Law and Rights
I owe a great debt of gratitude to all my clients who have trusted and supported the Law Office of Michelle Ball since 1995. As a student attorney, going against schools and colleges in all their various forms, it is not always easy for me or the families I represent. I am grateful for all the families who have trusted me to get involved and so thankful when they take time to write a positive review of my office. Check out this testimonial which tells the story of a dire situation involving a sports team exclusion. I am very proud of the help I have provided and so glad this student is back on the team.
"My husband and I decided to hire Michelle Ball after our daughter was unjustly cut from the high school varsity soccer team. We appealed the coach?s decision and met with a panel of six which included the assistant principal, the coach, the athletic director, as well as four others. They contended that our daughter had violated the CIF code of conduct by engaging in an altercation which resulted in a school suspension. We agreed that our daughter needed to be punished but that cutting her from the team was unjustly harsh and unwarranted! She had never been in trouble before and was a good student. They then said that the principal would make the final decision. Days later, the principal called and said she upheld the panel?s decision to not let my daughter back on the team. The principal was not present during the appeal so she never heard what we had to say!!! My husband and I knew that going against the school by ourselves was a futile endeavor. We knew we had to fight and right the wrong that was being done! It was at that point we knew we needed legal representation. We contacted Michelle Ball for that precise reason. Michelle?s staff was always very professional and our questions were promptly and courteously answered. Through her expertise and knowledge we learned that the code of conduct the school so righteously indicated our daughter had violated was actually being violated by the school itself!! Michelle sent a letter to the school district superintendent detailing the school?s obdurate behavior which in itself bordered on gender discrimination. That same week, my husband and daughter were called by the school principal for a meeting. She apologized and told our daughter she was reinstated back on the varsity soccer team. We truly believe that had it not been for Michelle Ball, our daughter would?ve lost out on playing a sport she truly loves her final year of high school!!! Thank you Michelle for righting the wrong of a system that at times acts omnipotent!!!" -- M.A.T.
Thanks M.A.T! I truly appreciate the kind words.
Michelle Ball
Education Law Attorney
LAW OFFICE OF MICHELLE BALL
717 K Street, Suite 228
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-444-9064
Fax: 916-444-1209
Email: [email protected]
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Law and Rights
High School Sports Team Exclusion Reversed- A Great Client Testimonial About The Law Office of Michelle Ball
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995
I owe a great debt of gratitude to all my clients who have trusted and supported the Law Office of Michelle Ball since 1995. As a student attorney, going against schools and colleges in all their various forms, it is not always easy for me or the families I represent. I am grateful for all the families who have trusted me to get involved and so thankful when they take time to write a positive review of my office. Check out this testimonial which tells the story of a dire situation involving a sports team exclusion. I am very proud of the help I have provided and so glad this student is back on the team.
"My husband and I decided to hire Michelle Ball after our daughter was unjustly cut from the high school varsity soccer team. We appealed the coach?s decision and met with a panel of six which included the assistant principal, the coach, the athletic director, as well as four others. They contended that our daughter had violated the CIF code of conduct by engaging in an altercation which resulted in a school suspension. We agreed that our daughter needed to be punished but that cutting her from the team was unjustly harsh and unwarranted! She had never been in trouble before and was a good student. They then said that the principal would make the final decision. Days later, the principal called and said she upheld the panel?s decision to not let my daughter back on the team. The principal was not present during the appeal so she never heard what we had to say!!! My husband and I knew that going against the school by ourselves was a futile endeavor. We knew we had to fight and right the wrong that was being done! It was at that point we knew we needed legal representation. We contacted Michelle Ball for that precise reason. Michelle?s staff was always very professional and our questions were promptly and courteously answered. Through her expertise and knowledge we learned that the code of conduct the school so righteously indicated our daughter had violated was actually being violated by the school itself!! Michelle sent a letter to the school district superintendent detailing the school?s obdurate behavior which in itself bordered on gender discrimination. That same week, my husband and daughter were called by the school principal for a meeting. She apologized and told our daughter she was reinstated back on the varsity soccer team. We truly believe that had it not been for Michelle Ball, our daughter would?ve lost out on playing a sport she truly loves her final year of high school!!! Thank you Michelle for righting the wrong of a system that at times acts omnipotent!!!" -- M.A.T.
Thanks M.A.T! I truly appreciate the kind words.
Michelle Ball
Education Law Attorney
LAW OFFICE OF MICHELLE BALL
717 K Street, Suite 228
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-444-9064
Fax: 916-444-1209
Email: [email protected]
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- High School Sports And Gender Identity- Which Team Can I Play On?
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995 Is your son or daughter transgender, identifying as the opposite sex? Do they play sports? Which team do they play on: the teams of their physical gender (for example,...
- Recent Parent Comments Regarding Michelle Ball And Successful Resolutions Of School Matters
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995 Occasionally my clients take their very valuable time and write what we call "Success Stories." These are little descriptions or comments about their education matter and my...
- Transfers For Special Education Students Achieved- One Parent's Story About How The Law Office Of Michelle Ball Helped
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995 What if you cannot get a simple transfer for your special needs children, but believe they will not be appropriately placed otherwise? My office was hired to assist one family...
- When Must A Student Expulsion Be Recommended (but Maybe Not Issued)?
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995 I earlier blogged regarding the Big 5 mandatory expulsion categories, for which a student must be both recommended and expelled should allegations be proven correct [http://edlaw4students.blogspot.com/2011/01/when-is-school-expulsion-mandatory-in.html]....
- Bullying- Some Good Weekend Reading
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995 Bullying is certainly a hot topic in the school setting and can be very destructive if not addressed. As such, parents and students may be interested in reading the below letter...