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Hansen & Cleary, LLC

Attorneys & Advocates · Northbrook, IL
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Focus
IEP disputes due process school discipline 504 plans
Area
Northbrook, IL
Description
A Northbrook boutique firm representing children and families in special-education, school-residency, and school-discipline matters throughout Illinois.
Website
hansencleary.com

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Hansen & Cleary, LLC is a boutique law firm based in Northbrook, Illinois, representing children, families, individuals with disabilities, medical and mental health professionals, and non-profit agencies across Illinois. The firm specializes in special education law, mental health law, school discipline, and related areas throughout the greater Chicagoland area.

Attorneys & advocates
Jennifer Hansen — Partner
Lara Cleary — Partner
Summer Ardell — Associate
Nuwani Irizarry — Associate Attorney
Mauriel Henry — Paralegal
Populations served
Children Families Individuals with disabilities Medical professionals Mental health professionals Private schools Non-profit agencies
Services
Special education representation School discipline defense Mental health law counseling Guardianship (minors and adults with disabilities) Criminal litigation School residency disputes DCFS/child welfare matters Post-secondary education appeals Title IX matters HIPAA compliance guidance
Phone
(847) 715-2801
Highlights
Serves clients across Cook, Lake, DuPage, Will, Kendall, Kane, and Champaign counties throughout Illinois; strategic partnerships with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, speech-language pathologists, and educational consultants.
Approach
Solution-focused and success-oriented guidance with personalized, compassionate service.

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