Before you call, the questions parents ask first

No. We represent parents and students only, so we never have to weigh a district’s interests against your child’s.

The first call is free. After that we quote each step before we start it, usually as a fixed price for a file review or a meeting, and hourly for hearings. You’ll have the number in writing first.

Sometimes. In special education cases, a parent who wins at a hearing or in court can ask for the school to pay reasonable fees. It isn’t automatic, and most cases settle before that point. We’ll tell you honestly whether it’s likely in yours.

Usually not. Plans can be reopened, and you can ask for a new meeting at any time. Some steps do have short deadlines, which vary by state, so call soon.

Many families do well with a good advocate, and we’re happy to say so. A lawyer matters most when a dispute may go to mediation or a hearing, or when discipline is involved.

Only if it helps. In discipline cases we talk with the student, with you in the room. In IEP and 504 work we mostly need you and the paperwork.

Yes. Yoonhee meets families in Korean and Tsion in Amharic. For other languages, we bring in a professional interpreter at no extra charge.

Nothing until we’ve spoken. After the first call we’ll send a secure link for the IEP or 504 plan, evaluations, and emails. Please don’t send them through the contact form.