Snyder & Shaw LLP is a California special education law firm representing children with disabilities and their families. The firm helps students pursue appropriate educational programs, related services, accommodations, and equal access under state and federal law. Its attorneys guide parents through complicated school procedures while developing strategies based on each child’s evaluations, challenges, educational needs, and long-term goals. Representation is available to families throughout California.
Snyder & Shaw LLP handles Individualized Education Program matters, including assessments, eligibility, goals, placements, services, and implementation concerns. The firm assists parents during IEP meetings, negotiations, mediations, due process hearings, and appeals. Attorneys review educational records and test results, identify unmet needs, and advocate for enforceable plans. The practice also helps families seek independent educational evaluations when they disagree with assessments completed by a school district.
Snyder & Shaw LLP represents students in matters involving Section 504 plans, disability discrimination, civil rights violations, restraint, abuse, and denied educational access. The firm works to secure reasonable accommodations, modifications, assistive technology, specialized instruction, and supportive services. When informal efforts do not resolve a dispute, its attorneys pursue administrative or court remedies. Experience includes proceedings before California agencies, state courts, federal district courts, and appellate courts.
Snyder & Shaw LLP is led by partners Colleen A. Snyder and Daniel R. Shaw, experienced advocates in special education litigation. Their team serves families from offices in San Luis Obispo and Rocklin, with bilingual support available in English and Spanish. The firm offers consultations and evaluates cases based on their legal strength rather than solely on a family’s financial resources. Focused advocacy, careful preparation, and personalized guidance support students seeking meaningful educational opportunities and protections.
