Advocating for children with special needs...
Meet the Attorney
Geralyn M. Clancy has represented children with special needs throughout the State of California. Formerly a partner in the law firm of "Varma & Clancy," Ms. Clancy concentrates her efforts on administrative due process hearings and related civil rights litigation. She has also successfully litigated cases on appeal before the U.S. District Courts of California and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
*Member, State Bar of California 1994
*Juris Doctor, McGeorge School of Law, Sacramento, California 1994
*Bachelor of Science, Haverford College, Haverford, Pennsylvania 1989
*Member, Council for Parent Attorneys and Advocates ("COPAA")
*Member, California Association for Parent-Child Advocacy ("CAPCA")
Special Education Law
Ms. Clancy is dedicated to improving access to educational programs, services, and interventions necessary for children with special needs. All children have an inalienable right to benefit from their education, to achieve their goals, and to reach for the stars. She has successfully represented children with all disabilities, levels of need, and ages up to 22 years of age.
In assessing attorney fees on a case, Ms. Clancy offers a sliding scale for legal representation based upon a family's ability to pay. No child with special needs should go unrepresented in a process that is not only intimidating to parents, but is also highly litigated by the local education agencies.
Get Started Today
Contact us for a free phone consultation. Let us help you determine your next steps in order to obtain appropriate educational programs, supports, or services for your child with special needs. Your child may qualify for a 504 plan or an Individualized Education Plan ("IEP") that accords certain rights and protections for your child under the law. You do not have to navigate the process alone.