Tony Tai Nguyen

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Tony Tai Nguyen

also known as Tony Nguyen, Tai Nguyen

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 10 years

Education Lawyer at Garden Grove, CA
Practice Areas: Education

12962 Main Street, Garden Grove, CA

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About Tony

Biography

Top-Rated Special Education Attorney Committed to Advocating for K-12 Public School Students in California. Call (949) 445-3437 NOW for a Free Consultation!

Top-Rated Special Education Attorney Committed to Advocating for K-12 Public School Students in California. Call (949) 445-3437 NOW for a Free Consultation!

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Education 100%

My practice focuses exclusively on matters related to Special Education Students in K-12 public schools, covering ages 3 to 22. I do NOT provide assistance for students in colleges and universities.

10 years | 430 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 10 years

State: California

Acquired: 2015

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Tony Tai Nguyen, Special Education Attorney, PC

12962 Main Street, Garden Grove, CA, 92840

www.k12edlaw.com

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Tony Tai Nguyen's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

129 Client Reviews

Showing 101 - 105 of 129 reviews

Posted by Sandra | June 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Education

A Pleasure to do business wiith!!

Tony was referred to me by my advocate who was helping me with a very difficult IEP Team. My son was not being treated fairly and things had escalated to the point that she said she was long able to help me and that I needed to contact a Special Education Attorney and highly recommended Tony. He and... I initially spoke by phone, but it was evident to me right away that he was very educated in Special Education Law, organized and compassionate about my son and wanted to help him. My next IEP meeting was a week away and at our first mtg I handed him 3 - 3 inch binders full of my son's records, assessments, IEP's etc. He knew all that was contained in these binders when we had our mtg 3 days later. When he walked into the IEP mtg and introduced himself as my son's attorney - things shifted that day! Long story short, Tony is confident, smart, professional, and fights for your child! My son is at a new school, where he belongs and now being treated with respect and kindness and is happier than we have seen him in a long time.

Tony Nguyen

Replied last June 30, 2018

Thank you for your trust and confidence, Sandra. I'm thrilled to hear your son is doing well at his new school and I can't wait to see the progress we will make there!

Posted by Jerry | June 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Highly Recommended!

Tony provided excellent representation and advice during the whole process. We are extremely grateful for the opportunity to have worked with Tony. He was very professional, patient and caring. We would definitely hire Tony again.

Tony Nguyen

Replied last June 25, 2018

Thanks, Jerry! I'm excited to see what the future holds for your kiddo and family!

Posted by anonymous | June 25, 2018 | Education

Genuine Consultation

I was looking for an attorney that was knowledgeable with the public education system and school districts. Tony was referred through another attorney I was consulting with. He returned my phone call the same day and was so knowledgeable. It was really nice talking to someone that knew exactly what I... was talking about in regards to IEPs and school districts. He let me know what was acceptable in terms of time frames when things needed to be done and what was not. Although I didn't end up working with Tony because he only represented students (I'm a teacher) he took his time to point me in the right direction which I needed guidance with. He was so genuine in his advice and truly listened to my case/concerns. I would highly recommend Tony, he is the advocate you need for your child.

Tony Nguyen

Replied last June 25, 2018

Thank you for your kind words and sharing your concerns with me. It was a delight to speak with you even though it was under troubling circumstances. I also want to thank you for your chosen profession in helping kids have a bright future. Best wishes to you and your career as a teacher!

Posted by Robert | May 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Education

Great job

Tony went above and beyond to help our son get the educational services he needed. Very personable, knowledge, and ethical. We appreciate all that he has done and would recommend him to anyone n need of a special education attorney.

Posted by Kim | November 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Education

Great and caring

Tony helped me and my family in our case for getting my son into a better school. He’s a real client advocate and is always available to help. He was responsive and attentive to the case, and he helped us get through the paperwork. Without Tony, I wouldn’t be able to navigate the case with the school... by myself.

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Tony Tai Nguyen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jana Santiago Burrell

Education lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Tony is a fantastic attorney. He is hard working and diligent with all of his cases. He always keeps the best interest of his clients in mind and is nothing short of fantastic. He goes above and beyond for his colleagues, clients and any case he works on."

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R. Thomas Curl

Education lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tony is a great person and a wonderful Attorney. I went to school with Tony and was always impressed with his drive, knowledge, and work ethic. A potential client will not be disappointed with Tony."

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Edward Southcott

Education lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tony Nguyen has dedicated his professional life to protecting the rights of students. He is very knowledgeable in the intricacies of special education law and works very hard for his clients. I strongly endorse Tony Nguyen for education law cases."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2024

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2021

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2020

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Wiley W. Manuel Certificate for Pro Bono Legal Services, The State Bar of California

2015

Distinguished Service Award, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program

2014

Jefferson Medal Award, Thomas Jefferson School of Law

2014

Pro Bono Honors, Thomas Jefferson School of Law

2010

Employee of the Year Recognition, California State Assembly

2010

US Congressional Recognition for Outstanding Public Employee, US Congress

2009

Employee of the Year, Garden Grove Police Department

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Principal Attorney, Tony Tai Nguyen, Special Education Attorney, PC

Associations

2016 - 2020

Team of Advocates for Special Kids

Board of Directors

2015 - 2017

Orange County Bar Association

Executive Committee Member

2015 - 2016

Public Law Center

Southeast Asian Legal Outreach Program Volunteer

Education

2014

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2022

Chapman University - Donna Ford Attallah College of Educational Studies

An Attorney's Perspective on IEP meetings and Assessments

2022

California State University, Fullerton - Department of Human Communication Studies

A Special Education Chat with Future Titans of the SLP World!

2021

Our Community Health and Education Show - Little Saigon TV

Educational Rights and Access During the Pandemic

2020

Vietnamese Radio Interview

Special Education in Vietnamese Families

2020

UC Irvine School of Law - Speaking Panel

"JDs in Education" Panel

2020

Pepperdine Caruso School of Law - Advocates for Public Interest Law

Education and Disability Law Event

2020

Orange County Asian American Bar Association - CLE Training

Advocating for Educational Progress During COVID-19

2020

NAPABA Convention

Ensuring Progress For Our Students: A Conversation on Special Education Law & Advocacy for APAs

2020

California State University, Fullerton - Department of Human Communication Studies

A Special Education Conversation with Future Speechie Titans

2019

San Andreas Regional Center - Parent Training

Special Education Made Simple

2019

Boat People SOS - Staff Training

Special Education Rights

2019

2018

Saigon TV Interview

Bullying in Schools

2018

Asian & Pacific Islander Mental Health Empowerment Conference (APIMHEC)

Mental Health & Education – Advocating for Help in Public Schools!

2017

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Orange County Training

Education Advocacy

2017

2017 California Association of School Transportation Officials Conference

Special Education Transportation - Are We Moving in the Right Direction?

2016

Santa Ana College - "The Child, Family and the Community" Course

Special Education Law: Overcoming Barriers

2016

Orange County Asian Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) / Project FOCUS

Basics of Special Education Law

2016

Newsong Church - Haven of Hope

Simplifying Special Education Law: Let's get the Education our Children Need!

2016

APIDC Statewide Disabilities Conference Comprehensive Care for Autism

Publications

Languages

English

Vietnamese

Spanish

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