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Acquired: 1994
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717 K St #228, Sacramento, CA, 95814
21 Client Reviews
Showing 11 - 15 of 18 reviews | Education
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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Clients Choice, AVVO
2012
Top Contributor Award, Avvo
1995 - Present
Attorney/Owner, Law Office of Michelle Ball
1994 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of CaliforniaMember
1994 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2001 - 2004
American Bar AssociationMember
1998 - 1999
American Bar AssociationMember
1997 - 2002
Sacramento County Bar AssociationMember
Successfully overturned expulsion on appeal
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Defeated expulsion, got special education services
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Education Law: Student and Parent Rights
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