RM Warner PLC - Oakland, CA

RM Warner PLC: Protect Your Child's Rights with Experienced and Compassionate Special Education Representation

Caring for a child with special needs can be overwhelming. Many resources exist to support your child in school. But obtaining these supports is often a complicated and daunting task that can frustrate even well-informed parents. We are here to help.

During attorney Molly Watson's years as an educator, she witnessed firsthand the struggles children with disabilities and their families endure as they attempt to enforce their rights. In 2008, these experiences motivated her to open her law firm, which is dedicated to helping families navigate the complex system of laws and regulations in order to secure appropriate educational supports for children with special needs.

With this goal in mind, our law firm represents families in legal disputes before the Special Education Division of the Office of Administrative Hearings, which is the California court that hears special education cases. We also are available to represent qualifying clients with disabilities in civil rights discrimination and retaliation matters related to their public education.

In securing appropriate special education supports for your child, we may help with the following:

¥ Reviewing your child's educational records in order to advocate for special education supports for your child

¥ Developing an appropriate IEP for your child, which is a plan that outlines the special education supports your child should receive

¥ Obtaining assessments to determine your child's unique needs

¥ Securing appropriate educational services for your child with disabilities

¥ Identifying and securing your child's placement in an appropriate educational setting

¥ Handling school disciplinary matters related to your child's disability

¥ Following special education due process procedures under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which is the federal law that protects the right to a free appropriate public education (FAPE)

¥ Obtaining reimbursement for placement at a non-public school

¥ Developing an appropriate transition plan for your child's transition from high school to the world beyond

We offer pro bono legal services to qualifying low income families.

If you believe your child is not receiving appropriate educational supports, call us for help.