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As a dedicated special education attorney based in California, I focus exclusively on advocating for students between the ages of 3 and 22 with special needs in K-12 public schools throughout the state (excluding colleges and universities). My practice centers on a range of matters, including special education eligibility, individualized education programs (IEPs), educational placements (such as inclusion, special day classes, non-public schools, and residential treatment centers), educationally related services like speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, behavioral therapy, and behavior support/intervention, as well as independent educational evaluations (IEEs), manifestation determination reviews (MDR), and school discipline cases involving students with disabilities.
My primary mission is to represent parents and guardians, guiding them through the intricacies of the special education process to ensure their children receive a meaningful education through appropriate IEPs. Beyond my legal work, I actively raise awareness about special education by conducting training sessions and hosting conference workshops, which provide professionals, non-profit organizations, and families within the community with practical insights into special education rights.
In addition, I'm proud to offer my services in both English and Vietnamese, bridging language barriers and making it easier for Vietnamese-speaking families to access legal help. I am currently the only Vietnamese-speaking special education attorney practicing in California. In the coming years, my professional goals include advocating for students in under-represented rural communities and organizing the first Vietnamese conference for families with kids with disabilities in Orange County.
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10 years | 430 cases
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State: California
Acquired: 2015
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129 Client Reviews
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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...
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 Louie | October 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Education
Above and beyond
I have a 6 year old son with autism, his mother and I have done allot of research on how we can help our son. There is so much information and techniques that it is overwhelming. I had never realized the resources the district has in helping my son until I met Tony. Tony thoroughly looked over my so...
Posted by Terronsay | July 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Education
best case ever.....
Tony very well please my child and I. He was very supported and care about the way my child felt. He follow through and kept his word.Thanks he the best and my family will always remember him. Thanks for making a better education for my child!
Posted by Grace | June 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Education
Meticulous and Caring
Tony's very hard working and was diligent in fighting and winning a great settlement for my child from the School District. He's upfront and honest with his opinions and always finds the time to get back to me when I call. He is a very considerate individual who understands and cares about people. ...
"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."
"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."
"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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2020
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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
2015 - Present
Principal Attorney, Tony Tai Nguyen, Special Education Attorney, PC
2016 - 2020
Team of Advocates for Special KidsBoard of Directors
2015 - 2017
Orange County Bar AssociationExecutive Committee Member
2015 - 2016
Public Law CenterSoutheast Asian Legal Outreach Program Volunteer
2014
Juris Doctor
2022
An Attorney's Perspective on IEP meetings and Assessments
2022
A Special Education Chat withFuture Titans of the SLP World!
2021
Educational Rights and Access During the Pandemic
2020
Special Education in Vietnamese Families
2020
"JDs in Education" Panel
2020
Education and Disability Law Event
2020
Advocating for Educational Progress During COVID-19
2020
Ensuring Progress For Our Students: A Conversation on Special Education Law & Advocacy for APAs
2020
A Special Education Conversation with Future Speechie Titans
2019
Special Education Made Simple
2019
Special Education Rights
2019
2018
Bullying in Schools
2018
Mental Health & Education – Advocating for Help in Public Schools!
2017
Education Advocacy
2017
Special Education Transportation - Are We Moving in the Right Direction?
2016
Special Education Law: Overcoming Barriers
2016
Basics of Special Education Law
2016
Simplifying Special Education Law: Let's get the Education our Children Need!
2016
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