and he did an excellent job.
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Fred L.
Newark, CA
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From YELP
5 Star Rating
3/5/2021
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They came highly recommended and
everything went as they said it would. I
was very happy with the results!!
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Derek L.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
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From YELP
5 Star Rating
9/5/2019
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Frank is a great attorney I had false
allegations placed against me with my
real estate association from vindictive
individuals. I knew many lies would be told so I wanted to ensure my case was on point. Frank is organized and very knowledgeable. He was able to prove that my case should be dismissed and it was.
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B.G.
West Hills, CA
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From YELP
5 Star Rating
8/27/2019
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Alex took his time to hear me out & explained how I should go about my case thoroughly. He is a great guy. I highly recommend him Very genuine with his intentions to help everyone even if you're not an established client. Thank you Alex, you rock!
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Thaina L.
Los Angeles, CA
From YELP
5 Star Rating
4/1/2018
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I am a 10+ year mortgage veteran. Frank listened very well to my situation in a way that made me feel comfortable and his advice and service helped me tremendously. He was very responsive and moved quickly when I needed his help. I highly recommend Frank and his team for any real estate licensing challenges.
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Eric L.
Walnut Creek
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From YELP
5 Star Rating
8/7/2017
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I highly recommend Frank's services. His professionalism and expertise in dealing with the DRE is second to none! He and his partner Alex know the law and will work at getting you through the red tape at the DRE. Yes, I would gladly recommend anyone having issues with the DRE to retain the Law offices of Frank Buda AKA the "DRE GUY."
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Thanks Frank,
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Sincerely
Steve B, San Diego
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From YELP
5 Star Rating
5/3/2017
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Frank Buda is one of the most amazing Real estate attorneys I've ever met ! Without him I wouldn't be a licensed Real Estate agent right now. He fought for me for months and put in dedicated work and represented me on my statement of issues hearing and he presented y case with passion and brought the light to my future. Thank you so much Frank I can never ever thank you enough.
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Eric C.
Beverly Hills, CA
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From YELP
5 Star Rating
8/30/2015
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Hands down the best in the field of Real Estate Law. I found Frank to be honest, fair and extremely knowledgeable. I did exactly what he said and got the results that he promised. I have referred many people over the years to Frank and they have all had the same experience. I highly recommend him...
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Billy Bob H.
Sunset Beach, CA
Hey Frank,
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I want to thank you very much for your diligence in this matter. You are very skilled and very knowledgeable in your are of practice. However, your biggest asset is your ability to handle your clients cases with the utmost care and it shows. Your caring attitude sets you apart from other attorney's! Being and x-........., going through divorce and trying to get my license for over seven years, I have seen more attorneys than I can count. Without question, your ability to care about your clients case sets you apart from your colleagues. I will tailor my real estate practice after this same caring business like attitude that you have developed. My license is framed and hanging in my home office. Every morning I glance at it and think about the people who got me there.
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DG
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Dear Frank,
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THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
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Not sure if I can ever thank you enough for taking on my difficult case - investing an immense amount of time explaining my legal position and the DRE process to my family and me - for possessing the patience to handle my stress and trepidation - and for eventually presenting my case to the DRE and getting my real estate sales license, albeit restricted, granted.
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I received it on April 5, 2010, was able to get a new client's ofer accepted on April 23rd and we are scheduled to close on May 26, 2010. My life is falling into place
and you played such a significant role. If you ever have a prospective client who requires a reference, I would be happy to take the call. And I promise to always refer anyone in need of an amazing real estate or administrative attorney.
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There was a time, just a few short years ago, when I felt all my life's dreams were lost due to poor decisions I had made years earlier. Slowly but surely, I took step after step to regain control and direction and with your representation, unequalled experience and legal skill - I now have a career!
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Debra
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Subj: Re: BRE Decision
Date: 3/7/114 12:08:51 P.M.
From: xxxxxxx@yahoo.co
To: DREGuy@aol.com
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Frank...You're the man!!!...thank you.