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Special Education Law Assistance
Advocates & Attorneys

An advocate is a person who speaks or writes in support of, on behalf of, or in defense of another person or cause.  A special education advocate
does all of this for parents with children with exceptional needs.  A special education advocate is a representative that informs parents of their
educational rights and assists families in negotiating and resolving disputes with the school district.  This helps to secure the best possible
educational program and appropriate educational services for children with special needs.

An advocate is not an attorney.  Advocates cannot practice law or provide legal advice as an attorney.
  • A Voice for You Special Education Advocacy
    Lori Bird
    9204 S. Shannon Drive
    Tempe, AZ 85284
    (480) 220-4417; (480) 963-5240 (fax)
    Email: azbirds99@cox.net
  • Kristina Blackledge, MS
  • Faith G. Thaw, M. Ed.
  • Arizona's Advocates
    Kim Yamamoto & Associates
    (602) 471-0346; (480) 248-0740
    (24 hour turnaround)
    kim@ArizonaSpecEdAdvocates.com
    www.ArizonaSpecEdAdvocates.com  
    Advocating for families across Arizona for over 13 years. Our professionals specialize in IEP's, 504 plans, manifestation determination
    meetings, Functional Behavioral Assessments, Positive Behavior plans, social and emotional aspects of learning, specialized reading
    approaches, proven methodologies, high school transition, assistive technology, appropriate placement issues, sensory needs and a
    multitude of other unique needs
  • Mike Cahill
    16277 W. Jackson St
    Goodyear, AZ 85338
    (623) 882-9534; (623) 337-0671
    Email: mrc1238@yahoo.com
  • Educational Planning & Counseling Services
  • Dr. Charyn Socket Berg, Advocate
    4828 E. Libby Street
    Scottsdale, Arizona 85254
    (602) 690-1593
    Email: helpsothers@hotmail.com
    Dr. Socket Berg is associated with 2 local Universities and has been a Behavior Specialist. She has assisted families with IDEA and 504
    issues.
  • Academic Advocacy & Consultation, Inc.
    David Prince, Psy.D.
    6120 E. Shea Blvd.
    Scottsdale, AZ 85254
    (602) 291-0586; (480) 636-1922 (fax)
    Email: ihelpkids@cox.net
Special Education Attorneys
  • Lucy Keough, Esq.
    Attorney at Law
    7000 N. 16th St., Ste. 120-301
    Phoenix, AZ 85020
    (602) 997-7367; (602) 997-7467 (fax) LMKEOUGH@COX.NET
    Representing the legal rights of children with disabilities in the special education process;
  • Lori Kirsch-Goodwin, Esq.
    Attorney at Law
    8787 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Suite 210
    Scottsdale, AZ 85255
    (480) 585-0600; (480) 585-0622 (fax)
    Email: lkg@kgklaw.com
    Web: http://kgklaw.com
    Legal Services on behalf of special needs children and their families to ensure the children are receiving appropriate education.