Does it cost less to hire a special education advocate or an attorney?

Hiring an advocate is typically less expensive than hiring a lawyer. However, lawyer’s fees are recoverable from the district in a settlement agreement or if the parent prevails at a due process hearing, so a parent may be reimbursed for some or all of their attorney’s fees.

For more information about these professional services, check out our article Special Education Attorneys and Advocates: What’s the Difference?