Common questions about AdvocatED, our process, and how we help students navigate academic and disciplinary challenges.
In most cases, no. Student conduct hearings, academic integrity proceedings, and disciplinary panels follow school policy, not the legal system. What you need is someone who understands how these processes work and can help you prepare an effective strategy. That's exactly what AdvocatED provides. For cases that do require legal representation (such as parallel criminal charges), we'll tell you upfront and can refer you to trusted attorneys.
We are a team of education advisors, not a law firm. We don't provide legal representation. What we do provide is expert strategic guidance for navigating your school's specific processes, hearings, appeals, grievances, and complaints. Our advisors have handled hundreds of student cases and understand the systems inside and out. Because we specialize exclusively in education matters, we bring deep expertise, often more specialized than what general practice attorneys offer, at a significantly lower cost.
We handle all types of academic and disciplinary matters including academic misconduct (plagiarism, cheating, unauthorized AI use), academic dismissal and suspension, Title IX investigations, medical and nursing school issues, graduate and professional school challenges, and student conduct hearings. We work with students at all levels, K-12, undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
Yes. We've worked with students at public universities, private colleges, community colleges, medical schools, nursing programs, law schools, business schools, and other professional programs across the United States.
Email us at support@getAdvocatED.com or text us at (772) 237-0555 with a brief description of your situation. We'll review your case and get back to you with an honest assessment of how we can help. This initial case review is completely free.
We provide rapid responses and understand that school deadlines don't wait. Many of our clients come to us days or even hours before a hearing or appeal deadline. Email or text us for the fastest response, we prioritize urgent cases immediately.
Include: (1) what type of issue you're facing, (2) your school name and program, (3) any upcoming deadlines, and (4) a brief description of what happened. Even a short summary is enough to get started.
Pricing is determined on a case-by-case basis depending on the complexity and urgency of your situation. We offer expert guidance at a fraction of typical law firm costs. Every engagement starts with a free case review so you can understand your situation and our pricing before committing to anything.
We start with a free case review where we learn about your situation. If you decide to work with us, we develop a strategic plan tailored to your school's specific policies and your goals. Then we guide you through implementation, preparing written statements, coaching for hearings, reviewing evidence, and advising on every decision until your case is resolved.
We understand that unexpected academic challenges can create financial stress. We're happy to discuss payment arrangements that work for your situation. Contact us to discuss options.
We provide strategic advising and coaching, we prepare you to effectively communicate with your school. We don't typically communicate directly with schools on your behalf, as most academic processes require the student to submit materials and attend hearings personally. However, we'll review everything you plan to submit and prepare you thoroughly for all interactions.
Absolutely. Many of our clients are facing false accusations or situations where there's been a genuine misunderstanding. We help you present your side of the story effectively, gather and organize supporting evidence, and build a compelling case for your defense.
Yes. Even if you acknowledge making a mistake, how you respond significantly impacts the outcome. We help you take responsibility appropriately while presenting mitigating factors, demonstrating what you've learned, and advocating for a fair sanction.
Title IX investigations are serious and complex. Do not respond to any questions or submit any statements without strategic guidance. Contact us immediately for a case review.
Of course. We regularly work with both students and their parents together. Many families find it helpful to have everyone on the same page about strategy and next steps.
No advisor or attorney can ethically guarantee a specific outcome. What we can promise is expert strategic guidance based on hundreds of similar cases, help presenting the strongest possible case, and honest expectations throughout the process.
We're here to help. Email us for a free case review and we'll answer all your questions.
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