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Education Law Questions & Answers
Q: Can an arrest without conviction cause a denial to credential application?
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Education Law, Criminal Law and Employment Discrimination
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Answered on Jun 21, 2017
Answered on Jun 21, 2017
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Esq.'s answer
The underlying facts are key, but more important is the issue that you were never charged or convicted. You should hire counsel. I offer representation re: such matters. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and...
The underlying facts are key, but more important is the issue that you were never charged or convicted. You should hire counsel. I offer representation re: such matters. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and...
Q: I signed a student loan for my daughter and now she does not want to pay what is my recourse. What type of lawyer do I n
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Education Law, Collections and Consumer Law
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Answered on Jun 21, 2017
Answered on Jun 21, 2017
Christopher H. McCormick's answer
it depends on the type of student loan what type of relief may be available to you. Most bankruptcy attorneys are able to give you helpful advice how to approach this problem.
it depends on the type of student loan what type of relief may be available to you. Most bankruptcy attorneys are able to give you helpful advice how to approach this problem.
Q: If a 17 year old runs away from home to live with adult boyfriend & fam & parent won't report it should teacher report ?
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Answered on Jun 15, 2017
Answered on Jun 15, 2017
David Dastrup's answer
If you are a teacher, you have certain responsibilities. If you are unaware or unsure what to do, maybe talk to someone who is more familiar. The principle at the school has usually dealt with situations like this more than an inexperienced teacher, and might be a good resource, although the principle will have to advise you to do your duty, that it is your decision. There are forms to submit. You maybe opening pandora's box, but you may be obligated to, it depends... A wise attorney on this...
If you are a teacher, you have certain responsibilities. If you are unaware or unsure what to do, maybe talk to someone who is more familiar. The principle at the school has usually dealt with situations like this more than an inexperienced teacher, and might be a good resource, although the principle will have to advise you to do your duty, that it is your decision. There are forms to submit. You maybe opening pandora's box, but you may be obligated to, it depends... A wise attorney on this...
Q: Can my school suspend my friend and I over a video?
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Esq.'s answer
Possibly, yes. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Education Law. This answer does not constitute legal...
Possibly, yes. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Education Law. This answer does not constitute legal...
Q: Can a person hold positions as both a firefighter/police officer, and a member of a school board?
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Esq.'s answer
I see no reason why not. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Education Law. This answer does not...
I see no reason why not. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Education Law. This answer does not...
Q: Can ALJ's decision be appealed on the ground of his unethical behavior and/or his unconstitutional proceedings?
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Appeals / Appellate Law, Civil Rights, Education Law and Gov & Administrative Law
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California
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Answered on Jun 2, 2017
Answered on Jun 2, 2017
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Esq.'s answer
You might be able to appeal the case if timely and if there's a legal and factual basis. Have a lawyer review the dossier. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business &...
You might be able to appeal the case if timely and if there's a legal and factual basis. Have a lawyer review the dossier. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business &...
Q: Habitual Truant charges by SARB board who have ignored the disability of my children and their rights.
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Esq.'s answer
Are you homeschooling the kids? They need to be schooled in some way, and a disability is not a defense to that requirement. If the kids are absent from school for issues related to illness, proof is required from a doctor. If provided and not accepted, why? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/...
Are you homeschooling the kids? They need to be schooled in some way, and a disability is not a defense to that requirement. If the kids are absent from school for issues related to illness, proof is required from a doctor. If provided and not accepted, why? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/...
Q: As a teacher, can I sue the school for required work that physically and permanently hurt me?
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Employment Law, Personal Injury and Education Law
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Answered on Jun 1, 2017
Answered on Jun 1, 2017
Peter Munsing's answer
Contact a member of the Ga. Trial Lawyers Association that handles workers compensation. They give free consults. You can also check with your union. Injuries from a fight are covered. Problem with diabetes is last time I asked an expert (MD/Phd in Physiology) he said that anecdotally it's reported but no one has done a serious study on it so it is something that cannot be testified to under the standards governing expert opinions. But get the free consult.
Contact a member of the Ga. Trial Lawyers Association that handles workers compensation. They give free consults. You can also check with your union. Injuries from a fight are covered. Problem with diabetes is last time I asked an expert (MD/Phd in Physiology) he said that anecdotally it's reported but no one has done a serious study on it so it is something that cannot be testified to under the standards governing expert opinions. But get the free consult.
Q: Dfcs tool my child because she was missing alot of school how can i get her back
Ellaretha Coleman's answer
DFCS should put you on a case plan for reunification. Follow the case plan to exactly. Work on fixing the issues that resulted in your child missing school.
DFCS should put you on a case plan for reunification. Follow the case plan to exactly. Work on fixing the issues that resulted in your child missing school.
Q: How do I know how to find the procedure by which a case got to court?
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
What do you mean "got to court"? The plaintiff, or its attorney, filed a complaint with the clerk of court.
What do you mean "got to court"? The plaintiff, or its attorney, filed a complaint with the clerk of court.
