Nicole A. Joseph

Nicole A. Joseph

also known as Joseph & Rabb, LLC, Education Lawyer Maryland

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 21 years

Education Lawyer at Stevenson, MD
Practice Areas: Education, Juvenile

Education Law Maryland, 10421 Stevenson Road #442, Stevenson, MD

About Nicole

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Education 90%

Special Education, School Issues, Education Issues, Disability

21 years

90%
Juvenile Law 10%

Juvenile Justice, Delinquency, School Discipline.

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 21 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2004

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Location

Joseph & Rabb, LLC

Education Law Maryland, 10421 Stevenson Road #442, Stevenson, MD, 21153

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Nicole A. Joseph's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Shannon | March 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Wonderful attorney

We have worked with Nicole for 4 yrs in helping our son to get appropriate services and placement for his Dyslexia. She is an incredible attorney and advocate and I highly recommend working with Nicole and her team.

Posted by anonymous | October 4, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

OUTSTANDING EDUCATION ATTORNEY

Nicole was instrumental in securing placement for my severely dyslexic son. She is an amazing attorney who fought tirelessly to get my son's academic needs met. She is a compassionate attorney who is an expert in Special Ed law. Her availability when it came to communicating with my husband and I wa...s top notch. She returned all emails and phone calls promptly. And she constantly kept us in the loop. My only regret was that I didn't find her sooner! She is one of the best Education lawyers in the area and I have recommended her time and time again. And I will continue to recommend her. You will not go wrong in hiring Nicole or any of her associates. They are highly competent at what they do.

Posted by Lauren | July 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thorough, Caring, Expertise

Nicole is clearly an expert in her field. She is extremely knowledgeable and works so efficiently. She is caring, straight forward, and honest. Nicole enabled the testing, diagnosis, and IEP processes for both my son and my daughter to run very smoothly. I would not have been able to do it, and do it... so incredibly well with appropriate goals for my children, without her.

Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing Educational Attorney

I cannot say enough good things about Nicole and the work she did for my family. She helped my son through one of the most difficult times in his life and in our family's life. She is knowledgeable, insightful, calm and responsive. She was present whenever we needed her. She advised us, argued wi...th the other side when necessary, and gave us our options in a clear, understandable manner. She advocated for our son at IEP meetings and throughout the administrative process. She also helped us find resources beyond the school system, to ensure he was getting everything he needed. It was clear she cared about him as a person and felt for him and his struggles. I can't recommend her enough. If you are looking for someone to advocate for your child's educational rights and ensure your child is getting the educational services and support that he/she is entitled to under the law, I can't think of anyone better. If/when we need her help again (as I am sure we will given the long educational career ahead of us) she will definitely be our first call.

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Nicole A. Joseph's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alyssa Fieo

Education lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"During my time as the Director of Legal Advocacy at Disability Rights Maryland, I supervised Nicole Joseph for over 10 years, working with her to tackle difficult special education policy issues and individual cases. Nicole has excellent lawyering skills and approaches her cases strategically. Most importantly, Nicole listens to her clients, advocates zealously on their behalf, and is compassionate in her representation."

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Megan Berger

Education lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nicole is an excellent attorney and colleague who generously gives of her time and shares advice and insights. She is extremely knowledgeable about education law and is a skilled advocate and champion of students and families. Families in need of a special education attorney are in the best of hands with Nicole."

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Amy Walters

Education lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"Nicole Joseph and I worked together from 2010-2014, during which time I saw her listen and respond to her clients' needs. She balances zealous advocacy with the human touch required by education law practice."

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Patrick Hoover

Education lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"For an outstanding attorney advocate in school disputes Nicole Joseph provides clients and her attorney colleagues highly effective representation and counsel. Excellent!"

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2012

Super Lawyers, Rising Stars

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Nicole Joseph

2004 - 2017

Attorney, Education and Children's Health Care, Disability Rights Maryland

Associations

2008 - Present

Counsel of Parent Advocates and Attorneys

Maryland State Bar Association

Education

2004

University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law

Doctor of Law (J.D.)

1999

Oberlin College

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2025

Verbal Beginnings Parent Education

Kindergarten Transition

2024

Parent Education Series

Special Education Law and Advocacy For Parents

2023

Parent Training Support and Education

Special Education Law and Advocacy; What Parents Need to Know

2023

Parent Training

Special Education Law and Advocacy; What Parents Need to Know

2022

Webinar

Recent Findings on the Language Basis of Dyslexia: Assessment and Intervention Implications

2020

Jewish Federation of Howard County- Webinar Special Education Services During Covid-19 School Closures Special Education Services During Covid-19 School Closures

2019

Parent Training - ARC of Northern Chesapeake

Special Education Training for Parents

2017

Next Steps -Decoding Dyslexia Maryland

Special Education Law for Parents

2017

National Business Institute Special Education Law Seminar Special Education Law

2016

Publications

2018

2016

Languages

English

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