Special Education Attorney
IEP Advocate
Attorney advocacy for California parents who want sound legal advice and a clear plan to get their child help at school now, without litigation.
Direct IEP Advocacy From a Special Education Attorney
You don’t have to manage ever school communication prepare every document, and lead every difficult conversation on your own.
As a special education attorney focused on IEP advocacy, my practice focuses on resolving educational concerns through the IEP process — not litigation. I work directly with you, and when appropriate, with your child’s school team.
I bring legal knowledge and professional judgment to the process while keeping you informed and involved in decisions about your child’s education.
Good IEP Advocacy Starts With Understanding the Student
I work with California parents who want an attorney involved in their child’s IEP or 504 plan. Knowing what your child needs, what the school is required to provide, and how to ask for it changes how the school team responds to you.
I work alongside you and the school team to pinpoint the concerns that matter most, weigh the options, and advocate for an appropriate program. You make the decisions, with sound legal advice behind each one. Most IEP problems get solved with better information and a clear plan. That’s the work I do.
My practice is a good fit for parents who want:
A collaborative path to getting their child the help they need at school.
An advocate who is licensed, trained in the law, and held to the professional standards of the State Bar of California.
Legal advice on what the school is required to provide and whether their child’s program meets it.
Strategic advice on how the special education system works and how to approach their child’s school.
An attorney at their IEP, 504, or eligibility meeting, prepared and working alongside them and the school team.
I’m probably not the right fit for parents who want:
Attorney representation in a due process hearing, lawsuit, or other litigation.
Someone to attend an IEP meeting on short-notice.
An attorney to pressure your child’s school district into a service or placement you’ve already chosen, regardless of the evidence.
A guaranteed outcome or a quick fix.