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Axt Legal

Special Education

Law & Advocacy

At Axt Legal our mission is to guide parents through the special education process with effective legal advocacy so that they have the tools and resources to address their child’s specific needs.

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Signs You Need an Special Education Attorney or  Advocate

At Axt Legal, our work is driven by a passion to educate and empower parents. We know that people seek answers during stressful times, so we focus on making our clients feel understood and arm them with the tools they need to advocate for their children. We are here to guide you every  step of the way.

How do you know if you need help navigating the IEP process or dealing with another issue? Beyond that gut feeling that your child needs more support. 

  • Your IEP/504 Plan isn’t being implemented
  • Your requests for evaluations aren’t being answered
  • You’re feeling overwhelmed by the special education process
  • You’re not sure your child is receiving all the supports they are entitled to (you don’t know, what you don’t know!)
  • You are receiving conflicting information from your child’s school
  • Your child isn’t making education progress or meeting IEP goals
  • You want peace of mind, knowing that your child’s unique needs are being met

You don’t have to navigate this alone…

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Our Services

Navigating the special education process can be intimidating for parents. Our firm, Axt Legal, provides a range of client services from behind the scenes parent coaching, full service advocacy and if needed the escalation of your case to due process. That’s why consultations are so important to help us identify your family’s needs.  You don’t have to go through the process alone! Axt Legal is here to guide you through the special education process — from A to Z.

Parent Coaching & Strategy Sessions

Gather up your questions and let us help get you answers. Limited scope agreement, not based on prior review of documents. Will review documents during the strategy session and provide feedback.

Full Service Advocacy

Designed for parents who want a hands-on advocate to help enforce their child’s educational rights and all pre-litigation settlement opportunities.

Due Process

Sometimes disputes with your child’s school must be addressed through the legal process. I represent families in Due Process hearings and parents of children facing suspension or expulsion due to disability-related behaviors.

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Meet Our Founder: Sabrina Axt

“My dedication to helping my clients started with my own personal journey navigating the educational system. Having gone through the testing and IEP process with my own child, I know what it’s like. I’ve been the worried parent trying to get services for my special education child. I know how you feel; I understand your frustration; and I’m here to help.”

In 2017, I decided to leave my civil litigation practice in order to advocate for my child. I now practice Special Education law exclusively.

As the mother to a daughter with dyslexia, I understand that navigating the special education process can be stressful and intimidating for parents. I’ve been the
worried parent trying to get services for my special education child. I know how you feel; I understand your frustration; and I’m here to help.

My work is driven by passion to educate and empower other parents. I know that people seek answers during stressful times, so I focus on making my clients feel
understood and arm them with the tools they need to advocate for their children.

Meet Our Team

Professional Associations

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA)
California Association for Parent-Child Advocacy (CAPCA)
International Dyslexia Association (IDA)
Contra Costa County Bar Association

Our Process

At Axt Legal we pride ourselves on giving compassionate and expert advice. We know how busy parents are and our four step process to utilize our services makes the best use of your valuable time and ours. Navigating education law can feel overwhelming, and Axt Legal is here for you. 

Step 1: Potential Client Intake

You fill out a questionnaire to tell me a bit about you, your child and the situation.

Step 2: Inital Consultation

We meet via Zoom and you give me the details; we ask each other questions and determine if we are a good attorney/client fit. 

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Step 3: Create A Plan

Once we decide to work together, we will devise a plan to help you identify and then reach you and your child’s goals. 

Step 4: Move Forward

We proceed in a way that serves you and your child. You will meet with an educational advocate or attorney depending on your unique case.

Frequently asked questions

Below are some of our most frequently asked questions. If you don’t see the answer your looking for, please reach out here.

How long will it take to complete my case?

It depends on the complexity of your case, whether we need to request additional evaluations, how efficient the district is in responding to our requests and concerns, and what time of year it is (no IEP meetings during school closures and breaks).

How much will it cost for advocacy services?

It depends on the complexity of your case and how much we have to do. We will be able to give you a better estimate once we have a plan in place. A typical case can range from $4,000 – $6,000.

