Leona Zelda Goldshaw

Leona Zelda Goldshaw

also known as Law Office of Leona Z. Goldshaw LLC

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 19 years

Education Lawyer at Jenkintown, PA
Practice Areas: Education

1711 Sharpless Road, Jenkintown, PA

About Leona

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Education 100%

Experience, empathy, and thoughtfulness to advocate for the educational rights of children, students, and families from age three to graduate school including special education, general education, school discipline, gifted education, and discrimina

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 350-375 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 19 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2006

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No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 19 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Leona Z. Goldshaw LLC

1711 Sharpless Road, Jenkintown, PA, 19046

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Leona Zelda Goldshaw's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ivonne | January 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Education

Kind, knowledgeable, and supportive guidance

I consulted Ms. Goldshaw for help with a school district and special education issue. She was very kind, knowledgeable and explained everything clearly and calmly. She listened carefully and gave honest, practical advice. Even though English is not our first language, she was very respectful, pati...ent, and made sure we understood everything. She helped me feel more confident about what to do next, and we were very happy with her legal representation and the outcome. I would definitely recommend her.

Posted by anonymous | November 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Review

Leona Goldshaw is an exceptional lawyer who truly goes above and beyond for her clients. From the moment I contacted her, she was professional, compassionate, and incredibly knowledgeable about the law. She took the time to listen to my concerns, thoroughly explained every step of the process, and ...always made me feel supported and informed. Leona’s attention to detail and commitment to achieving the best outcome were evident throughout my case. Her ability to navigate complex legal matters with ease gave me confidence and peace of mind. She is not only an excellent attorney but also someone who genuinely cares about her clients’ well-being. I am incredibly grateful for Leona’s hard work and dedication. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of legal representation. She is truly one of the best!

Posted by Joshua | February 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Education

Methodical, persistent and fierce!

Leona has my family's gratitude forever. She helped us obtain appropriate placement for our 14 year old son with very significant learning and social-emotional struggles. Leona helped us understand our strange and non-intuitive system of legal redress. Our district excels at denial and stonewalling a...nd Leona was persistent, careful, methodical, and very fierce when it counted! She knew where our leverage was and won the necessary concessions. Not to mention getting the district to pay us back legal and some other expenses in this struggle for reasonable accomodations. We couldn't be more pleased!

Posted by Dave and Pam | September 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Education

Phenomenal Attorney

Leona Goldshaw did an excellent job representing us in trying to get accommodations for our child in school. Leona was knowledgeable, professional, detailed, kind and compassionate. She was available day and night to answer questions and offer guidance during what was a very difficult time for our ...family. She was a wonderful advocate for our child and even took time to speak with her and answer her questions and explain things to her. We are very thankful for all of her assistance and would highly recommend her!

Posted by Fiorella | March 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Education

Simple the best!

I have to say, if you truly need someone to put up a fight for your child’s educational rights, there is no doubt in my mind and heart that Leona Goldshaw will do it for you!! She is extremely knowledgeable, strong, and professional. These are words that describe my experience. The work that Leona... Goldshaw and The Law Offices of Caryl Oberman have done for our little one and our family has been impecable. Leona’s hard work and dedication to our case has won the services that my child needs in order to be successful. If you feel that things are not right for your child’s education needs, listen to your gut! Give her a call because your child and their rights matter.

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2004

Order of the Coif, Penn Law

2004

Cum Laude (top 10% of graduating class at Penn Law), Penn Law

2003

Associate Editor, University of Pennsylvania Law Review

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Founder/Partner, Law Office of Leona Z. Goldshaw LLC

2018 - 2024

Attorney, Law Offices of Caryl Oberman

2009 - 2016

Attorney, Bailey & Glasser LLP

2005 - 2009

Attorney, Kanji & Katzen

2004 - 2005

Law Clerk, Honorable R. Barclay Surrick

1997 - 2001

Communications Coordinator, New York Immigration Coalition

1994 - 1997

Assistant Director, Anti Defamation League

Associations

2018 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

2018 - Present

Montgomery County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

KS v. MCIU

We won at due process. The MCIU appealed and we won in federal court, thereby creating precedent that preschool children with disabilities who require typical preschool are entitled to tuition reimbursement.

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Education

2004

University of Pennsylvania Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2022

Exceptional Children's Conference

Basics of Special Education Law

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