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Education Law Attorneys in California

Special education, iep, school discipline, title ix 2,142 pre-screened attorneys across 36 counties.

What Is Education Law in California?

Education attorneys handle special education (IEP), school discipline, and student rights under the California Education Code.

When Do You Need a Education Law Attorney in California?

You may need a education law attorney in California when your situation involves special education, iep, school discipline.

California Education Law Sub-Specialties

Education Law covers several distinct case types in California, each with its own legal framework. Below are the most common sub-specialties.

Special Education

Special Education matters in California fall within the broader Education Law practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in special education cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Iep

Iep matters in California fall within the broader Education Law practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in iep cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

School Discipline

School Discipline matters in California fall within the broader Education Law practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in school discipline cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Title Ix

Title Ix matters in California fall within the broader Education Law practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in title ix cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Costs and Timeline

California education law attorneys typically charge hourly ($200-$400) or flat fees depending on case type. Many offer free initial consultations. All fee structures must be communicated to the client in writing per Rule 1.5 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct.

California Laws and Statutes

California education law is governed by various provisions of the California Codes. Consult a California-licensed attorney for the specific statute citations applicable to your matter.

Education Law Attorneys by County

Pre-screened education law attorneys serving each California county. Counts reflect active State Bar of California members with offices in-county. Each county links to a full directory page for the matching practice area.

📍 Los Angeles County 533 attorneys
Alvin Howard Matz — Bird, Marella, Rhow, Lincenberg, Drooks, & Nessim, LLP, Los AngelesMichael Roster — PasadenaDennis Richard Kasper — O'Hagan Meyer, Los Angeles
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📍 Sacramento County 211 attorneys
Michael P. Clancey Stewart (aka Michael Patrick Clancey) — Dean/Northwestern California University, SacramentoSteven Marcus Wyner — Wyner Law Group, PC, SacramentoTimothy Eric Morgan — Education Audit Appeals Panel, Sacramento
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📍 San Diego County 205 attorneys
Fern M. Laethem — VistaEdsell Martindale Eady Jr — Nossaman LLP, San DiegoRobert Prentiss Ottilie — Law Office of Robert P Ottilie, San Diego
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📍 Alameda County 154 attorneys
Paul Manuel Loya — Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, PleasantonDianne Maxine Millner — OaklandDeborah Escobedo — Garcia Hernandez Sawhney, Alameda
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📍 Orange County 133 attorneys
G. Edmund Siebel Jr — Newport BeachRonald D Wenkart — Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Rudd, and Romo, IrvineWilliam Edward Krall Jr — William E Krall, Jr, Attorney at Law, San Juan Capistrano
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📍 San Francisco County 122 attorneys
Christine Helwick — Hirschfeld Kraemer, San FranciscoSandra Woliver — Dannis Woliver Kelley, San FranciscoMichael Anthony Zatopa — Zatopa, Stephens & Kurzrock, San Francisco
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📍 Fresno County 57 attorneys
Ernest Hastings Tuttle III — Tuttle & McCloskey, FresnoJerome Marc Behrens — Lozano Smith, LLP, FresnoJanice Lynn Pearson — San Joaquin College Of Law, Clovis
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📍 Santa Clara County 54 attorneys
John Michael Ottoboni — Monte SerenoThomas William Fenner — Stanford University, Los AltosJames Joseph Eller — Law Office of James J. Eller, San Jose
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📍 Riverside County 52 attorneys
Jorge Arturo Alvarado — Canyon Children's Legal Services, Moreno ValleyMichael James Marlatt — Thompson & Colegate LLP, RiversideWilliam Louis Manuel — Palm Springs
View all 52 Riverside education law attorneys →
📍 Contra Costa County 48 attorneys
Louis Anthony Leone — Leone Alberts & Duus, ConcordAndrew Walter Stroud — Epylon Corp., DanvilleMark Howard Boxer — Danville
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📍 San Bernardino County 22 attorneys
Elaine Grillo Canty — UplandBarbara McKenzie Moore — DOLEN, TUCKER, TIERNEY & ABRAHAM, RedlandsJacqueline Jones — LAW OFFICES OF JACQUELINE JONES, Fontana
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📍 Yolo County 21 attorneys
Steven Arnold Drown — UNIVERSITY COUNSEL SERVICES, DavisMichael Francis Sweeney — UC Davis, DavisTerrence Bentley Ohler — Dept Education/Legal Ofc, Davis
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Common Questions About California Education Law

Browse the 2,142 California education law attorneys above by county or use the practice-area cards. Each attorney is verified against the State Bar of California records.
California education law attorneys typically charge hourly ($200-$400) or flat fees depending on case type. Many offer free initial consultations. All fee structures must be communicated to the client in writing per Rule 1.5 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct.
Case duration depends on case type, court calendar, and complexity. Uncontested matters typically resolve in 3-6 months; contested matters with disputes can take 12-24+ months. Your attorney can give you a more specific estimate based on your facts.
Yes. Every California attorney must be licensed by the State Bar of California. We verify bar status on every attorney listing. Disciplinary actions are public record; we display them transparently on each profile.
Several California organizations provide free or low-cost legal aid, including LawHelpCA.org, Bay Area Legal Aid, and the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles. For criminal cases, indigent defendants are entitled to a Public Defender at no cost.

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