Savannah School Discipline Defense Lawyer

If you or your child are facing suspension or expulsion from school in Savannah or anywhere else in Georgia, and you believe this has been done unjustly, inappropriately, or illegally, New South Law, LLC, offers representation to students facing disciplinary hearings, also known as disciplinary tribunals. If you or your child have been removed from school and you want to appeal that decision, New South Law, LLC may be able to help you petition the school board or the State Board of Education to reconsider the situation. When necessary, we can assist you in escalating the matter through the appropriate legal channels.

Being expelled from school can have serious consequences for a child or college student. In addition to the psychological effects of being ostracized from one’s peers, the lapse in education can cause a butterfly effect that leads to serious issues as expelled students struggle to find opportunities for healthy growth into adulthood.

The lifelong consequence of school discipline is a hefty price to pay for one youthful mistake, and that’s why the Savannah school expulsion defense team at New South Law, LLC, is here to help the expelled and suspended students of Georgia understand and uphold their rights under the law.

New South Law, LLC – Georgia and Chatham County’s Trusted Choice for School Expulsion Defense

We know that things can be delicate when school expulsion and suspension issues reach a level that requires intervention from a skilled attorney. Therefore, we are ready to treat your case with the seriousness and priority it deserves. Here’s why we stand out as the clear choice for helping you deal with these complex scenarios:

• Deep Understanding – Not only do we possess an in-depth knowledge of Georgia law, but we also understand students’ rights under United States law, and other relevant legal principles. We use this understanding to help craft the ideal legal strategy for dealing with the threat of suspension and expulsion.
• A Track Record of Positive Outcomes – You can trust us with your expulsion or suspension case because we know exactly how these cases work and what is needed to steer the process to a better outcome for you and your child. Whether your child is facing disciplinary action for academic misconduct, classroom behavioral issues, criminal charges, or other student offenses, we have the knowledge and skill set to provide highly effective representation.
• Comprehensive, Client-Focused Legal Support – From listening to your child’s side of the story to gathering compelling evidence, building a great defense strategy, and implementing it in meetings, hearings, and appeals, New South Law, LLC provides end-to-end support when you and your family need it most.
• Advocacy for Juvenile Rights – We are fully dedicated to protecting the rights of our clients, including juvenile clients, throughout the legal or administrative process, ensuring fair treatment and due process.
• Alternative Resolution Strategies – In some cases, we may be able to negotiate alternative resolutions to expulsion or suspension, such as probationary measures, counseling, or community service. By seeking creative, mutually agreeable solutions for student offenses that keep the offender in school, we can mitigate the impact on our client’s education.
• Client-Focused Strategies – When you choose New South Law, LLC, for your legal representation, your goals become our goals. Your well-being and future success will be our top priorities, and we can work closely with you to ensure we understand exactly your definition of success in this case.
• Accessible, Responsive Student Defense – We know that facing expulsion or suspension from school can be stressful for students and their families. At New South Law, LLC, we strive to be highly accessible to our clients and to respond quickly when they need support or advice. We can be there with you throughout this entire process until we see the results we seek.
• Results-Driven Representation – We have helped many families in numerous Georgia counties facing complex suspension and expulsion situations, and we can help you next. If you need to defend against allegations that you violated a school code of conduct, or challenge a suspension or expulsion to get back on track for a bright future, contact New South Law, LLC, for help.

FAQs

Q: Can a Student Come Back After Expulsion?

A: Yes, it’s possible for a student to come back after expulsion. Sometimes, a student can successfully petition a school to appeal an expulsion decision, leading to their return to school. In other situations, an expulsion might only be until the end of the current semester or academic year, allowing for the possibility of future re-enrollment. Each case is unique and will be subject to the school’s internal policies, as well as state and federal laws.

Q: What Are the Options for Students Who Have Been Expelled?

A: College students have any number of options after being expelled, from enrolling in another program to trying to enter the workforce. Children at the K-12 level will need to be enrolled in another school or begin homeschooling. If you wish to appeal an expulsion decision, our Savannah school expulsion attorneys can help.

Q: How Can Expulsion Affect a Student’s Future?

A: Expulsion can affect a student’s future in many ways. In addition to being a source of crucial education, school may be the central hub of a student’s social life and non-family support structures. An expulsion may result in difficulty re-enrolling in another school, which can impact the quality of a student’s education and their future employment opportunities. Expulsion during a senior year of high school may prevent you from graduating, leaving the student ineligible for many job and training opportunities.

Q: What Happens if My Child Is Expelled?

A: If a school wants to suspend (for more than ten days) or expel a student, the student is entitled to a formal hearing and the right to hire a lawyer for that hearing, sometimes called a disciplinary tribunal hearing. The school will be required to notify you about the hearing and why your child is being expelled. To contest the expulsion, you can bring evidence and witnesses, and the school may present evidence as to why the expulsion should occur. You can hire an attorney and have them accompany you to the hearing. A decision will be made afterward, and you can appeal if you disagree with it.

New South Law, LLC – Your Trusted School Expulsion Defense Team

If you need powerful, strategy-minded legal representation for a school expulsion or suspension, or if you have been charged with a student offense or a juvenile crime, the team at New South Law, LLC, can help. Contact our Savannah offices today for a confidential, free consultation to learn more about how we can protect your or your child’s right to an education.