Find an Attorney for Teachers, Any State
Lawyers who represent public school teachers: certification and license complaints, nonrenewal, termination, district investigations, contracts and resignation agreements, retaliation. Search by state and district; every bar license is checked before listing.
Lawyers who represent teachers: certification complaints, nonrenewal, termination, investigations and contracts.
What teachers hire an attorney for
- Certification and license complaints — State education department and professional practices cases
- Nonrenewal and termination
- Contracts, tenure and resignations — Including resignation and separation agreements
- Investigations and discipline — Administrative leave, district investigations, reprimands
- Discrimination and retaliation — Including whistleblower retaliation
- Disability and medical accommodations — ADA and FMLA
- Pay, leave and retirement
- Grievances and arbitration
- Other — Say what in your listing
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Bilello & Soowal, PLLC
Florida, statewide
Certification and license complaints, Investigations and discipline, Nonrenewal and termination, Contracts, tenure and resignations
From their website: “Our firm is dedicated to advocating for students’ rights in the Florida education system. We also represent teachers facing disciplinary proceedings that may impact their teaching license, and we provide estate planning services.”
Bar standing: Nathan Soowal #1002633, Chelsea Ann Bilello #115404
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Google rating 4.6 from 84 reviews
Adrian Middleton, Sword & Shield, PLLC
Florida, statewide
Certification and license complaints, Investigations and discipline
From their website: “A complaint against an educator certificate can end a career in the classroom. We represent teachers, coaches, and administrators before the Florida Department of Education and the Education Practices Commission.”
Bar standing: Adrian Middleton #107854
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Google rating 4.5 from 224 reviews
Sammis Law Firm, P.A.
Florida: Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk
Investigations and discipline, Certification and license complaints
From their website: “The attorneys at Sammis Law Firm focus on representing teachers accused of misconduct during administrative hearings with the school board and Florida Department of Education, especially when those allegations of misconduct also involve criminal accusations that are being prosecuted or might be prosecuted.”
Bar standing: Leslie Miller Sammis #185825
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Google rating 4.4 from 170 reviews
Christine Hernandez, Hernandez & Associates Law Firm
Alabama, statewide
Nonrenewal and termination, Contracts, tenure and resignations, Grievances and arbitration, Certification and license complaints, Other
From their website: “Whether you’re a parent fighting for your child’s rights or a teacher facing unfair treatment, our education law attorneys are here to support and guide you.”
Bar standing: Christine Hernandez, Grady Edmondson, Thomas Hunter Hardin
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Google rating 4.2 from 41 reviews
Langenkamp, Curtis, Price, Lindstrom & Chevedden, LLP
California: Aspire Alexander Twilight College Prep Acad DIST, Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy District, Aspire Capitol Heights Academy District, California Innovative Career Academy District, California Montessori Project - Capitol Campus District, Capital College & Career Academy District, Capitol Collegiate Academy District, Fortune District, Futures High District, Gateway International District, Growth Public District, Higher Learning Academy District, Highlands Community Charter District, Marconi Learning Academy District, Natomas Charter District, Natomas Unified, New Hope Charter District, Paseo Grande Charter District, Robla Elementary, SAVA - Sacramento ACAD and Vocational Acad - SCUSD DIST, SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy District, Sacramento Charter High District, Sacramento City Unified, Sierra Expeditionary Learning District, Sol Aureus College Preparatory District, St. HOPE Public School 7 District, Tahoe-Truckee Unified, The Language Academy of Sacramento District, Yav Pem Suab Acad - Preparing for the Future Charter DIST
Certification and license complaints, Investigations and discipline, Nonrenewal and termination, Disability and medical accommodations, Other
From their website: “We have had the honor of representing educators, including classified employees, teachers and college professors since 1989. We are California Teachers Association Group Legal Services attorneys.”
Bar standing: Lesley Beth Curtis #186076, Andrea Maureen Price #226812, Eric Jacob Lindstrom #272912, Matthew Robert Chevedden #289431, Emily J. Power #315444, Katrina Brazil Gould #342991
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Google rating 5 from 1 reviews
Jonathan Turner, Law Office of Jonathan Turner
California, statewide
Certification and license complaints, Investigations and discipline
From their website: “Initially as a Sacramento administrative law attorney I represented mostly teachers in credentialing matters before the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Soon I expanded my administrative law practice to include all types of licenses governed by California.”