How do I know if I need an advocate or an attorney?

Axt Legal is unique in that we provide both advocacy and legal representation. When you complete your initial consultation we can tell you which option best suits your needs. We work as a team to provide you with the best service at a fair price.

What are my responsibilities?
  • Be proactive, cooperate with us and keep us informed; be an active participant; you will always be your child’s best advocate
  • Follow our policies
  • Keep your account current
What kind of cases does Axt Legal handle?

We focus solely on special education cases, including: dyslexia, autism, adhd and other learning and developmental disabilities.

What kind of cases does Axt Legal NOT handle?

Because we focus on special education cases we do not handle general education cases including dress code, free speech, school discipline outside of the special education context or schools outside of the public school system.

What our clients are saying

“I came to Sabrina confused and frustrated with my son’s IEP process. He is not correctly getting the services he needs to as a dyslexic and dysgraphic. In just 30 minutes I was able to talk with Sabrina and come up with a game plan to better advocate for my son. I left the meeting feeling empowered and in control.“

S. L.

 

“Sabrina was so helpful and supportive when we were facing some difficulties working with my daughter’s school. She is a wealth of information and very caring! I would definitely recommend her to those needing legal advice as it relates to IEPs and 504 plans.”

J. T.

 

“Sabrina met me with authentic compassion for my situation and her extensive experience helped guide me through many decisions. Her time and dedication she gave me empowered me to understand my situation and to better comprehend my strategy. She is an absolute gem in our community and I highly recommend her services.”

K. T.

 

“We initially attempted to navigate the special needs education system on our own, but we quickly learned that without strong legal support (Sabrina) the District would not listen to us. Sabrina listened, really listened, to our story and what we wanted for our son. And then she fought for us and alongside us ALL summer long. Two days before school started we FINALLY got the District to agree to everything we felt was appropriate for our special needs son and his unique needs. Two days! Now school has started and our boy is absolutely thriving in his general education placement, and he is growing more independent by the day. Sabrina is kind, caring, honest, direct, and she will fight for your child(ren). We can’t say enough good things about her and we give her our highest recommendation. Thank you Sabrina!!!”

R.H.

 

“Sabrina is thorough and diligent and knew questions to ask of our IEP team that weren’t even on my radar. No amount of my own research or preparation would’ve been comparable to the experience and knowledge Sabrina provided. Highly recommend.”
J.S.
“Sabrina was an invaluable asset to us as we navigated the complexities of our teenagers IEP. Her thoroughness and attention to detail are excellent. Her ability to understand our child’s needs was superb. Without her assistance we would have never made the progress that we did this year. Thank you, Sabrina! We can’t recommend her enough should you find yourself in similar circumstances.”
A.H.
“I am an attorney but special education law is truly a specialized field. We have been trying to get my children and nephew services since kindergarten. The oldest is now in 5th grade. We first hired Sabrina for my nephew and have now hired her for three children. She worked hard and fought to get everything each of our children need to learn in their unique way. I know we would not have been successful in getting our children the services they need without Sabrina. Sabrina is compassionate. She always seeks to work together with the school to get what each child needs but will fiercely battle with the district to ensure the child’s needs are met. She is knowledgeable, adept, skillful, passionate, and dedicated. Even though she’s is in the Walnut Creek area and I’m in the Central Valley, there is no one else I would call.”
A.H.
“The consult was very informative and helpful. I initially began the meeting extremely anxious and worried, but midway through my anxiety began to diminish as I gained more tools and understanding. I left the meeting feeling very clear on next steps.”
S.R.
Miss Sabrina is an excellent lawyer and advocate before her we heard only no from the school district and now my son has all the programs he needs. Best decision to hire her to help she was so understanding and guided me through the process 💯 % will hire her again in a second.”
L.C.
“Sabrina is absolutely the best at what she does! She truly knows all aspects of the IEP process and the legalities behind the entire process. She is patient, efficient, and explains things in a way that makes sense and is not too wordy. I would 100% recommend her services to anyone looking!”
A.M.
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