Real Family Outcomes

Legal Advocacy That Protects Your Child

See how our special education attorneys have helped parents obtain the services, accommodations, and district accountability their children deserve.

Verified Parent
Full-Time Aide & Placement Secured

After two years of getting ignored by the district committee, IEP Defenders stepped in and secured a dedicated 1-on-1 behavioral aide for my son within 45 days.

Sarah M.

3rd GradeOakland Unified

Verified Parent
Comprehensive 504 Plan Approved

They made sure my daughter's ADHD and executive function accommodations were legally binding, not just polite suggestions that teachers could ignore.

David K.

7th GradeSan Jose Unified

Verified Parent
Settled with Full Tuition Coverage

When the school failed to provide basic speech and OT services, our attorney guided us through due process without unnecessary courtroom stress.

Elena R.

KindergartenFremont Unified

Verified Parent
Compensatory Speech Services Awarded

IEP Defenders documented the missed service hours thoroughly and won 120 hours of compensatory private speech therapy at no cost to our family.

Marcus T.

5th GradeBerkeley Public Schools

Verified Parent
Specialized Non-Public School Placement

The district insisted high school was 'fine as-is' while my daughter was failing. The team fought for a specialized STEM placement where she is now flourishing.

Jennifer L.

9th GradeSan Francisco Unified

Verified Parent
Manifestation Determination Overturned

They prevented an unjust disciplinary transfer by proving our son's behavior was a direct manifestation of his disability that the district had failed to support.

Robert C.

4th GradePalo Alto Unified