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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Posted by KC | September 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Attorney Goz WON BOTH allegations that I was facing!

Long read but my real situation: I was accused of an honor code violation by a professor at a private university: cheating; use of outside resources on an online proctored exam due to excessive eye movement and gazing. I didn’t know what to do other than find someone who did. I searched all Friday mo...rning specifically for a lawyer who dealt with college students who were facing allegations of cheating. I called on Good Friday afternoon, spoke to a live person, and scheduled a consultation with Attorney Goz for the upcoming Monday. I was embarrassed and nervous having to make such a phone call and explain an event timeline of the allegation I was facing. But Goz put me at ease (Is that even such a possible feeling? – I know that is what you’re thinking if you are faced with a similar allegation). She was straightforward from the beginning to the end. She reassured me her thoughts aligned with mine as this allegation was ridiculous. She also told me about a recent case much like mine that her client won! After talking with Goz, I knew she was going to help defend and protect my interests and rights. An attorney was not allowed in an honor council hearing, according to university policy, which was even more frightening. Attorney Goz assured me that I would be ready to defend myself, even though I didn’t believe that at first, as I was just anxious. She explained her plan of approach for the case and prepared me for it. Goz prepared all documents and a script for my presentation to the honor council. She composed a list of questions and responses if I was asked by the honor council. I emailed Goz many questions late at night (10:30 p.m. and later). She would always respond within 30 minutes. As my allegations were from online exams, the videos were made available to watch. I sent the videos to Goz, and she watched the videos (one test so many times as she knew the videos more than me (one test being 3 ½ hours and the other test being 2 ½ hours). I honestly didn’t watch too much of the videos because I was not a fair judge of myself and couldn’t make myself watch. Goz would have all the times in the exam videos that she was concerned about written down and discussed with me. I then watched those exact time frames that Goz prepared for me, making it easy for me, very helpful, and not so nerve-racking. She made it a simple task of uploading all documents for my presentation to the honor council as everything was labeled and to my liking. Goz met and emailed me each week checking in on me and for updates from university. Before the scheduled hearing (4 months later) Goz would meet with me 3 to 4 times a week and at any time. Goz had me fully prepared and confident to present my defense. When I was first accused, I knew I had to seek an education attorney for higher education students as I had no clue what to do or how to defend myself other than to say I don’t know what I was looking at or I didn’t cheat. Attorney Goz proved to the honor council I did not cheat. I was found NOT GUILTY with Goz doing all the behind-the-scenes work in this case as she could not be present. I appealed the professor’s allegation of cheating. I was then accused of using an outside resource on a different exam that was 2 months previous by a different professor. This professor was accusing me of using an external device (phone) when in reality it was a light box. I now had TWO ALLEGATIONS against me. I obtained all necessary documents and pictures requested by Attorney Goz and she went to work. She let me know this was a tougher case therefore she made sure I had it all together. Goz knew how to respond to this 2nd allegation. Long story short, I was found NOT GUILTY of this allegation as well. Goz represented me on BOTH of my cases with the university I attended, a nursing school program. I was found NOT GUILTY in BOTH CASES from 2 different professors. I recommend ATTORNEY GOZ for any higher educational ma

Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Excellent Advice Provided

We had a very short time to prepare for a very important hearing. Goz worked over the weekend to familiarize herself with the case so that she could provide assistance on Monday morning. The advice she provided was very helpful in resolving the situation.

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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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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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