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

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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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  • 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 1 - 5 of 18 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Tuyen dang | September 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This is a lawyer that gives you peace of mind when working with him.

He works very responsibly and is very approachable to share your question, give you peace of mind about the case

Posted by Daniel C. | March 05, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Education

Great Education Attorney!

My wife and I felt frustrated after our son’s first IEP meeting. My wife did some research and asked me to contact Tony Tai Nguyen for help. He is very knowledgeable and explained the process in dealing with the LAUSD. Communication with Tony was great, he is very friendly, patient, non-judgmental... and at the end he was able to get our son more services than what we were expecting. His guidance made a difference and we are very grateful.

Posted by Vicky | June 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Education

Very highly recommend

I hired Tony because I had been worn down by years and years of fighting school districts on behalf of our severely disabled daughter. He was recommended to me by our regional center worker and even after the initial conversation over the phone with Tony, I felt empowered, confident that he was profe...ssional and experienced, and that we had a case. Tony examined all of my daughter's school records, asked us questions at length so as to really understand what was going on. What he discovered was SO much more than I had initially thought. Tony knew exactly where things had been done wrong by numerous school districts and over many years. It was not pleasant hearing it, to be honest, but it was necessary and Tony went through everything so I understood what his plan was moving forward. I had absolute confidence in how Tony handled our case. He was efficient, professional, but also kind and patient. This is an attorney who has a genuine love for what he does and it shows in how he works. I have no hesitation in recommending Tony to anyone who is fighting the special education system or to anyone who needs some legal muscle in their corner. Tony is our hero.

Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Education

Don’t wait to get the support you need!

Mr. Tai Nguyen has been a helping hand with my child’s school district for the last 4 years. Going into IEP meetings alone and the district having 5-6 people representing them was intimidating. At times I felt steam rolled, looked at as thought I was the only parent who thought that way or convinced ...this was “legal” and I’m unreasonable. I was so blessed to have found Tony. He gave me the knowledge and support I needed to fight the district for what my child deserves and to hold them accountable. Tony is truly the best. He listens, provides honest feedback with support but most important he believes in our kiddos and knows they deserve to taught to reach their best potential. I really cannot thank Tony enough for all that he has done for my kiddo through the years and I would recommend him to friends, family and strangers :) His heart is all in and it is mighty!!!

Posted by Jonathan | August 11, 2021 | Education

Caring, Informative and Responsive

I reached out to Mr. Nguyen because of some issues my children were having with their school related to their IEPs. Mr. Nguyen patiently listened to my situation and offered insights at to what approaches I could take. He pointed out some current legislation that could impact me and also simplified t...hings for me. I highly recommend him and am grateful for his assistance.

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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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