For Students


Working with an attorney enables families to navigate complicated educational and legal issues in preschools, K-12, colleges and graduate schools, with confidence to ensure your student can access a safe and successful school experience. Cedar Law assists students and families with the following legal issues to protect their rights:

  • Educational Consulting for Private Placements
  • Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Investigations and Prevention
  • Special Education Eligibility & Child Find Assistance
  • IEP & 504 Plan Review
  • Evaluation, Reevaluation, and Independent Education Evaluation (IEE) Support
  • IEP Meeting Attendance
  • Manifestation Determination Meeting Support
  • Special Education Due Process and OCR Citizen’s Complaints
  • Discipline Appeals
  • Navigating Dual-Enrollment Options for Home School or Private School Students
  • Inter or Intra-District Transfers & Appeals
  • Discrimination/Civil Rights Violations
  • Tort and Personal Injury Claims
  • Title IX Sex Assault and Gender Discrimination Claims and Compliance
  • Title VI Race Discrimination Claims
  • Safety & Negligence
  • Athletic Eligibility
  • Academic Misconduct Allegations
  • Extracurriculars & Inclusion
  • Student Privacy Rights (FERPA and generally)
  • Assaults

Hourly rates and flat fees are available. Please contact us for a consultation.