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

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
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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

Online Presence

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Tony Tai Nguyen's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

128 Client Reviews

Showing 36 - 40 of 45 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Jackie | December 23, 2018 | Education

Service Coordinator

Tony was so informative in helping me better understand the IEP process. He provided so much valuable information in a way that was captivating and so easy to understand from beginning to end. I could easily see the passion he has in helping families with the IEP process. He is definitely an attorn...ey that I feel very confident in referring to the families I work with at the regional center.

Tony Nguyen

Replied last December 23, 2018

It was my pleasure up collaborate with your agency and provide some insight on such an important topic. A million thanks!

Posted by Kelly | October 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Education

Integrity, honesty and results!!

Tony helped our family with our son's case. He took the time needed to get to know us and understand what our son's needs were and what his rights were. He was honest about what was possible and what wasn't and followed through on everything that he said. In the end we got the exact result that we we...re expecting and were very happy!! I highly recommend Tony to any family that needs someone to help their child get the results and services they need...he truly cares and has so much integrity!! Everything you need to represent and advocate for your special needs child!!

Posted by Tatiana | July 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Education

Most personal and professional attorney!

Tony has been outstanding! From our first consultation, Tony took the time to seat with us, was very honest about our options and possible outcomes. But most important he took the time to know my son. He made it clear from our first consultation that he wants to meet my son. When he did meet him, th...ey just talked, he asked him what was working and what wasn’t at school. He made him feel like his opinion it’s important, he took the time to listen to him, and that it’s something that no other attorneys do. Tony it’s very easy to talk to, very personal, very understanding and patient even in stressful situations. In meetings he is very professional, knowledgeable, knows every important piece in your chiald file, and able to keep the atmosphere very comfortable for both parents and school/district representatives. We are so great full, Tony helped my son have a fair chance, and get the education he deserves. Thank you Tony

Tony Nguyen

Replied last July 25, 2018

Thank you for allowing me to be part of your son's educational journey! I wish your family the very best!

Posted by Nancy | July 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Education

Highly Recommended!

Tony is seriously awesome! We hired Tony to advocate for my nephew when he was declined special education services despite his evident speech impairment. Tony was extremely professional, genuine, and personable. He took the time to meet with our family, addressed all of our concerns, and attentively... guided us through the mediation process. At the end of the day, we were very happy with the settlement. Thank you Tony for all your hard work! You are great at what you do because you are so passionate about kids with special needs. Keep up the good work.

Tony Nguyen

Replied last July 02, 2018

Thank you for the motivating words of encouragement, Nancy!

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!

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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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