$ 420-420 per hour
Michelle Alissa Ball
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31 years | 900 cases
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Licensed in California for 31 years
State: California
Acquired: 1994
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Law Offices of Michelle Alissa Ball
717 K St #228, Sacramento, CA, 95814
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Administrative Law
Posted by Lee | December 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
Past Client
Michelle was a god send! I counted my lucky stars I found her just in time. This time last year, my 7th grade brother got himself into major trouble with his school. He went on discord and used the N word to refer to a classmate. The classmate took a screenshot of the messages and reported him. Just...
Michelle Alissa Ball's Lawyer Endorsements
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"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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Experience
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 CaliforniaMember
1994 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2001 - 2004
American Bar AssociationMember
1998 - 1999
American Bar AssociationMember
1997 - 2002
Sacramento County Bar AssociationMember
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
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
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I call my step-daughter's school?
22 Sep 2025
Q&A
Can a California school district require parent's to be on a lease agreement for enrollment?
27 May 2025
Q&A
I am writing to seek your legal advice regarding an incident involving my son that occurred at his school.
29 May 2025
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Where Should A School Discrimination Complaint Be Filed?
30 Mar 2021
Legal Guide
Filing Written Complaints On Teachers Is VITAL
29 Mar 2021
Legal Guide
Student Bullying- Schools Must Take Action To Stop It
29 Mar 2021