Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Trusted Special Education Attorney in Santa Monica
As a dedicated special education attorney, I have spent my career advocating for the rights of special needs children and their families throughout the Los Angeles area. With over two decades of experience, I combine legal expertise with a deep understanding of the unique challenges families face when navigating the educational system. My practice focuses on ensuring parents receive comprehensive guidance and representation during IEP meetings, due process mediations, and regional center hearings.I approach each case with a holistic perspective, balancing educational, emotional, and financial needs to achieve optimal outcomes. My background as a former civil litigator and my personal commitment as a mother of two allow me to connect with clients while maintaining rigorous legal standards. I am proud to serve as a trusted advocate, empowering families to secure the educational services their children deserve.
Services
IEP Meetings
Due Process Mediations
Settlement Negotiations
Regional Center Hearings
Legal Consultations
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of specialized experience in special education law
- Our practice combines legal expertise with personalized family-centered advocacy
- We provide strategic representation in IEP meetings and due process mediations
- Our attorney is certified as a Minors Counsel by the Los Angeles County Bar Association
- We maintain active membership in the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA)
What people say
Expert and compassionate guidance
Perfect advocate for my daughter
Instrumental in obtaining services
Non-confrontational approach
Highly recommend
Services
IEP Meetings
We guide families through Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings to ensure appropriate educational services. Our expertise helps parents understand legal requirements while advocating for tailored support plans. With strategic preparation and negotiation skills, we help secure necessary accommodations and services for children with special needs.
Due Process Mediations
Our firm represents families in due process mediations when school districts fail to provide adequate services. We prepare comprehensive cases using educational assessments and legal precedents. Through skilled negotiation, we work to resolve disputes favorably while maintaining positive relationships with educational institutions.
Regional Center Hearings
We provide legal representation for families during regional center hearings to secure necessary support services. Our approach combines thorough documentation review with persuasive argumentation to demonstrate clients' needs. We focus on achieving long-term solutions that address children's developmental and therapeutic requirements.
People
Allison Arkin Special Education Law
Attorney
Special education attorney with 20+ years experience advocating for special needs children. Former civil litigator, certified Minors Counsel, and COPAA member. Combines legal expertise with compassionate family-centered advocacy to secure educational services.
Questions
What special education services do you help with?
We assist with IEP meetings, due process mediations, regional center hearings, and settlement negotiations to secure appropriate educational services for children with disabilities.
How do you work with families during IEP meetings?
We prepare families with legal knowledge, attend meetings as advocates, and ensure school districts comply with special education laws while maintaining constructive relationships.
What makes your approach different from other attorneys?
Our practice combines legal expertise with personalized advocacy, focusing on holistic solutions that address educational, emotional, and financial needs of families.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations to discuss your child's specific needs and potential legal strategies.
How long does the advocacy process typically take?
Resolution times vary, but we prioritize efficient solutions through mediation and negotiation while preparing for formal hearings when necessary.
