Texas
Special
Education
Lawyers
You’re not alone. We see you.
You’re at the end of your rope—ignored or placated by the school, piecing together posts from Google, Facebook, and AI, losing sleep and worried sick. You’ve found the right place. This is where families come for solutions when a child is unsafe, regressing, or dismissed.
We don’t do family law or business cases or work outside the state.
We do special education—every day, across Texas.
We make districts move. We secure services. We protect kids.
145+ 5★ Google reviews•Serving families across Texas
We understand.
Skills are slipping—your child is regressing.
Isolation, restraint/seclusion, or neglect and abuse.
Discipline tied to disability, your child is targeted and blamed.
Your child dreads school, comes home in tears.
Your concerns are dismissed—Weeks pass and nothing changes.
What happens next.
1) Free 15 minute Discovery Call — confirm fit and identify priorities.
2) Strategy Session ($400) — meet with an experienced attorney; get clear rights, options, and answers.
3) Representation + Action — focused on your child’s safety and success, we bring the full legal toolbox to bear and turn it into outcomes. Everything from informal negotiation to litigation.
If there’s immediate danger, call 911. For suspected abuse or neglect, contact Texas DFPS.
We can still help, but please address any emergency first.
→ Book Your Free Discovery Call Now and Learn How We Can Help.
FAQ.
Do you attend IEP/504 meetings or only sue the school?
Yes, we represent families in IEP/ARD and 504 meetings. We also sue Texas school districts.
How we serve families ranges from quiet, behind-the-scenes support to full representation and—when needed—litigation against a district. We don’t pre-decide the path; we start by understanding your situation, history, and goals.
How we serve families ranges from quiet, behind-the-scenes support to full representation and—when needed—litigation against a district. We don’t pre-decide the path; we start by understanding your situation, history, and goals.
The ultimate goal for most families is not “meeting representation,” “filing a complaint,” or “due process”—these are just a means to an end.
We know families want the problem fixed and their child safe, supported, and thriving. That’s our focus. We’ve done this for a long time and know how to work the system to your child’s advantage. We work with you to choose the approach that protects your child and gets the fastest results based on your individual circumstance.
What happens on the Discovery Call?
The discovery call is a 15 minute call with our intake specialist to determine if your issue is something we can help with and if your general objective is achievable under the law.
We reserve these calls for families that are ready to move forward if we are a fit. If we are, we will book the Special Education Attorney Strategy Session and take payment during the call.
We reserve these calls for families that are ready to move forward if we are a fit. If we are, we will book the Special Education Attorney Strategy Session and take payment during the call.
What will it cost?
Doing nothing—or following the wrong guidance—is expensive. The real cost is continued inaction, stress, regression, a lost school year, and carrying this alone.
If we’re a fit, we’ll first understand your situation, then propose a clear scope, timeline, and fee structure—so you can decide with full information. We can also present tiered representation options so you can choose the level of support and investment that fits.
In many special-education matters, districts may reimburse part or all of your legal fees when you prevail or through settlement. It isn’t guaranteed and typically occurs after resolution.
If we’re a fit, we’ll first understand your situation, then propose a clear scope, timeline, and fee structure—so you can decide with full information. We can also present tiered representation options so you can choose the level of support and investment that fits.
In many special-education matters, districts may reimburse part or all of your legal fees when you prevail or through settlement. It isn’t guaranteed and typically occurs after resolution.
What if we need free help?
We understand we’re not the right fit for every family. We have prepared an extensive resource guide for families that are not ready for paid representation (or just want to start with free tools). You an access the Free Help for Texas Special Education Families Guide here.
And for free or low-cost assistance, you can contact Disability Rights Texas (the state Protection & Advocacy organization) at 512-454-4816. They receive grant and outside funding and may be able to offer no-cost help.
And for free or low-cost assistance, you can contact Disability Rights Texas (the state Protection & Advocacy organization) at 512-454-4816. They receive grant and outside funding and may be able to offer no-cost help.
Can you help anywhere in Texas?
Yes.
Do you handle restraint/seclusion or neglect/abuse?
Unfortunately, yes—we see these cases too often.
We’ve tried for months—nothing changes. Why is this different?
We get it. Most families who find us have lived the same gaslighting, denials, and run-around. If you’re here reading this, odds are good we can help.
We’ve done this for years—serving hundreds of Texas families successfully—and know what works.
We’ve done this for years—serving hundreds of Texas families successfully—and know what works.
Don’t take our word for it.
“We could not have gotten the results we sought without Kevin and Jennifer. They were detailed and thorough and made sure that we understood the process every step of the way. We are so grateful for what they accomplished on our daughter’s behalf. Thank you!”
