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Children and Young Adults Have a RIGHT to an Education<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our education defense practice is about defending students who are accused of violating the school\u2019s or university\u2019s rules. The sanction type we are involved in is suspensions and expulsions from schools and universities in Western Washington. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Burke Brown Attorneys, PLLC calls this practice education defense because what is at stake is a student\u2019s education. Education is critical to careers and opportunities in life. We believe defending a student\u2019s education is critical work, and we are two of very<\/em> few attorneys who take the fight directly to schools and universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

School educators are not lawyers. School educators are not trained investigators. Yet, they often receive incomplete complaints, make decisions without knowing all the facts, and take action against students\u2014action that isn\u2019t in compliance with the law and doesn\u2019t observe a student\u2019s rights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As lawyers, we have been trained to read, understand, and apply rules. As we enter into courts of law to defend people who have been criminally charged, we know what a complete investigation into wrongdoing often looks like. We rarely, if ever, see fair investigation and application of the rules in educational institutions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While a school or university may be satisfied with a superficial investigation and application of the rules, our student clients need not be. School educators and conduct officers have not received the training as investigators or lawyers and their job is different. Their focus is on \u201cpromoting accountability\u201d (University of Washington) or fostering a proper learning environment for other<\/em> students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our focus is different. Our focus is 100% on the student and his\/her right to an education and a future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In very few instances is a student\u2019s alleged misconduct truly<\/em> disruptive to the school learning environment overall. And yet, students may receive an \u201cemergency expulsion.\u201d At the university level, a student\u2019s isolated alleged violation of the student conduct code hardly ever truly<\/em> compromises the safety of the campus or the academic environment, but the university standards are designed to promote \u201caccountability\u201d and the welfare of the overall academic community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When a student\u2019s educational career is on the line, trust should not be placed in outward appearances from school staff. We look beyond interpersonal niceties to the facts and bottom line: what is alleged, what is actually happening to our student client, and what is at stake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also know to keep a close eye on law enforcement presence. Often, student conduct code violations can also be charged as acts and independently investigated. We know what to look for, and we tailor our advocacy in a protective and strategic manner. We frequently handle cases that are happening both in the school or university and also at the criminal level. We know both arenas and how to work them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We believe it\u2019s vital to contact an education law attorney that knows criminal defense and school discipline to ensure total protection and advocacy in all areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We Can Protect a Student’s Rights to a Fair Hearing and an Education<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have many years of experience helping students protect their rights to an education. With our knowledge of the law and how to interface with school and university officials, we can ensure that the rules on suspensions and expulsions are properly followed and that the student\u2019s education remains in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through our own investigations, we uncover the gaps or improper actions taken by schools that can ultimately overturn disciplinary decisions. In fact, we have had many disciplinary decisions against students dismissed following a full contested hearing or appeal process. We\u2019ve taken cases all the way to the highest level of appeal (UW president or school district boards) in order to restore a client\u2019s education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

School and University Discipline Decisions and Timelines Can Move Very Quickly<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Decisions and appeal requests must be turned around in only a few hours or days. To avoid losing important appeal rights, a student should act quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To find out more about how we can help to safeguard your education or your child\u2019s education, call our team today at (206) 452-4030.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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