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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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Posted by Jesse | September 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Education
Tony. A parent’s ally.
Tony was amazing! He helped our family secure an IEP and additional services for our son in the Norco-Corona district. He fought tooth and nail to make sure our child’s needs were met and truly cares about getting the best outcome for your child. Highly recommend!
Posted by Mary | May 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Education
My educational support hero
I spent most of my son’s early education years, completely frustrated in tears, not knowing who to turn to year after year ….my son just did not receive the services that he needed at our little school. As my son reached fourth , fifth and sixth grades things began to turn and middle school was a bit...
Posted by Netasha | December 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Education
So thankful for his Guidance and support
He is a great lawyer who helped me tremendously with my daughter’s IEP and SPED Services. He put me in a great position to advocate and retain all services through the district that supported my daughter’s needs. He is someone I will recommend to anyone who needs support with SPED services. Definitel...
Posted by anonymous | June 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Education
Superb
I couldn't be happier that my family found Tony to help with our child's special education legal needs. Tony is a creative, detail-oriented legal strategist. His expertise and creativity allowed us to formulate ideal solutions for our needs. He has a heart of gold for special education families. ...
Posted by Sydney Nguyen, Esq. | October 17, 2023 | Education
Attorney Sydney Nguyen
Even as an attorney myself, I knew it would be beneficial to speak with Tony about my child before her first IEP. His years of experience in the field, especially in Orange county is invaluable. He shared so much insight during our consultation regarding the process that only someone with his experie...
"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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2024
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2023
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2022
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2021
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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
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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