Bar standing: Jonathan Charles Turner #191540
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Google rating 5 from 23 reviews
Leigh Law Group
California, statewide
Nonrenewal and termination, Discrimination and retaliation, Other
From their website: “Representing parents and students for expulsion, suspension, special education rights, and higher education matters.”
Bar standing: Mandy Gina Leigh #225748
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Google rating 4.4 from 61 reviews
Lindsay N. Brown, Brown Education Law Group
Colorado, statewide
Investigations and discipline
From their website: “Lindsay N. Brown and her team of experienced education advocates help clients by providing the strategic expertise and personal attention needed to successfully navigate serious and sensitive matters like Title IX, VI and VII investigations, student and faculty misconduct, special education issues, and expulsion actions.”
Bar standing: Lindsay N. Brown #41212
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Google rating 4.6 from 11 reviews
Edward J. Gavin, Law Offices of Edward J. Gavin
Connecticut: Bridgeport School District, Capital Preparatory Harbor School District, Cooperative Educational Services, Easton School District, Fairfield School District, Great Oaks Charter School District, New Beginnings Inc Family Academy District, New Fairfield School District, Park City Prep Charter School District, Redding School District, Regional School District 09, Shelton School District, Stratford School District, The Bridge Academy District, Trumbull School District, Westport School District
Nonrenewal and termination, Investigations and discipline, Grievances and arbitration
From their website: “EDUCATION LAW –I specialize in representing Teachers, Students, and Administrators in all matters relating to Education Law. I have defended students, teachers and administrators in claims involving DCF and Criminal related investigations.”
Bar standing: Edward John Gavin #CT Juris 402728
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Google rating 5 from 5 reviews
Cauthorn Sanders & Schmidt
Georgia: Atlanta Public Schools, Cobb County, Department of Corrections, Department of Human Resources, Fulton County, Marietta City, State Schools, State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Cyber Academy, State Specialty Schools I- Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc, State Specialty Schools II- Atlanta Heights Charter School, State Specialty Schools II- Atlanta SMART Academy, State Specialty Schools II- Destination Career Academy of GA, State Specialty Schools II- Ethos Classical Charter School, State Specialty Schools II- Genesis Innovation Academy-Boy, State Specialty Schools II- Genesis Innovation Academy-Girl, State Specialty Schools II- Georgia Fugees Academy Charter, State Specialty Schools II- RISE Preparatory Charter School, State Specialty Schools II- Resurgence Hall Middle Academy, State Specialty Schools II- SLAM Academy of Atlanta
Nonrenewal and termination, Contracts, tenure and resignations, Investigations and discipline, Discrimination and retaliation, Pay, leave and retirement, Other
From their website: “Bettina S. Davies has brought to Cauthorn Sanders & Schmidt her many years of experience defending the rights of teachers and administrators for a wide range of issues, including ethical conduct; wrongful demotion, suspension, non-renewal or termination; criminal charges; and contract disputes.”
Bar standing: Bettina S. Davies #207138
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Google rating 4.3 from 31 reviews
Steven Glink, Law Offices of Steven E. Glink (Education Rights)
Illinois: Northbrook ESD 27, Northbrook SD 28, Northbrook/Glenview SD 30, West Northfield SD 31
Certification and license complaints, Nonrenewal and termination, Contracts, tenure and resignations, Discrimination and retaliation
From their website: “For over 25 years, Attorney Steven Glink has worked to protect the rights of students, parents, teachers and school staff by providing legal counsel in the areas of SCHOOL LAW , STUDENT RIGHTS , PARENTAL RIGHTS , TEACHER and SCHOOL STAFF RIGHTS , DCFS DEFENSE , JUVENILE DEFENSE and CRIMINAL DEFENSE.”
Bar standing: Steven Glink
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Google rating 4.3 from 26 reviews
Chandon S. Alexander, Spartacus Law Firm
Nevada: Carson City, Churchill, Clark County, Davidson Academy, Douglas, Elko, Esmeralda, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, Lincoln, Lyon, Mineral, Nye, Pershing, State Sponsored Charter Schools, Storey, Washoe County, White Pine County School District
Certification and license complaints, Investigations and discipline
From their website: “At Spartacus Law Firm, we understand the complexities of education law and are committed to providing robust defense strategies tailored to protect your rights and career. Contact our experienced Las Vegas educator license defense lawyer today to schedule a consultation.”