Q: Can a parent sue a school district for retaliatory actions when the parent has exposed violations of law?
Louis George Fazzi's answer
The school district may be in violation of your daughter's civil rights to an equal educational opportunity for failing to provide for all her educational needs. This is a highly specialized area of law, and you need counsel with experience handling education law issues. In and around the bay area you should be able to find highly capable lawyers or law firms with the expertise to represent your child in such matters. No matter how much you have learned on your own, you will never know as much...
The school district may be in violation of your daughter's civil rights to an equal educational opportunity for failing to provide for all her educational needs. This is a highly specialized area of law, and you need counsel with experience handling education law issues. In and around the bay area you should be able to find highly capable lawyers or law firms with the expertise to represent your child in such matters. No matter how much you have learned on your own, you will never know as much...
Q: Pujury took place at hearing, how do I address that issue in closing arguments?
Kevin Christopher Murphy's answer
Why don't you have a lawyer representing you? Regardless, unless the evidence is self-authenticating you may not be able to introduce it into the record because you didn't raise/intro. it during hearing and Closing Argument is not the proper part of the process to bring in evidence. You could raise the issue in Closing, but the evidence is trickier.
Why don't you have a lawyer representing you? Regardless, unless the evidence is self-authenticating you may not be able to introduce it into the record because you didn't raise/intro. it during hearing and Closing Argument is not the proper part of the process to bring in evidence. You could raise the issue in Closing, but the evidence is trickier.
Q: Can our employee (on the clock) be asked to leave our public meeting to attend to her job responsibilities?
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Business Law, Education Law, Employment Law and Gov & Administrative Law
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Answered on May 21, 2017
Answered on May 21, 2017
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
You are correct. As an employee, she is to do what she is told by her employer; whether that involves reporting the finances to the board or other non-board meeting duties. The Sunshine Law doesn't modify her duties as an employee.
You are correct. As an employee, she is to do what she is told by her employer; whether that involves reporting the finances to the board or other non-board meeting duties. The Sunshine Law doesn't modify her duties as an employee.
Q: What type of lawyer should I be looking for if my children were Asulted by a school cop on school grounds
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Civil Rights, Criminal Law, Education Law and Personal Injury
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California
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Answered on May 16, 2017
Answered on May 16, 2017
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Esq.'s answer
An Education Lawyer such as myself is what you need.
See: http://www.aeesq.com/education-lawyer/bullying-school-injuries-civil-lawsuits/
More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the...
An Education Lawyer such as myself is what you need.
See: http://www.aeesq.com/education-lawyer/bullying-school-injuries-civil-lawsuits/
More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the...
Q: Can a non- parent access student from the Denver Public Schools under FERPA
Tristan Kenyon Schultz's answer
Under FERPA disclosure of a student's records are generally restricted to parents (legal) and school administrators. There are exceptions. For step-parents or other non-legal parties to get access either have one of the legal parent(s) request the information from the school or have the parent(s) provide written consent to disclose and send this to the school. If this relates to a court case, you can also subpoena the information by requesting a judge to sign-off on the subpoena duces tecum...
Under FERPA disclosure of a student's records are generally restricted to parents (legal) and school administrators. There are exceptions. For step-parents or other non-legal parties to get access either have one of the legal parent(s) request the information from the school or have the parent(s) provide written consent to disclose and send this to the school. If this relates to a court case, you can also subpoena the information by requesting a judge to sign-off on the subpoena duces tecum...
Q: can the trusty,of a trust fund deny funding for education to a benificiary if it is written to do so in the trust
Robert W. Leonard Jr.'s answer
It depends on the specific language in the trust. For a precise answer, take the trust document to a local estate planning attorney who can review the trust language for you. If necessary, the attorney can represent you in requesting a distribution from the trust if the trust provides for what you want.
It depends on the specific language in the trust. For a precise answer, take the trust document to a local estate planning attorney who can review the trust language for you. If necessary, the attorney can represent you in requesting a distribution from the trust if the trust provides for what you want.
Q: Can an international underage student live alone and pay his own rent in California, while in high school?
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Education Law, International Law and Juvenile Law
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California
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Answered on May 13, 2017
Answered on May 13, 2017
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Esq.'s answer
You may need to file for emancipation, otherwise your parents may face neglect charges. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce...
You may need to file for emancipation, otherwise your parents may face neglect charges. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce...
Q: How can I obtain my certificate from a school that is simply giving me the run around?
Michael David Siegel's answer
Start with a letter documenting your issues. You can sue for the misrepresentation.
Start with a letter documenting your issues. You can sue for the misrepresentation.
Q: I want to know what i can do to sue my child school or the parent of the child that hurt mines.
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Education Law, Family Law and Personal Injury
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New York
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Answered on May 8, 2017
Answered on May 8, 2017
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Esq.'s answer
See: http://www.aeesq.com/education-lawyer/bullying-school-injuries-civil-lawsuits/
More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense,...
See: http://www.aeesq.com/education-lawyer/bullying-school-injuries-civil-lawsuits/
More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense,...
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