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PRACTICE AREAS

EDUCATION LAW

Education law involves a vast and very diverse range of issues from representing children with poor access to education to special education law. Federal Laws demands that every child be given the opportunity to an education. Our team represents families that have children with disabilities and limited access to education. 

Student Discipline, Special Education, Student Privacy, Student Search and Seizure, Discrimination, Freedom of Speech

CIVIL RIGHTS

Our law office is here to support you if any of your civil rights have been violated based on characteristics such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender or disability. Our law office handles civil right violations including but not limited to:

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  • Teacher, principal or staff abuse of public-school students (i.e., emotional or physical abuse of children by teachers or school administrators, school police officer abuse of children, etc.);

  • Discrimination against children and adults with disabilities in public schools and public institutions;

  • Unlawful restraints, seclusion or isolation of children in public schools;

  • Discrimination against persons because of their gender.

  • Discrimination against persons because of their race or ethnicity;

  • Unreasonable searches and seizures of persons by police officers or other government officials;

  • Cruel and unusual punishment by police officers or other government officials;

  • Unlawful uses of force causing injury or death by police officers or other government officials;

  • Vehicle pursuits causing injury or death;

  • In-custody assaults causing serious injury or death;

  • In-custody suicides;

  • Malicious prosecutions;

  • Unlawful incarceration; and/or

  • Equal protection violations by government officials.

 

If you believe your civil rights have been violated, call us today!

CRIMINAL LAW

A criminal charge can have serious consequences: expensive fines, jail pending the resolution of the case, or prison. The consequences can remain long after a sentence has been served and can include trouble obtaining employment and housing. You may lose your driver’s license and be ordered to pay an inordinate amount in fines and court costs. The wrong results can leave you permanently entangled with the criminal justice system. Do not put your liberty in the hands of just anyone. Those being questioned, accused, or charged in connection with a criminal offense call us now to represent you during any stage of the criminal investigation or prosecution. Defending:

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  • Traffic offenses

  • DUIs

  • Felonies

  • Misdemeanors

  • White collar crimes

  • Juvenile

FAMILY LAW

Family law matters often become very complicated. Couples often find it difficult to maintain civility when children, property, finances, and the family’s valued possessions are at stake. Legal proceedings involving the family can result in multiple court hearings throughout the course of a case and often continue even after final orders of the court are entered. Protect your rights and interests for the future of your family. Family Law includes:

  • Divorce 

  • Property Division 

  • Custody 

  • Child support

  • Spousal Support 

  • Visitation 

  • Protective Orders 

  • Name Change

Marriage, Civil Unions, Domestic Partnerships

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