Chigozie Frances Odediran

Chigozie Frances Odediran

also known as Goz

4.9
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 15 years

Education Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Education

13809 Research Blvd, Suite 500, Austin, TX

About Chigozie

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Education 100%

Education Rights Law for K12-College Students, Parents, Teachers and College Faculty. Special Education Law for students K-12

15 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 10 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2015

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 15 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2010

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

ODEDIRAN Law Firm

13809 Research Blvd, Suite 500, Austin, TX, 78750

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Chigozie Frances Odediran's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

58 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kathy | December 2, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend

Working with Attorney Goz Odediran was an absolute blessing for our family. She guided us through my son’s school complaint and appeal with a level of dedication and expertise that’s hard to find. Her knowledge of school law is rock-solid, and she approached our case with the same care and urgency as... if it were her own child. She advocated fiercely for us, kept us informed every step of the way, and was consistently professional, timely, and incredibly responsive. What stood out most was her empathy—she truly listened, understood our concerns, and made us feel supported throughout the entire process. If you are looking for someone who will genuinely fight for you, communicate clearly, and bring deep expertise to the table, I wholeheartedly recommend Odediran Law Firm. She made a very difficult situation easier to navigate, and we are so grateful for her.

Posted by anonymous | June 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Higher Education Legal Assistance

I had a very positive experience working with Odediran's Law Firm on an academic case. Ms. Odediran was incredibly supportive, professional, and responsive, even when I contacted her at the last minute. Despite the limited time, she helped me prepare thoroughly by reviewing all of the documents I had... submitted to the committee and conducting multiple mock hearings with me. Her guidance and attention to detail gave me the confidence and clarity I needed to present my case effectively. I truly appreciated her dedication and legal expertise throughout the process. I highly recommend Odediran's Law Firm and will certainly return to them for any future legal needs.

Posted by Elijah | April 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Knowledgeable & Compassionate Advocate

We hired Goz Odediran to represent our family when our middle school-aged son was facing an alternative school placement. From the very beginning, Goz was compassionate, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable. She attended the placement hearing and MDR with us, coming fully prepared and equipped wi...th a deep understanding of the relevant education and disability laws. Thanks to her expert guidance and strong advocacy, we were able to navigate the process with clarity and confidence—and ultimately, we succeeded in having the placement overturned and our son returned to his home campus. We cannot thank Goz enough for her support, professionalism, and friendship throughout this difficult time. She will absolutely be our first call if we ever find ourselves in a dispute with an educational institution again. Her advocacy made all the difference for our son and our family.

Posted by Anonymous | January 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney

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Medical School Dismissal Appeal

Attorney Odediran is amazing! I sadly was dismissed from medical school, but with Attorney Odediran's guidance, we were able to appeal the decision and overturn the dismissal. She helped me every step of the way of my appeal process. She was extremely quick to respond to my questions and send feedba...ck on my appeal letter. She reviewed every document I submitted as part of my appeal and provided insights on what to expect at every step of the process based on her significant amount of experience. Having a lawyer that is supportive of you, passionate about getting the result you wish, and well-experienced in Education Law is what I think is most important. Therefore, it is without hesitation that I would recommend Attorney Odediran to anyone in need of lawyer with expertise in Education Law!

Posted by anonymous | September 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding Education Attorney

Goz Odediran is the lawyer you want on your team if you are a student facing a university disciplinary proceeding. Goz is a skilled negotiator with deep knowledge of the internal disciplinary processes of different universities. They are not like court proceedings. Most lawyers are not familiar with ...university disciplinary proceedings. Many lawyers are ineffective in assisting students and may even make the situation worse. Goz helped our family successfully appeal the dismissal (expulsion) of our son from medical school in the final year of his MD/PhD program. I only wish we had called Goz as soon as the school requested a “meeting” with him. We learned the hard way that universities are expelling students for minor offenses. Do not wait… call Goz right away if you are a student accused of any type of infraction. Do not respond to any school communications yourself – let Goz do the talking. She is excellent.

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"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

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Education lawyer | Nov 28

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"I confidently endorse this lawyer’s work"

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Education lawyer | Apr 07

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"Chigozie is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."

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"I am happy to endorse Chigozie Frances Odediran. The contributions of attorney Odediran on Avvo are consistently accurate, analytic, and customized to the needs of the askers. She is highly knowledgeable and gives generously of her time to help those in need of guidance. These are precisely the qualities that every client would look for when hiring a lawyer."

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Leif Hamman

Education lawyer | Sep 17

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"Ms. Odeiran is a talented advocate and she is a skilled and highly knowledgeable lawyer, I am pleased to endorse her."

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"I endorse this lawyer. Chigozie provides a valuable service on Avvo. She gives excellent answers to user questions on this site. I am happy to endorse her."

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"Chigozie Odediran is an impressive attorney and a highly effective advocate for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2009

Certificate In World Trade Organization Studies, World Trade Organization/Georgetown University Law Center

2009

Supervised Legal Research Investing Across Borders Project, The Investment Climate Advisory Services of The World Bank Group

Work Experience

2014 - 2020

Attorney, Gorman Law PLLC

2011 - 2015

Attorney, Moore Odediran PLLC

2009 - 2010

Of Counsel, Coleman Stevenson&Montel

2009 - 2009

Research Intern, Federal Judicial Center D.C

Associations

State Bar of Texas, School Law Section

Sample of Legal Cases

Nursing Student v. Nursing School

Academic Dismissal reversed. Student reinstated into program.

Advanced Health Profession Student- License saved from Revocation

Victory. License saved from Revocation. License remains valid

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Education

2009

Georgetown University Law Center

LL.M - Master of Laws International Business and Economic Law

2004

Nigerian Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

University of Lagos

LL.B - Bachelor of Laws

Speaking Engagements

Publications

2021

EBook and Kindle E-Book ( Soon to be published) College Suspensions: An Attorney's Guide on how not to get kicked out of College

2021

Ebook and Kindle EBook (Soon to be published) Win Your IEP- An Attorney's Guide on how to effectively advocate for your child with an Individualized Education Plan

Languages

English

Igbo

Yoruba

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