Former licensee Hakob Durbishan seeks reinstatement after convictions, describes years of rehabilitation and community work

Hakob Durbishan appeared April 18 with counsel seeking reinstatement of a chiropractic license revoked in 2017 after criminal convictions. The petitioner described more than seven years of sobriety, therapy, education and community service and presented dozens of supporting documents and letters.

Board staff summarized the record: Durbishan—s license was revoked by default effective Sept. 24, 2017, after arrests and convictions including a vehicle-related conviction (vehicle-code citation discussed in the record). The packet included court records showing that felony convictions had been reduced and set aside by the court, certificates of continuing education, proof of ongoing therapy, and many letters of support from therapists, employers and colleagues. The petitioner also provided supplemental evidence dated Dec. 2024 of continued therapy attendance and workplace awards.

Durbishan described a period of substance use and deep personal hardship leading to the 2016-2017 arrests and said he has been sober since March 2017. He testified about therapy (cognitive behavioral and dialectical approaches), anger-management training and nearly continuous involvement in workforce and recovery programs. He currently works as a program manager at the Center for Living and Learning, managing a sector grant that provides training, housing and employment services. County probation documentation included in the supplement confirmed clearance for his work with the probation department.

The Office of the Attorney General opposed nothing on the record; Deputy Attorney General Brass congratulated the petitioner on compliance but left the ultimate decision to the board. The board took the matter under submission and will issue a written order.