Windsor, CO Education Law Lawyers

Within the field of education law, there is a subset of special education attorneys who are primarily focused on fighting for special needs children and those with learning disabilities. These attorneys can:

• Build a case for your child's eligibility for an individualized education program (IEP).
• Guide you through the IEP meeting preparation process and potentially attend the IEP meeting with you.
• In some instances, attorneys may even participate in the IEP drafting process.
• Represent clients in due process hearings when disputes arise.

In addition to offering legal advice about special education and general education law-related topics, education law attorneys answer detailed questions such as:

• What rules can school districts and school boards set regarding student safety and discipline?
• Are there different laws or regulations for how public schools and private schools in the United States can act toward students?
• Is there a difference in regulations that apply to higher education institutions compared to elementary schools, middle schools and high schools?
• Do public health issues (such as the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic) modify how schools can treat students? Do those issue change what options schools must offer, such as distance learning?
• How does Title IX protect against discrimination?
• Can an education lawyer help with civil rights issues?
• Can a lawyer attend a due process hearing?
• What options do I have if my child's right to free speech has been violated by a school or teacher?

Consider the following when speaking with any of the education attorneys listed in this lawyer directory:

Comfort Level

- Are you comfortable telling the lawyer personal information and speaking about your child with them? Does the lawyer seem interested in solving your child's problem?

Credentials

- How many years of experience does the lawyer have? Has the lawyer worked on other education law cases similar to yours?

Cost

- How are the lawyer's fees structured - hourly or flat fee? Can the lawyer estimate the cost of your case?

City

- Is the law firm conveniently located for you and your child?