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Katonah Lawyers Representing Children in Need of Special Education

At the Westchester County Law Office of Peter D. Hoffman, we help families and children with special needs obtain access to a free and appropriate education. Whether you are preparing for an impartial hearing, appeal, or disciplinary hearing, we will start preparing from the very beginning. We will be ready to work with you to assert your child's rights through all administrative and legal steps in the process. We handle the following types of matters:

• Special Education Private Placement: If a school district is unable to provide your child a free and appropriate education, your child may be entitled to placement in a private school paid for by the public school district. We can help you with this complicated process.
• Impartial Hearings & Appeals: If you are unable to work out a plan with your school district, you will have to take your case to an impartial hearing officer for an impartial hearing and possibly appeals beyond the hearing. We can help you with these proceedings.
• Disciplinary Hearings: We represent students with and without special needs in superintendent's hearings. We have the experience and resources to handle the additional aspects involved in disciplinary hearings for students with special needs.

• Child Protective Services: If you are involved in an investigation by Child Protective Services as a result of your child's special needs and his or her educational placement, we can help you.

Contact Us

Focused largely on special needs law and related cases, we can help your family with every aspect of your case. From negotiating tuition reimbursement to protecting your rights against child protective services, we can help. With offices in Katonah, we represent families throughout Southeast New York. Contact us  via e-mail or call 914-232-2242 or 888-314-0722 today to learn about your and your child's rights. We do not charge for your initial consultation.