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The Child & Family Law Center of the North Shore

Attorneys & Advocates · Northbrook, IL
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Focus
IEP disputes 504 plans school discipline disability rights guardianship
Area
Northbrook, IL
Description
Founded by attorney Micki Moran, this Northbrook firm represents children and families in special-education, disability, and related juvenile and mental-health matters.
Website
lawforchild.com

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The Child & Family Law Center is a Chicago and Northern Illinois law firm specializing in legal services for children, teens, and families, with a focus on child- and family-centered solutions across family law, special education, juvenile/criminal law, and disability-related matters.

Attorneys & advocates
Mary "Micki" Moran — Founding Partner, J.D.
Populations served
Children and teens Families Youth with autism spectrum disorders Youth with mental illness Youth with genetic disorders Youth with developmental disorders Special needs families
Setting
Day
Services
Family law (divorce, custody) Juvenile and criminal law Special education and school law School discipline, suspension, and expulsion representation Special needs divorce Mental health and disability law DCF-related representation Bullying representation Autism-related legal services
Founded
30 years
Accreditations & approvals
Adjunct faculty, Loyola Law School
Phone
(847) 940-2800
Highlights
Founding Partner has 30 years of experience; notable case involvement includes T.H. v. Palatine (autism-related); offers in-person and video conferencing options.
Approach
Children and families often require a multi-disciplinary approach to intervention; legal advocacy is only one component of an effective intervention strategy.

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What to look for in a special-education attorney or advocate

  • Attorney (for due process / litigation) vs. advocate (for IEP meetings) — you may want either or both
  • Experience specifically in special-education / IDEA law
  • Whether they offer a free initial consult
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For a free statewide option, Equip for Equality is Illinois's federally designated disability protection & advocacy organization.