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Special Education Attorney Providers in San Diego
📍 San Diego area (office listing)
📍 3914 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite A152
📍 9903 Businesspark Ave., Ste. 105
📍 1330 Broadway, Suite 500
USD School of Law — Education & Disability Clinic (University of San Diego)
📍 5998 Alcala Park, Barcelona, Room 305
The Law Offices of Matthew Howard Storey (California Special Education Attorneys / CalSped)
📍 2247 San Diego Avenue, Suite 237
📍 3914 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite A152
📍 3914 Murphy Canyon Rd Suite A152
📍 3914 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite A152
CalSped (Law Office of Matthew H. Storey, APC) — listed on OAH resource page
📍 3914 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite A152
📍 2247 San Diego Ave., Suite #237
📍 San Diego / statewide practice (see website)
📍 3505 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 340
📍 3505 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 340
📍 8880 Rio San Diego Drive, Number 800
📍 7880 Golfcrest Drive
What to Look For in Special Education Attorney
Special education attorneys represent families in disputes with school districts, file due process complaints, and negotiate settlements to ensure children receive appropriate educational services.
- ✓Specialization in special education law
- ✓Experience with your district
- ✓Track record of successful cases
- ✓Clear fee structure
- ✓Responsiveness and communication
Insurance: Legal fees are not covered by insurance. Many attorneys offer free consultations. If you prevail, the school district may be required to pay attorney fees.
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Your Regional Office
San Diego Regional Center
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📍 4355 Ruffin Road, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92123-1648, San Diego
🕐 Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Individuals must have a developmental disability that originates before age 18, is expected to continue indefinitely, and constitutes a substantial disability.
California Resources
Key Laws
SB 946
Requires health insurance to cover behavioral health treatment for autism, including ABA therapy.
Lanterman Act
Guarantees services and supports for Californians with developmental disabilities through Regional Centers.
AB 1062
Requires school districts to use evidence-based practices for students with autism.
Funding Sources
Regional Center
Provides services for individuals with developmental disabilities, including autism. Free evaluation and services.
Medi-Cal
California's Medicaid program covers ABA, speech therapy, OT, and other autism services.
Private Insurance
SB 946 mandates autism coverage. Contact your insurer for specific benefits.
School District (IEP)
Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for children ages 3-22 with disabilities.
Early Start
Early intervention for children 0-3 through Regional Centers. Free evaluation.