Sarah Michelle Gross

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Sarah Michelle Gross

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 12 years

Education Lawyer at Pasadena, CA
Practice Areas: Education

16 N. Marengo Avenue, Suite 402, Pasadena, CA

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About Sarah

Biography

I help children get the education they deserve. I focus exclusively on Special Education Law and am committed to providing thorough, thoughtful, and compassionate legal representation ensuring that parents are involved, informed, and respected through every step of working with me.

I help children get the education they deserve. Every parent experiencing a legal issue regarding their child’s education deserves a fierce advocate in their corner who they can trust completely. I leave no stone unturned to achieve the best results possible in each case.

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Education 100%

Representing special education students with disabilities in due process hearings, mediations, and IEP meetings regarding a range of issues such as educational placements, assessments, related services, and disciplinary matters.

12 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Licenses

Licensed in California for 12 years

State: California

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Sarah M. Gross, Inc.

16 N. Marengo Avenue, Suite 402, Pasadena, CA, 91101

sarahgrosslaw.com/

Sarah Michelle Gross's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

30 Client Reviews

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Posted by JW | July 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Education

Outstanding Advocate for Our Child’s Future!

We cannot thank Sarah Gross enough for the incredible work she did for our family. From the very beginning, she listened to our concerns, understood our child’s unique needs, and fought tirelessly to ensure we got the support and services necessary for our child's to succeed in the next school year s...chool. Her expertise, compassion, and dedication were evident in every step of the process. She communicated clearly, always kept us informed, and always made us feel heard and supported. Thanks to her hard work, we were able to secure everything we needed for our child’s educational success — something we never thought would be possible. If you are a parent looking for someone who truly cares and will go above and beyond for your child, Sarah Gross is the person you want on your side!. We are forever grateful for her guidance and advocacy.

Posted by Priscilla | January 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Education

Special needs lawyer

I cannot emphasize enough how patient, thorough and kind Ms Sarah Gross was during our entire process. She educates you on information that is not given by school districts, offers resources, answers all your questions, quickly responds and just makes you feel understood. Do NOT hesitate to call her ...for a consultation and definitely to hire her! I have such a busy schedule with my special needs child and can barely keep up. I’m sure all parents in this situation can understand trying to juggle work, being a parent and non stop advocate for a child in a world that is not easily accommodated. Sarah will make your life easier and help you get the services you desperately need. I wish I could give her a higher rating !

Posted by anonymous | December 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Education

Sarah M Gross- A great attorney!!!

Navigating the intricacies of the rules and regulations around IEPs can feel impossible. We were exhausted and frustrated trying to get our child services she needed to be able to succeed in her school day. Sarah advocated for us as if this was her child needing services. She was thorough, thoughtf...ul, honest, and aggressive to get what we needed for our daughter. We are forever grateful for what she has done for our family. There are many things I learned from Sarah through our process, especially from the initial phone call. Even if you don't think you need an attorney for the process, you may be wrong. Get a consultation, you wont regret it!!!

Posted by Tamara | December 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Compassionate

Mrs. Gross did a case for my special needs son and you could tell she only wanted the best for him. She is very thorough, professional, and compassionate about her job. Every time we talked on the phone or emailed she went over everything; expectations, what to expect or not expect, what will happen ...step by step, etc. We can't thank her enough for all her outstanding work. If your looking for an understanding lawyer who is fast and knowledgeable for your needs I would definitely recommend Sarah, she's by far the best!

Posted by Hallie | February 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Education

True Blessing

I’ve had a horrible 3 years with school/district. I finally gave in and reached for a legal representation. Sarah was my saving grace that gave me confidence that I was doing the right thing. She took her time to understand my situation with my son’s school (going through a crazy amount of paperwork).... She explained to me the step by step process, along with what to expect. She is a true advocate for children with special needs. I couldn’t of asked for a more knowledgeable and compassionate attorney by my side through this whole crazy process. My experience with Sarah was very positive. I was always treated with respect and I felt a huge relief after the process. I appreciate everything she has done for my son. He will now have everything he needs and some. I would definitely recommend Sarah. If you need someone you can trust that will fight for you she’s your girl!

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2012

Fran Kandel Public Interest Grant, Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles

2012

Jenine Meltzer Memorial Scholarship, Loyola Law School, Los Angeles

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Special Education Attorney, Law Offices of Sarah M. Gross, Inc.

2014 - 2014

Public Interest Fellow, Disability Rights Legal Center

2014 - 2020

Special Education Attorney, Rivers Law, Inc.

Education

2013

Loyola Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2010

University of Redlands

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Special Education Law from A to Z

Bullying and Special Education Students

2018

Special Education Law From A to Z

Managing Behavioral Issues: Avoiding Critical Mistakes

2018

San Bernardino County Annual Children's Network Conference

Special Education Law and Behavior: Public School Obligations to Address Behavior Issues Through the IEP Process

2017

Special Education Law From A to Z

Managing Behavioral Issues: Avoiding Critical Mistakes

2017

San Bernardino County Annual Children's Network Conference

Demystifying the IEP Process: How to Successfully Identify and Refer Students for Special Education Services

Languages

English

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