— M.K., South Texas Client
— M.K., South Texas Client
“From day one Jennifer and Kevin were honest and compassionate and that continued throughout the entire process. It was comforting knowing we had them in our corner with our child’s best interest in mind and personally felt we had the best of the best when it came to representation. I have no doubt we we made the right decision in choosing Shields Law Firm!”
— J.C., East Texas Client
— J.C., East Texas Client
“The assistance we received was not only superb and highly professional, but it was also done with great empathy and a firm understanding of our situation. Attorneys took great care to review our case carefully, to answer all of our questions, and offer alternatives based on that research. We highly recommend Shields Law Firm and their attorneys.”
— A.M., Greater Houston Area Client
— A.M., Greater Houston Area Client
“Andrea and Kevin were both amazing throughout the whole process of advocating for son. Andrea was super responsive, always available when I needed, she would call even if it was just to check on me. I am so glad I found them and highly recommend them to anyone needing special education legal assistance.”
— C.H., San Antonio Area Client
— C.H., San Antonio Area Client
“Kevin and his team are very knowledgeable. Would recommend to anyone looking for a special education attorney.”
— S.H., Client
— S.H., Client
“Shields law helped my daughter get the care that she deserves in school and is in such a better place now. I am very appreciative of there services.”
— D.M., Client
— D.M., Client
“Kevin and Jennifer are so knowledgeable. They are both honest and truly care about getting the best results for their clients. I would recommend them to anyone.”
— S.P., Client
— S.P., Client
“Shields Law Firm exhibits the many admirable traits that one would hope to find when seeking an attorney to help with the legalities of special education. There is a reason that they come highly recommended.”
— D.S., Client
— D.S., Client
“We are so grateful for how Shields Law Firm represented our son and handled our case. They are very professional and truly care about the families they work with.”
— M.P., Client
— M.P., Client
“This Lawfirm went over and beyond for our family. My son had been neglected by the school district for several years and I didn’t know what to do anymore. I called Shield’s Law firm and told them my story and they were so eager to help. I’m so glad I had them on our side. My son went from never passing any of his classes to now making A’s and B’s. His confidence level has jumped up so much in the last couple of months. Thank y’all so much for everything y’all did for us. We greatly, greatly appreciate it!!!! ❤️”
— J.T., Client
— J.T., Client
“Working with Shields Law Firm completely turned our experience with public school around. They gave us the tools we needed to advocate for our son, and helped us navigate the sometimes treacherous school system. We needed someone who would listen and know appropriate and ethical ways to respond to finally get the help we needed. We’ll forever be grateful for this firm.”
— C.L., Client
— C.L., Client
“I couldn’t be happier with the legal team or the outcome they produced with our student. I was hesitant to hire a professional, because I make it a point to be well versed in district policy and procedure. After hitting a ‘good old boy’ wall, I was fortunate to find Shield’s Law Firm. Jennifer and Andrea were amazing to work with! We have struggled with districts for years….and now the struggle is over! If you ‘think’ you may need legal assistance…you do. This is an excellent firm that is straight forward with their approach and keeps you appraised of all possible outcomes and remedies. We couldn’t be happier (neither can our student)!”
— K.H., Client
— K.H., Client
“We can’t begin to say how appreciative we are to Andrea and Shields law firm for helping us though an incredibly difficult time. Andrea was the perfect balance for our family and we truly can’t express how grateful we are. Recommend 1000 times over!!”
— L., Client
— L., Client
“Blown away by the care and detail that went into this process. Andrea went above and beyond in representing us and despite how difficult it is to go this route as parents, it was necessary and we couldn’t have picked a better firm to advocate for us, fight for us, and represent us. Our kiddo is safe, in better hands, and that was all thanks to passionate and kind people working at this firm. With a sincere and grateful heart, we give 10/10.”
— M.S., Client
— M.S., Client
“It is never easy to have to navigate the trenches of special education for your children but Shields Law Firm makes the journey so much easier. They are kind, understanding, extremely knowledgable and very available with any and all questions. Andrea is TOP Notch and one of the most empathetic individuals you would meet. She spends quality time with you to ensure that you are aware of your rights and have all the information needed to make an informed decision. Kevin is extremely knowledgable of the law and the BEST path to move forward in a situation. I would highly recommend this law firm if you are in need of help navigating the channels of special education for your child.”
— L.A., Client
— L.A., Client
“We recently needed to use the Shields Law firm. Wow, we completely didn’t understand how uneducated we were as parents about the rights for our son until hiring them. They careful walked us through the processes, help us understand every step, and help us become ‘empowered advocates’ for our son! Our only regret is that we didn’t hire them much sooner! They always put our child’s needs first. Our child’s education is now on the right path due to all their help. They are amazing and we highly, highly recommend them, especially Andrea Koch!”
— D.N., Client
— D.N., Client
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