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Acquired: 1994
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717 K St #228, Sacramento, CA, 95814
21 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | February 28, 2011 | Litigation
Michelle Ball Gives Hope
Michelle helped us with a serious situation that had been decided and closed when we did not know where to turn, what to do, or how to move forward. She did so much prep work to fight our case and the results were outstanding. We really had no hope left in our situation when we came to her but we wer...
Posted by anonymous | February 09, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes
TOP NOTCH
Michelle Ball is not only knowledgeable in her field, she is sincere and personable. She informed me prior to making moves, I never had to "track her down" to get an update on my case...she kept me abreast on everything.
Posted by dave | December 03, 2009 | Education
High School Diplomas are for the academically challenged as well.
Ms. Ball was successful in guaranteeing that our son received the proper consideration to achieve academic success in high school. Our son was challenged and the schol district failed to accomodate in in a proper manner. Her knowledge and preserverance enabled us to get school district resources ne...
Posted by anonymous | September 24, 2009 | Education
Call Michelle
Michelle Ball has on more than one occasion “Came to our rescue” dealing with School District issues. Unfortunately, these days school districts are so bound up by their own educational codes that they no longer have the flexibility to make decisions on their own. I can’t tell you the number of times...
Posted by anonymous | November 18, 2008 | Education
Helped my son tremendously
My son started showing issues in the 3rd grade. He was technically a genius, but couldn't write and had other difficulties. In the 4th grade, we went on a 504, but were still really struggling. By 7th, he was only capable of writing 3-5 word sentences. The school district refused to help and refu...
"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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