What we do

Randolph Legal Solutions represents California School Districts, Charter Schools, County Offices of Education, and SELPAs in all matters related to special education, student rights, and Section 504 compliance — at every level of administrative and judicial review.

Our team partners with education leaders to navigate complex legal landscapes and ensure compliance with federal and state mandates. The firm’s areas of expertise

Representation in Administrative and Judicial Proceedings

Advocacy at IEP team meetings, resolution sessions, mediations, and administrative due process hearings, as well as in state court proceedings, including Writs, Honig Injunctions, and Temporary Restraining Orders. The firm also litigates matters before the Federal District Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Compliance and Investigations

Preparation of client responses to investigations and complaints initiated by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the California Department of Education (CDE), and direct representation during such investigations.

Governance and Advisory Support

Legal counsel and policy guidance to governing boards, superintendents, assistant superintendents, and special education directors on issues involving student discipline, charter compliance, and special education operations.

Negotiation and Settlement

Drafting and negotiating complex settlement agreements that resolve disputes efficiently while safeguarding district interests.

Training and Capacity Building

Development of customized professional learning materials, including presentations, manuals, policies, procedures, templates, and forms related to IDEA and Section 504 compliance.

Special Education

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Randolph Legal Solutions operates as a virtual law office, enabling seamless, confidential collaboration with clients across the state. Through secure video conferencing and electronic document systems, Vivian Randolph and her team provide individualized legal consultation, training, and guidance designed to protect student privacy and promote lawful, equitable educational practices

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Professional Development & Legal Compliance Trainings

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Special Education & Section 504

  • Best Practices for IEPs: Process and Substance

  • Writing Legally Defensible IEPs

  • A Legal Primer for Special Education Teachers, Specialists, and Aides

  • Eligibility Criteria for Special Education and Section 504

  • Understanding FAPE, LRE, and Child Find Obligations

  • Due Process Hearing Procedures and Resolution Strategies

  • Conducting a Special Education Self-Audit

  • Tips for Handling Contentious IEP Meetings

  • Navigating Behavior Intervention Plans and Manifestation Determinations

  • Collaboration Between General and Special Education

Governance & Board Leadership

  • A Special Education Primer for Board Members

  • Legal Responsibilities of Governing Boards in Student Matters

  • Oversight of Charter School Special Education Programs

  • Avoiding Liability Through Policy, Oversight, and Documentation