Before We Were In The Courtroom, We Were In The Classroom

Arizona law firm that practices education and special education law representing all children and special needs students and their families. Attorney Hope Kirsch has a background in public school education and attorney Lori Kirsch-Goodwin navigated the school system with her own special needs child. We understand your concerns as a parent, and we will protect the rights of your child.  We provide full-service legal guidance and effective representation to parents and students on a wide range of education issues.

If your child is being denied his or her rights under IDEA, if your child is being bullied, or if your child has been suspended or expelled, call the Scottsdale education law firm of Kirsch-Goodwin & Kirsch at 480-559-8329.

We Know How To Get Children the Education to Which They're Entitled

School districts have lawyers that represent their positions and interests. Students and their families ought to have attorneys on their side. As a former special education teacher and supervisor for special education programs in public schools for 18 years, Hope Kirsch knows what schools can, should and legally must do to meet the needs of each and every student.  As the mother of a special needs child, Lori Kirsch-Goodwin knows that all parents want to ensure that their children have the best possible future, and that sometimes they need someone in their corner. We can help.  You know your child.  We know the law.  We will work with you to stand up and make sure your child's school complies with Arizona state and federal special education mandates and that your child receives all the educational and related services to which he or she is entitled. We can help with:

• IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)
• IEP (Individualized Education Plan)
• Issues surrounding discipline, bullying and truancy
• Due process hearings
• FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

If You and Your Child Need An Advocate, Contact Us

When your child's future is at stake, contact us at 480-559-8329 or toll-free at 888-352-4916, or contact us by e-mail. Hope Kirsch and Lori Kirsch-Goodwin are both 'AV' rated attorenys by Martindale-Hubbell.  An AV ® Rating signifies that the lawyer has reached the heights of professional excellence.

Kirsch-Goodwin & Kirsch, P.L.L.C.
8787 East Pinnacle Peak Road, Suite 210
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Phone: 480-559-8329

Toll Free: 888-352-4916
Fax: 480-585-0622
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