Javitch Law Office

Discrimination Lawyers for Students

From high school classrooms to college campuses, students have federal and state civil rights. We represent students and families when schools fail to protect them from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Student Discrimination Cases We Handle

Public and private K-12 schools, universities, and colleges receiving federal funds must comply with Title VI, Title IX, and state civil rights laws.

K-12 (High School & Middle School)
Racial harassment, slurs, and bullying by students or staff
Antisemitic and religious harassment school leaders ignored
Discriminatory discipline, suspensions, and expulsions
National origin and language-based harassment
Sexual harassment and Title IX violations
Retaliation against students or parents who reported
College & University
Campus antisemitism and hostile environments
Racial and national-origin harassment
Title IX complaints mishandled by the school
Discriminatory grading, discipline, or expulsion
Retaliation for civil rights complaints
Online harassment targeting protected groups

How We Represent Students & Families

1

Free Case Review

We listen to what happened, review documents, and identify which civil rights laws apply.

2

Complaints & Investigation

We work with the school, file OCR complaints, or pursue litigation — whichever is strongest.

3

Recover & Change Policy

We seek damages, discipline records cleared, and policy changes.

What Families Can Recover

Student civil rights cases can recover compensatory damages, tuition and therapy costs, policy changes, and attorney's fees — often paid by the school or district. Most cases are contingency; you pay nothing unless we win.

  • Compensatory damages for emotional distress
  • Reimbursement of tuition, therapy, and related costs
  • Discipline records expunged
  • Injunctive relief and mandatory policy changes
  • Attorney's fees paid by the school or district

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Get Your Free Case Evaluation

Tell us what happened at school. We'll review the case and explain your options at no cost.

Or call us directly:

(650) 781-8000