School Discipline & Suspension • Juvenile Court
A disability can transform normal adolescent problems from a bumpy road to one filled with potholes. Teens with emotional disabilities, like depression, oppositional defiant disorder, anxiety, and other conditions, just seem to end up in trouble more easily. When we are involved early enough in a child's life we can show parents how to use the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and a behavior intervention plans (BIP) to hit fewer bumps on the road. We also believe that a strong understanding of these conditions and coordination with school districts can lead to better outcomes in juvenile court.
A good teacher must know the rules; a good pupil, the exceptions. -Anonymous
Our job is to hold schools accountable. It is unfair to ignore a child's disability. We work to help schools see that there are more constructive ways that suspension and expulsion to deal with the bad behavior of a child or teenager with a disability. In fact, to deny a child with a disability an appropriate public education with their peers can have devastating consequences.
You can learn many things from children. How much patience you have, for instance. -Franklin P. Jones
Juvenile law is governed by the Welfare and Institutions Code, which addresses minors with disabilities in several sections. We are able to use the law and our understanding of county services, school districts and disabilities to help judges make decisions that better reflect the best interests of a minor. We can put juvenile court resources and services to work for your child.
We understand the law and are committed to protecting the rights of your child. Contact us online or call 714-528-7733 to schedule your initial consultation. If your child has been arrested and you need to contact an attorney right away, call (714) 686-4853.
For an overview of juvenile proceedure after an arrest:
http://ocgov.com/ocgov/Probation/I%20am%20Arrested.%20Now%20What
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