Rizio and Nelson California Law Blog

Few things are more disturbing for parents than having their child become the subject of suspension or expulsion from school for alleged incidents that occur on school property.  At Rizio & Nelson, we understand that the Education & Government Codes in Riverside County allow parents to ask for a formal hearing that is separate from the teacher conference that they may have had at the school.  You should be advised, as a parent, not only of the date, time and location of the hearing, but also that you have the right to have legal counsel present for your child at that hearing.

School board hearings can have a destructive impact on your child’s outlook of school. While we understand why schools feel that they must take an aggressive stance on troublesome students, the fact is that the laws have not changed. Any suspension or expulsion from school must follow the law to the letter and cannot be the result of any member of the school personnel’s hunch or suspicion.

At Rizio & Nelson, our goal is to ensure that you and your child can maintain a positive outlook regarding these hearings.  Having us represent your child at a suspension or expulsion hearing is essential in ensuring that your child will be well defended and taken care of.  Call us right away for a free consultation.