You may be required to attend a school administrative hearing under Title IX if you have been charged with a crime or for breaking the conduct code at your school. Many students make the error of believing that their schools will handle their situation appropriately. They believe they can defend themselves, but any criminal defense lawyer will advise you to always have a lawyer present while attending a hearing that could have a lasting impact on your life.

If you are in need of a legal consultation, contact Law Office of Michael L. Fell at (949) 585-9055 right away.

Who will protect your rights on your behalf?

To ensure that their rights are being taken into account, the school will send their own legal counsel. Who will protect your rights in the future? At Law Office of Michael L. Fell, we advise you to work with a criminal defense attorney who has expertise representing college students. We may or may not be able to participate in the hearing, depending on the claims made against you and the specific policies at your school. In rare circumstances, we might not even be able to come in to be at your side. We can still assist in a variety of ways, though.

We'll begin by going over the charges brought against you and carefully examining the supporting documentation. Then, we'll gather information for your defense and assist you in getting ready to testify. We can offer you specialized guidance on how to conduct yourself and present yourself at the hearing, as well as an open, frank assessment of the best course of action. In some circumstances, it could be preferable for you to admit guilt and receive a milder punishment. This is not the greatest choice in other circumstances.

You can always rely on Law Office of Michael L. Fell to put out a relentless effort to make sure that we've done everything necessary to obtain a quick and favorable resolution, regardless of the accusations or evidence brought against you. Always, the objective is to avoid expulsion or suspension. We have assisted numerous students who had administrative hearings at their schools, and we are prepared to assist you as well.

Are there also criminal charges against you?

Students who are in front of the disciplinary committee at their school frequently have criminal accusations pending against them. In that case, we can support you in court for a criminal offense. You must be aware that anything you say during the hearing at your school will be admissible in a criminal case. We can use the information we obtain for one disciplinary hearing in another.

If possible, you can rely on Attorney Fell to come up with innovative sentencing choices or, if required, to take your case to court. Call (949) 585-9055 for a free case evaluation. In whatever role you require, we are here to serve as your advocate.