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Hope4Families

California special education law

Special Education Attorney for Orange County Families

If your child has an IEP or a 504 plan in Orange County and the school is not delivering what was promised, you are not alone, and you have rights. Hope4Families helps Orange County families make sure their kids actually get the support the law requires.

We provide free special education legal services to families across California, including throughout Orange County. You do not have to navigate the district alone.

How we help Orange County families

  • IEP services that are not being delivered as written
  • Schools that delay or deny a special education evaluation
  • Denied or reduced services and supports
  • Disagreements over placement and least restrictive environment
  • 504 plans and accommodations
  • Due process and dispute resolution
  • Compensatory (make-up) services for what your child missed

Orange County school districts we serve

We help families in Capistrano Unified, Irvine Unified, Santa Ana Unified, Garden Grove Unified, Anaheim Union High, Orange Unified, Saddleback Valley Unified, Newport-Mesa Unified, and other districts across Orange County.

Orange County special education FAQ

Do you help families in Orange County?

Yes. Hope4Families serves families throughout Orange County and across California. You can schedule a free consultation to talk through your child’s situation.

Which Orange County districts do you work with?

We help families in Capistrano Unified, Irvine Unified, Santa Ana Unified, and districts throughout the county. If your district is not listed above, reach out anyway, because we serve the whole state.

How much does a special education attorney cost for Orange County families?

Hope4Families provides free special education legal services to California families, from the first consultation through representation. There is no cost to the family at any stage and no income requirement. Under IDEA a court may in its discretion award reasonable attorney’s fees to a parent who prevails against a district 20 U.S.C. 1415(i)(3)(B), and fees are often addressed as part of a settlement instead.

Hope4Families provides free special education legal services to families across California. If you need help, schedule a free consultation.

Call us: (323) 275-1161|Serving Orange County families from our Los Angeles office

This page is for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Every child’s situation is unique. Contact our office to discuss your options.