Student Discipline
A suspension or expulsion can change a child’s future—but students have rights. If your child is facing unfair punishment, school expulsion, or wrongful accusations, we fight to protect their education and ensure due process. We represent families across St. Louis & Missouri in student discipline cases.
What Is Student Discipline Defense?
When a student is suspended, expelled, or unfairly disciplined, they have the right to due process before facing severe consequences. Schools cannot arbitrarily punish students without following legal guidelines.
Under state and federal laws, students must be given:
- Written notice of the alleged violation.
- A chance to present their side before punishment.
- A fair hearing before a long-term suspension or expulsion.
- Legal representation if they choose to challenge the discipline.
If the school fails to follow these rules, unfairly punishes a student, or oversteps its authority, we take action.
Your Child’s Rights in School Discipline Cases
- A school cannot suspend or expel a student without due process.
- Students cannot be punished for behavior linked to a disability.
- Schools must have evidence to support their accusations.
- Parents have the right to appeal a school’s disciplinary decision.
Many schools rush to punish students without proper procedures—our job is to make sure they follow the law and treat students fairly.
How We Defend Families
Can I fight my child’s school suspension?
Yes! Students have the right to challenge suspensions—if your child was unfairly disciplined, we can appeal the decision and demand due process.
What should I do if the school wants to expel my child?
Call us immediately. Expulsions can be life-altering, and students have the right to defend themselves. We represent families in expulsion hearings and fight for fair outcomes.
Can the school punish my child for something they did outside of school?
In most cases, schools cannot discipline students for actions that happen off-campus unless it directly affects the school environment. If your child is facing punishment for something that happened outside of school, we may be able to challenge it.
What if my child was disciplined because of a disability?
Schools must consider whether a student’s behavior is related to a disability before issuing major discipline. If they fail to do so, we can request a Manifestation Determination Review and challenge the punishment.
How can an attorney help in a student discipline case?
We:
- Investigate whether the school followed proper procedures.
- Challenge unfair disciplinary actions and appeal suspensions/expulsions.
- Represent students in school board hearings and legal disputes.
Why Choose Us for Student Discipline Defense?
Experience in School Discipline & Due Process Cases
We specialize in challenging wrongful suspensions, expulsions, and unfair punishments to protect students’ rights.
Fighting for Fairness in Schools
From securing services to reversing wrongful denials, we’ve helped countless families protect their child’s education and future.
Personalized & Aggressive Representation