Bar standing: Chandon Spartacus Alexander #12033
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Google rating 5 from 209 reviews
Tully Rinckey PLLC
New York, statewide
Investigations and discipline, Other
From their website: “Drafting due process complaints when a dispute arises between our clients and a school district Representing our clients in resolution meetings Representing our clients in impartial hearings Representing our clients in appeals to the state review officer”
Bar standing: Greg T. Rinckey #2927614, Nicholas A. Marricco #5796164
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Google rating 4.8 from 127 reviews
Albeit Masters, LLC
Ohio: A+ Arts Academy, A+ Children's Academy, Arts & College Preparatory Academy, Bridge Gate Community School, Buckeye United School District, Capital City Career Prep High School, Capital Collegiate Preparatory Academy, Capital High School, Career Prep Virtual High School. Inc., Central High School, Central Point Preparatory Academy, Cesar Chavez College Preparatory School, Charles School at Ohio Dominican University, Columbus Arts & Technology Academy, Columbus Bilingual Academy-North, Columbus Bilingual West, Columbus City Schools District, Columbus Humanities Arts and Technology Academy, Columbus Noor Academy, Columbus Performance Academy, Columbus Preparatory Academy, Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy, Early College Academy, East Bridge Academy of Excellence, Eastland Preparatory Academy, Educational Academy for Boys & Girls, Flex High School, Focus Learning Academy of Central Columbus, Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus, Focus Learning Academy of Southeastern Columbus, Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus, Focus North High School, Franklin Learning Academy, Franklinton High School, Franklinton Prep High School, Graham Elementary and Middle School, Graham School The, Grandview Heights Schools, Great River Connections Academy, Great Western Academy, Hamilton Local, Hilliard City, Horizon Science Academy Columbus, Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School, Horizon Science Academy Elementary School, Imagine Columbus Primary Academy, International Acad Of Columbus, KIPP Columbus, Kids Care Elementary, LINC Academy Columbus, Legacy Academy of Excellence, Mason Run High School, Mater Academy Preparatory Inc., Metro Early College High School, Midnimo Cross Cultural Middle School, Noble Academy-Columbus, North Columbus Preparatory Academy, North Woods Career Prep High School, Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy, Oakstone Community School, Ohio Achievement Charter Schools Inc. dba Millennium Commun, Ohio Construction Academy, Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services, Patriot Preparatory Academy, Performance Academy Eastland, Renaissance Academy dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Aca, Road to Success Academy, South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village, South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield, South Scioto Academy, Sullivant Avenue Community School, Summit Academy Community School-Columbus, Summit Academy Transition High School-Columbus, The Academy for Urban Scholars, United Schools Columbus, Unity Academy, Westside Academy, Westwood Preparatory Academy, Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy, YB Columbus Community School, Zenith Academy, Zenith Academy East, Zenith Academy West
Certification and license complaints, Nonrenewal and termination, Contracts, tenure and resignations, Investigations and discipline
From their website: “employment attorneys specifically calibrated to assist educators facing misconduct allegations, investigations, contract non-renewals, termination proceedings, and reputation management.”
