Business Details
23 Years
experience
Your Trusted Special Education Law Advocates in Los Angeles
Student Rights Attorneys (SRA) has dedicated over two decades to advocating for children with special needs and their families across Los Angeles and surrounding areas. Our firm combines extensive legal expertise in special education law with a commitment to making high-quality representation accessible and affordable. We specialize in navigating complex educational systems to secure legally mandated services for children with disabilities including Autism, ADD/ADHD, learning disabilities, Down syndrome, and seizure disorders. Our team assists with Individual Education Programs (IEPs), 504 plans, due process hearings, and behavioral issue resolutions while maintaining a client-centered approach that prioritizes long-term educational outcomes.With a proven track record of successful interventions and a deep understanding of federal education laws, we empower families through personalized guidance and assertive legal representation. Our services extend to transitional planning, suspension/expulsion hearings, and family services plans, ensuring comprehensive support throughout a child's educational journey. We maintain offices in both Los Angeles and Santa Ana to better serve Southern California families facing special education challenges.
Services
Individual Education Programs
504 Plan Development
Due Process Hearings
Behavioral Issue Resolution
Suspension/Expulsion Defense
Transitional Planning
Family Services Plans
Educational Advocacy
Legal Representation
Special Needs Consultation
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in special education law advocacy
- Our attorneys specialize in navigating complex IEP and 504 plan processes
- We provide representation in due process hearings and disciplinary proceedings
- Our team understands both legal requirements and educational implementation
- We offer free initial consultations with no financial obligation
Services
Individual Education Programs
We help families develop and implement legally binding Individual Education Programs (IEPs) that define specialized educational services for children with disabilities. Our attorneys ensure these plans address specific learning needs, include appropriate therapies, and comply with federal education laws. We represent families during IEP meetings to protect their child's right to appropriate educational accommodations.
504 Plan Development
Our firm assists in creating Section 504 plans that modify educational environments for students with disabilities. We ensure schools implement reasonable accommodations like wheelchair accessibility, specialized instruction, or dietary modifications. We advocate for students with conditions ranging from physical disabilities to attention deficit disorders to guarantee equal educational access.
Due Process Hearings
We represent families in due process hearings when schools fail to implement required educational services. Our attorneys handle administrative proceedings similar to court trials, including evidence presentation and witness examination. We ensure schools comply with legal obligations to provide appropriate special education services as mandated by federal law.
Behavioral Issue Resolution
Our team addresses behavioral challenges in special needs students by developing appropriate intervention strategies. We work to prevent unfair disciplinary actions while ensuring schools implement effective behavior modification plans. We help families navigate the distinction between willful disobedience and disability-related behavioral issues to protect student rights.
Transitional Planning
We assist in creating transition plans for students moving from high school to post-secondary education or independent living. Our attorneys ensure these plans address long-term goals for students with disabilities, including vocational training and independent living skills. We advocate for comprehensive support systems during this critical educational transition phase.
Questions
What is an Individual Education Program (IEP)?
An IEP is a legally binding document outlining specialized educational services for children with disabilities, including therapy requirements and educational goals.
How can a 504 plan help my child?
A 504 plan ensures schools make necessary modifications like wheelchair access or specialized instruction to accommodate your child's disability.
What happens during a due process hearing?
A due process hearing is an administrative proceeding where we present evidence to address school non-compliance with special education requirements.
Do you handle behavioral issue cases?
Yes, we help distinguish between disability-related behaviors and disciplinary issues while developing appropriate intervention strategies.
What transitional planning services do you offer?
We ensure comprehensive transition plans address post-secondary goals for students with disabilities starting at age 15-16.
How do I schedule a consultation?
Call (888) 578-2906 for a free initial consultation with no financial obligation for special education legal matters.
