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also known as Cheri Belkowitz
The lawyers at Belkowitz Law, PLLC focus their practice on Special Education Law, Business Litigation, Employment Law, and Creditors' Rights.
Our office is conveniently located in the heart of Fairfax County, across from Old Town Hall.
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Acquired: 1995
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State: Virginia
Acquired: 1994
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10427 North Street, Suite 200, Fairfax, VA, 22030
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Posted by Kat Donovan | January 19, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
Cheri is compassionate and very responsive. She consulted with me on a case and provided the most comprehensive advice I could have imagined. Cheri exceeded my expectations, if ever I need guidance, she will be my go to attorney.
Posted by Leona | April 5, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Cheryl Belkowitz is such a great blessing to our family!!! She is extremely professional and PREPARED!!!! Does her research AND provides feasible options, -AND is self motivated AND determined!!! Cheryl Belkowitz cares, and fights for my child like family!! Definitely worth it!!!! Thank you Cheryl Be...
Posted by Susan | January 6, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
Cheri is a knowledgeable attorney who knows education law and tirelessly advocates for children and their families. She works hard with school districts to help families get the services that they are entitled to in school. She is tireless in her efforts to help all people with the intricacies of e...
Posted by anonymous | January 5, 2017 | Hired Attorney
We hired Cheryl to help us navigate through the complicated IEP process for our twice exceptional daughter at a Fairfax County School. Before bringing Cheryl into the picture, the school did not seem to want to consider an IEP for our daughter. Not only did having Cheryl help get their attention, ...
"Cheri is an extremely knowledgeable, skilled, and effective special education lawyer. Cheri is passionate about representing families with special education matters and does so with compassion and understanding of the challenges they face. Cheri efficiently, and insightfully, identifies each student’s unique educational needs and strives to ensure that each student receives a free appropriate public education."
"Cheri is a very skilled and passionate attorney who will fight for her clients. She is an incredible advocate who goes above and beyond to help her clients. I highly recommend Cheri for any special education or education related issue. I have referred other attorneys and clients to her and will continue to do so."
Education lawyer
2022
Top Attorneys 2022 - Schools & Education, Arlington Magazine
2021
Top Attorneys 2021 - Schools & Education, Arlington Magazine
2020
Community Champion Award, Fairfax Special Education PTA (SEPTA)
2017
2017 Eleanor Sue Finkelstein Award for Special Needs, Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia
2017
National Security Forum Invitee, United States Air Force
1994
Dean's Outstanding Contribution Award, Syracuse University College of Law
1994
Justinian Honorary Law Society, Syracuse University College of Law
2014 - Present
Attorney, Belkowitz Law, PLLC
2013 - 2014
Attorney, Rathbun & Goldberg, P.C.
1994 - 1997
Attorney, Bruder, Gentile & Marcoux
2021 - Present
Fairfax County Police Civilian Review PanelMember
2016 - Present
Fairfax Advisory Committee for Students with DisabilitiesChair
2016 - Present
Disability Rights Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
The ARC of Northern VirginiaBoard of Directors
2014 - Present
Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc. (COPAA)Member
1994 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
Member
2015 - 2016
Advisory Committee for Students with DisabilitiesVice Chair
2014 - 2015
Advisory Committee for Students with DisablitiesMember
2013 - 2015
Capital Camps & Retreat CenterBoard of Directors
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2024
2023
Navigating Special Education for Military Families: A Crash Course
2023
2023
2023
2022
2022
2021
COVID-19 & Special Education Panel
2021
Navigating Special Education Maze
2020
Evaluation and Eligibility for Special Education Services
2020
Unravelling Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) Complexities
2019
What to Put in the IEP
2019
Navigating Special Education in Public Schools
2019
Legally Appropriate Responses to Difficult Disruptive Behaviors
2019
Bullying and Students with Behavioral Issues
2019
The IEP Development Process in Virginia: Handling Difficult Issues
2019
Key Considerations for Implementing IEPs
2019
Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District RE-1: A Free Appropriately Ambitious Public Education
2018
Managing Client Relationships
2018
Details that Make a Difference in Your Child's Special Education
2018
Details that Make a Difference in Your Child's Special Education
2018
2018
Working Collaboratively with Your School
2017
Service Animal Laws
2017
2017
Due Process: Practical Examples and Tips
2017
Recent Developments Affecting the Rights of Students with Disabilities
2016
Navigating Special Education in Public Schools
2016
Navigating Special Education in Public Schools
2016
Education Law
2016
Navigating the Special Education Process
2016
ABCs of IEPs
2016
Special Education Law for Military Children
2016
Transitioning from High School to College
2016
Navigating the IEP Process
2015
Education Law: Advocating for your Child in School
2015
Getting Public School Supports
2015
The Special Education Process: Protecting Your Child's Rights at School
2014
Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Workshop and Beyond
2016
2015
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