Law Office of Kristin Springer

Legal Services: Education, advocacy, legal advice, and planning in all areas related to special education. Free 20-minute phone consultation to all new, potential clients.

LAW OFFICE OF KRISTIN SPRINGER

​Special education law is an area of the law in which very few attorneys practice with any degree of regularity. The field is a tapestry of federal laws (The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, The Americans with Disabilities Act), state laws, federal regulations (a separate set under each federal law) and state regulations.

​SERVICES INCLUDE:

Initial Diagnosis Consultation, Timeline, and Strategy Review Package
Consultation Services (Hourly)
Coaching Parents towards Effective Communication with School
Helping Parents Understand Their Legal Rights/Limitations
Communicating with Schools to Assert Student’s Rights
Preparation for and Attendance at IEP Meetings, 504 Meetings, and Mediation
Due Process Complaints, Hearings, and Appeals
Disciplinary Matters: Suspension, Expulsion, Manifestation Hearing, and Appeals

RATES:

​​Initial Consultation (20 minutes) With Sample Letter to School Requesting Records: Free

During this meeting we will discuss your child’s disability, your history with the school district, and attempt to identify any areas of need. We will discuss what steps can be taken to determine if your child is receiving a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment.