The attorneys at Wicktora & Miller are experienced successfully defending against and appealing student discipline decisions. Whether your student is facing suspension or expulsion, hiring an experienced attorney to defend their rights is the first and most important decision you will make.

Wicktora & Miller’s lead Education Attorney, Brien Miller, taught high school in Cincinnati for 22 years. During that time, he coached sports year-round, was a department chairperson, and served as the union vice president. Brien’s participation during his teaching career in thousands of school-disciplinary, bullying, and special education meetings mean he understands the players, the processes, and the decision points that all influence your student’s future.

The team of attorneys at Wicktora & Miller have successfully overturned numerous school suspensions and expulsions. They have successfully expunged student records. They have successfully overturned an Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) denial of student participation following a transfer. And they have successfully overturned local school district decisions that removed students from participation in various extracurricular activities.

Student bullying is an unfortunate and, these days, often extreme form of abuse in the school environment. Bullying can take many forms. It can be perpetrated by other students, staff, and administrators. Bullying is never acceptable.

The Attorneys at Wicktora & Miller have experience meeting with school officials to demand an end to bullying and to make sure that a plan is in place to prevent future bullying.

Arrange a consultation with an attorney at Wicktora & Miller to discuss the wide range of strategies we employ to fight against bullying situation in school.

Another important aspect of school law is the defense of teachers. Whether you are being threatened with discipline by your school district or the Ohio Department of Education (O.D.E.) the attorneys at Wicktora & Miller have experience defending the contract rights, licenses, tenure, and careers of teachers. It is important for teachers to understand that union attorneys only represent the contract, and they DO NOT represent individual teachers.

The attorneys at Wicktora & Miller have experience defending
Students:

  • Threats to the school or other students
  • Bringing a weapon to campus
  • Possession of Drugs
  • Fighting / Disorderly Conduct
  • Against Bullying

Teachers:

  • Unfair Evaluations
  • Contract Disputes
  • Disciplinary Matters
  • O.D.E. charges
  • Criminal Defense

If your student needs help with discipline or bullying at school, or if you are a teacher who is facing discipline by your district or the O.D.E., call 513-318-9981 right now to schedule a consultation.