EDUCATION LAW
Ventura Education Law Attorneys
When parents and schools disagree about special services that a student may
or should be entitled to, parents are well advised to consult a lawyer early
in the appeals process. The situation is often new and frustrating for parents
who believe their children deserve special education services such as speech
therapy or individualized reading instructions.
School districts normally have their own legal counsel. To level the playing
field, parents in the area of Ventura, California, are encouraged to discuss
education law matters with attorney Gary Schumacher of the law offices
of Cho & Brown. Contact the law firm for assistance with any phase
or aspect of the education law dispute, including the following:
- Requesting to have a child evaluated
- Discussing proposed individual education plans (IEPs) with school officials
- Preparing for and attending the due process hearing
- Advising and providing representation through the due process hearing
For experienced counsel and representation concerning independent educational plans (IEPs) and access to special education in a California school or school district, call our law firm at (805) 644-8893. Cho & Brown welcomes inquiries from interested individuals in or near Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Ojai or Port Hueneme.
While parents know their children best, and schools know about educational
policy, a lawyer representing the family can bring valuable insight and
understanding of the factual and legal issues involved as well as guidance
in resources available to families.
Once you have asked for special education services and been turned down
initially, you have a 45-day due process period. Once that period passes,
if you have not taken action, your child will be out of luck. For this
reason, you are strongly encouraged to contact
attorney Schumacher of Cho & Brown.
Negotiate from a Position of Strength
Preparation for due process hearings is often labor-intensive. The legal
burden of proof belongs to the family. When the school district brings
a school psychologist or other "expert" to your due process hearing
and the answer is still "no," then what will you do?
Take advantage of our trial court litigation as well as our knowledge of
and experience with administrative law, arbitration and mediation. We know
how to build a strong case with evidence that is hard to refute.
To help give your child a fair chance, contact Cho & Brown to schedule a consultation regarding education law matters. If your child's case prevails, you may be entitled to reimbursement of attorney's fees by the school.
