Michelle Alissa Ball

Michelle Alissa Ball

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 31 years

Education Lawyer at Sacramento, CA
Practice Areas: Education

717 K St #228, Sacramento, CA

About Michelle

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Education 100%

Since 1995, Michelle Ball has represented parents and students in education law matters involving public and private schools. She advocates for students in expulsion, suspension and discipline matters, special education, 504 and disability issues, transfers, attendance, and a wide variety of other school matters.

31 years | 900 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 420-420 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 31 years

State: California

Acquired: 1994

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Location

Law Offices of Michelle Alissa Ball

717 K St #228, Sacramento, CA, 95814

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Michelle Alissa Ball's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Posted by Danyale | February 24, 2013 | Education

Best Attorney Ever

I hired Michelle to fight a wrongful expulsion for my daughter. She knows the education codes like the back of her hand, so nothing got passed her. It's like she has a third eye. She kept us informed every step of the way. She'll fight until everyone is satisfied. After it was over we were sad to see... her go.

Posted by L & J Crew | January 29, 2013 | Education

Review Michelle Alissa Ball

Michelle helped us to successfully change a denied interdistrict transfer to approved. She is knowledgeable, reasonable, detailed, and a great communicator to have in your corner. I would absolutely hire Michelle again and recommend her to anyone needing educational representation.

Posted by Sandra | January 24, 2013 | Education

Expelled? Call Michelle!

I would highly recommend Michelle Ball for cases involving education! My child was expelled for bringing a small pocket knife to school. Even though we were not contesting the fact he brought the pocket knife, we were definitely concerned that our District Office wanted to expel him for a whole y...ear. This is a kid that has great grades, active in school and community activities, never missed a day of school and never had any previous blemishes on his school record. I felt the School District office was strong arming me into signing a stipulated expulsion that had no written conditions attached. I didn’t know where else to turn. I had called ½ a dozen attorneys that would give me advice and I ended up selecting Michelle after reading testimonials on her website. I knew right away she was the right attorney to handle our case! Michelle was able to get our child schoolwork and graded while she worked this out with the School District and also got him back into his own school by the start of the next quarter. I would never have been able to do it without her. Michelle is knowledgeable and reliable. She kept me informed and she gave me hope. We are grateful we found her!

Posted by Victoria | September 05, 2011 | Education

Amazing Attorney

I contacted Michelle regarding school issues with my son. I was scared because I didn't know the school lingo very well and wasn't sure what I was doing. I put all my trust in Michelle and she was amazing at what she accomplished for us. She was honest and straight-forward and I would reccommend her ...to anyone that is in need of a good attorney for any school issues. When it comes to our kids you want to hire the best and Michelle knows her stuff.

Posted by John | April 11, 2011 | Education

Litigated major problems with Fairfield Suisun Unified School District

When the Fairfield Suisun Unified School District failed to provide federally-mandated aid for my daughter, and then tried to expel her for those very same problems - problems that could have been readily solved if the school had done what it was supposed to do - we were forced to seek legal help. M...ichelle brought the school district to understand that they were greatly negligent, held them to their responsibilities, and had them sign a legally-binding agreement. A year later, when the school district once again tried to go without providing the required assistance, I was able to remind them that they were in violation of the agreement and the school then began acting properly again. Michelle dealt in a highly professional manner with the school district. If you are reading this and are having problems with Fairfield Suisun Unified School District, don't expect them to act fairly - they won't - sign nothing and call Michelle Ball immediately. I can't say enough good about her; she's everything one would want in this situation.

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Michelle Alissa Ball's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Dustin Johnson

Education lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Friend

"Michelle is a dedicated advocate for her clients. She puts her extensive knowledge and experience in all aspects of education law to good use for them. If you're a parent or student with an education law issue in California, you should contact Michelle."

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Isaac Fischer

Education lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Our office has represented teachers for the California Teachers Association for many years. We have come across many cases in which the students and/or parents need representation and we are quite comfortable referring those cases to Ms. Ball. Usually these matters involve expulsions or special needs children. I have referred cases to Ms. Ball for over 8 years and my partner has referred cases to her for over 15 years."

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Peter Brixie

Education lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known and conversed with Michelle Ball for many years. I regularly refer clients with education law issues to Michelle, not only because she is one of the few people that regularly handle such matters, but also because she has encyclopedic knowledge of the subject matter. When I have contact with Ms. Ball about a particular matter, she explains things in a clear and concise manner. Michelle gives real world advice about the timing and conduct of education matters."

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Edward Smith

Education lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. MIchelle is diligent and hard-working and really knows her way around Special education and college law. Friendly, smart and funny...the go to person for education issues!"

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2012

Clients Choice, AVVO

2012

Top Contributor Award, Avvo

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Attorney/Owner, Law Office of Michelle Ball

Associations

1994 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of California

Member

1994 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2001 - 2004

American Bar Association

Member

1998 - 1999

American Bar Association

Member

1997 - 2002

Sacramento County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Tracy Unified v. Student IE

Successfully overturned expulsion on appeal

Jane Doe v. San Juan Unified School District

We were successful

BH, a minor v. Napa Unified School District

Defeated expulsion, got special education services

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Education

1994

McGeorge SOL Univ of the Pacific

Top 25%

1991

University of California - Santa Barbara

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2008

Yuba Sutter Bar Association Meeting

Education Law: Student and Parent Rights

Publications

2008

Lodi News Sentinnel Elkhorn Parents Persist

2006

FEAT Newsletter Basic Rules for Handling School Issues

2003

Sacramento Sierra Parent Sexual Harassment at School: What Can a Parent Do

2003

Sacramento Sierra Parent The Importance of Reviewing and Correcting Student Records

2000

Gridley Herald County Overturns GHS Expulsion Case

1999

The Davis Enterprise Family's School Transfer Appeal Upheld

Languages

English

Activity

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