Hertog Education Law - IEP Attorney - Making School Work - Santa Monica, California

Angel Orozco

Probably the best decision I could’ve made on Contacting Allison to help me with my son who has special needs, who helped my son get the services he needs with school . Allison made everything stress-free, great communication and made me feel comfortable.

No words can explain how grateful I am to have had an attorney that will actually fight for you and for what is right. Extremely Happy with the service and the outcome of it all.

Cassie Bohr

Our experience with Allison for IEP advocacy and due process regarding our nonverbal daughter with autism has been overwhelmingly positive. Words cannot adequately express our gratitude for her dedicated participation in this process.

Upon retaining Allison, she immediately began working diligently on our daughter’s case. We soon discovered that the situation was far more severe than we had initially realized. Throughout the process, Allison demonstrated empathy, support, and an unwavering passion for ensuring our daughter received the necessary services for her success. She took the time to thoroughly explain every detail to us, which significantly boosted our confidence during IEP meetings.

Allison’s support extended beyond the technical aspects; she was a pillar of strength for us as parents, consistently checking in after we received difficult reports. We always felt supported, and she ensured we received updates on the case promptly. Her background as a special education teacher provided her with unique insights and an advantage that many special education attorneys lack.

In negotiations, Allison was relentless and unafraid to call out any discrepancies. Her exceptional skills and determination have resulted in our daughter securing a much better placement. We are profoundly thankful for Allison’s efforts and highly recommend her services to any family in need of special education advocacy.

Sun J. Chung

Allison fought for my son after the school district violated several federal and local laws. Allison was tough and did not back down against an aggressive attorney representing the district. She got my son the best possible outcome in his case. I cannot thank her enough for her excellent advocacy and getting my son what he was entitled to. Thank you so very much, Allison!

Alejandra Almazan

After reading her story, I knew this incredible lawyer would fight for my son, I am delighted I found her. She helped me avocate for my son and provided me some excellent advice. She was really open and communicative with me, and she guided me through the entire process.

Samantha Horta

Allison demonstrated unwavering honesty and exceptional support throughout the entire process. Her communication was consistently clear, concise, and timely. She passionately advocated for our son, ensuring we achieved our desired outcome. We wholeheartedly recommend Allison without hesitation.

Marina F

If you're in need of legal assistance for your child with special needs, look no further than Allison. From the very first meeting, she demonstrated her ability to assess whether we had a valid case. It's evident that she is deeply dedicated to her work and ensures her clients are content with the outcomes. Navigating the complexities of dealing with the school district can be incredibly nerve-wracking, but Allison made the process remarkably stress-free.

We had previously gone through a lawsuit with the district, and my expectations were not particularly high. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the exceptional handling of my son's case. Thanks to Allison's expertise, my son now receives the hours of support he rightfully deserves, and the district is actively working on providing him with a much-needed speech device.

Allison's extensive knowledge and commitment to her clients are truly commendable, and I wholeheartedly recommend Making School Work. It's challenging to adequately express my gratitude in words, but thank you just doesn't seem sufficient!

Jen Williams

Allison and her firm were fantastic from the second I contacted them. Ms. Hertog is an experienced and honest professional with a background in special education who truly cares about her clients & doing everything she can to achieve a positive outcome. A. Hertog is attentive, helpful and talented as well as very easy to work with. The team was quick and responsive to all my questions and concerns. Allison is
committed to achieving the best possible outcome as quickly as possible. I was extremely satisfied with the quality of work provided by the Hertog law firm and would highly recommend them to anyone in need of special education legal representation.

Fadi Amer

I really cannot speak highly enough about Allison and her tremendous work! She is excellent and outstanding in every respect. When we found ourselves caught in a nightmarish situation with our son's school district, we interviewed at least 5 attorneys before ultimately choosing Allison. It was the best decision that we ever did. Allison was a fierce, passionate, and highly strategic advocate that fought for us and got our son the right services and placement that he deserved. She is not only an amazing attorney but also a former special education teacher, which made her tremendously invaluable throughout the process, because she had first hand experience of being a teacher. Moreover, Allison was always accessible and easy to reach which was very helpful during a stressful process of having our son be removed from the intensive behavioral program and into general education where he belonged. Overall Allison's knowledge of the law, passion about the subject, and dedication to her clients makes her into an amazing educational advocate. Thank you Allison for all that you have done, we will be eternally grateful!