Legal knowledge
for every stage.
Explainers, rights guides, and strategic notes for students, families, and advocates navigating school and juvenile proceedings in New York City.
School Disciplinary Proceedings
What the law requires at every stage of the school hearing process in New York City, from initial notice through final decision.
Read →Juvenile Proceedings
A structured breakdown of what happens after a juvenile arrest — custody, notification, arraignment, and what to do at each stage.
Read →Family Court Guide
Navigating family court in New York — from the initial petition through disposition. What to expect and how to prepare.
Read →Common Mistakes
The three most avoidable errors young people and families make in the early stages of school and juvenile proceedings — and what each one costs.
Read →What to Do in the First 48 Hours
A practical timeline for the critical period after a school disciplinary event or juvenile arrest. Silence, counsel, documentation.
Read →Understanding the Record
How disciplinary and juvenile records are created, stored, disclosed, and sealed — and what that means for a student’s future.
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