Bar standing: Leslie A. Albeit #86377, Morgan M. Masters #80858
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Google rating 5 from 72 reviews
Wicktora & Miller LLC
Ohio: AchievePoint Career Academy - Cincinnati, Alliance Academy of Cincinnati, Arcanum-Butler Local, Butler Technology & Career Development Schools, ChallengeU Ohio Community School, Cincinnati Achievement Academy, Cincinnati Classical Academy, Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy, Cincinnati Public Schools, Cincinnati Technology Academy, Clermont Northeastern Local, Dampe Community School, Deer Park Community City, Dublin Preparatory Academy dba Northside Preparatory Academy, Finneytown Local, Forest Hills Local, Great Oaks Career Campuses, Hamilton City, Hamilton Cnty Math & Science, Hamilton Local, Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati, IDEA Greater Cincinnati Inc, Indian Hill Exempted Village, Lockland Local, Madeira City, Mariemont City, Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy, Mt Healthy City, Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy, North College Hill City, Northwest Local, Oak Hills Local, Orion Academy, Princeton City, ReGeneration Bond Hill, ReGeneration Middle School, ReGeneration Schools Avondale Elementary, Riverside Community School Inc. dba Riverside Academy, STEAM Academy of Warren, Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati, Summit Academy Community School-Warren, Summit Academy Transition High School-Cincinnati, T.C.P. World Academy, Vandalia-Butler City, Warren City, Warren County Vocational School, Warren Local, West Clermont Local, Winton Woods City
Certification and license complaints, Contracts, tenure and resignations, Investigations and discipline
From their website: “Wicktora & Miller’s lead Education Attorney, Brien K. Miller, taught high school in Cincinnati for 22 years.”
Bar standing: Brien Keith Miller #93673, Samantha Renee Wicktora #82492
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Google rating 5 from 20 reviews
McKanna Bishop Joffe, LLP
Oregon, statewide
Certification and license complaints, Investigations and discipline, Nonrenewal and termination, Grievances and arbitration
From their website: “Our firm’s clients include unions representing educators, professors and academic professionals, school employees,”
Bar standing: John S. Bishop, II #890228, Elizabeth A. Joffe #940243, Noah Barish #105847, Daniel Hutzenbiler #176050, Charese Rohny #953964, Caitlin Kauffman #222213, Krista Cordova #155616, Andrew Toney-Noland #225718
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Google rating 5 from 4 reviews
Oldham Law Office, LLC
Oregon, statewide
Certification and license complaints, Nonrenewal and termination, Investigations and discipline, Grievances and arbitration, Disability and medical accommodations
From their website: “The Oldham Law Office, LLC delivers experienced legal advice and representation to workers, labor unions, and progressive organizations.”
Bar standing: Katelyn S. Oldham #024115, Alex Meggitt #174131, Andrew Kihn #256504
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Google rating 5 from 1 reviews
Killian & Gephart, LLP
Pennsylvania: Capital Area School for the Arts CS, Central Dauphin SD, Commonwealth Charter Academy CS, Dauphin County Technical School, Harrisburg City SD, Infinity CS, Pennsylvania STEAM Academy CS, Reach Cyber CS, Susquehanna Township SD, Sylvan Heights Science CS
Investigations and discipline, Other, Discrimination and retaliation
From their website: “You can depend on our legal team to help you with a wide range of cases, including: University disciplinary proceedings Academic misconduct Student Conduct Board matters Individual Education Plans (IEP) Special education”
Bar standing: Robert James Daniels, Jr. #83376, Scott Paul Stedjan #318851, Thomas W. Scott #15681, Zachary Abraham Toland #332543, Joshua Robert Traver #323332
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Google rating 4.6 from 19 reviews
William C. Reil, The Law Office of William C. Reil
Pennsylvania: ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber CS, Ad Prima CS, Alliance for Progress CS, Antonia Pantoja Community CS, Belmont CS, Boys' Latin of Philadelphia CS, Bucks County Montessori CS, Bucks County Technical High School, Central Bucks SD, Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS, Chester Community CS, Chester County Technical College High School, Chester-Upland SD, Christopher Columbus CS, Community Academy of Philadelphia CS, Deep Roots CS, Delaware County Technical High School, Delaware Valley SD, Discovery CS, Esperanza Academy CS, Esperanza Cyber CS, Eugenio Maria De Hostos CS, First Philadelphia Preparatory CS, Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS, Franklin Towne CHS, Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School, Frederick Douglass Mastery CS, Freire CS, Global Leadership Academy CS, Global Leadership Academy CS Southwest at Huey, Green Woods CS, Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS, Imhotep Institute CHS, Independence CS, Independence CS West, Inquiry CS, KIPP DuBois CS, KIPP North Philadelphia CS, KIPP Philadelphia CS, KIPP Philadelphia Octavius Catto CS, KIPP West Philadelphia CS, Keystone Academy CS, Laboratory CS, Lindley Academy CS at Birney, MaST Community CS II, MaST Community CS III, Mariana Bracetti Academy CS, Maritime Academy CS, Mastery CHS-Lenfest Campus, Mastery CS John Wister Elementary, Mastery CS-Cleveland Elementary, Mastery CS-Clymer Elementary, Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary, Mastery CS-Gratz Campus, Mastery CS-Hardy Williams, Mastery CS-Harrity Campus, Mastery CS-Mann Campus, Mastery CS-Pickett Campus, Mastery CS-Shoemaker Campus, Mastery CS-Smedley Campus, Mastery CS-Thomas Campus, Mastery Prep Elementary CS, Mathematics Science & Technology Community CS, Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones, Middle Bucks Institute of Technology, Montgomery Area SD, Multicultural Academy CS, New Foundations CS, Northwood Academy CS, Pan American Academy CS, People for People CS, Philadelphia Academy CS, Philadelphia City SD, Philadelphia Electrical & Technology CHS, Philadelphia Hebrew Public CS, Philadelphia Montessori CS, Philadelphia Performing Arts CS, Preparatory CS of Mathematics Science Tech and Careers, Richard Allen Preparatory CS, Russell Byers CS, Sankofa Freedom Academy CS, Southwest Leadership Academy CS, TECH Freire CS, Tacony Academy CS, The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds, Universal Alcorn CS, Universal Audenried CS, Universal Creighton CS, Universal Institute CS, Universal Vare CS, Upper Bucks County Technical School, West Chester Area SD, West Oak Lane CS, West Phila. Achievement CES, Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center, Wissahickon CS, Young Scholars CS, Youth Build Phila CS
Certification and license complaints, Contracts, tenure and resignations, Nonrenewal and termination
From their website: “Bill Reil is a trial lawyer whose practice has involved college, graduate, technical, and high school students, as well as doctors, lawyers, nurses and nursing students, teachers, professors, engineers and other professionals seeking a license defense, reinstatement, damages or injunctive relief.”
Bar standing: William C. Reil #26833
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Google rating 4.8 from 16 reviews
Jessica Farris Salonus, The Salonus Firm
Tennessee, statewide
Other, Discrimination and retaliation
From their website: “Ms. Salonus handles special education matters at every level, from IEP meetings to appeals before the Sixth Circuit.”
Bar standing: Jessica Farris Salonus #028158
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Google rating 4 from 12 reviews
Bertolino LLP
Texas, statewide
Certification and license complaints, Investigations and discipline
From their website: “Should you face allegations and potential disciplinary measures, you have the right to an evidentiary hearing before the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). It is crucial to hire an experienced license defense law firm to guide you through this process.”
Bar standing: Tony Ray Bertolino #24038766, Kerry Jean Bloodsaw #24119080
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Google rating 4.8 from 188 reviews
L and L Law Group, PLLC
Texas: Academy of Dallas, Dallas ISD, Denton ISD, Frisco ISD, Hunt ISD, Johnson City ISD, Kaufman ISD, Lake Dallas ISD, Leadership Prep School, Rockwall ISD
Certification and license complaints, Investigations and discipline
From their website: “Teacher License Defense SBEC discipline, TEA investigations, and criminal cases that trigger Educator Code review under Texas Education Code Chapter 21 and 19 TAC Chapter 249.”
Bar standing: Njeri Mwaniki London #24043266, Reggie London #24043514
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Google rating 4.7 from 314 reviews
Goz Odediran, Odediran Law Firm
Texas, statewide
Certification and license complaints, Nonrenewal and termination, Grievances and arbitration, Contracts, tenure and resignations
From their website: “Our law firm is 100% dedicated to representing students and educators in all aspects of education law, i.e., Kindergarten to 12th grade, College Students to Doctoral Students, and Texas Educators. We do not dabble in other areas.”
Bar standing: Chigozie FrancesGinigeme 'Goz' Odediran #24098196
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Google rating 5 from 65 reviews
Tritico Law
Texas, statewide
Nonrenewal and termination, Contracts, tenure and resignations, Certification and license complaints, Investigations and discipline, Grievances and arbitration, Other
From their website: “We represent teachers, administrators, and education professionals facing employment disputes, certification actions, and criminal allegations with career consequences.”
Bar standing: Christopher L. Tritico #20232050
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Google rating 4.2 from 45 reviews
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