U.S. Education Advising · Nationwide Across the United States
Academic Misconduct, Title IX &
Student Conduct Advisors
Strategic guidance for academic misconduct, disciplinary hearings, Title IX cases, school appeals, and IEP/504 disputes, from elementary school through medical school, at a fraction of law firm costs.
Expert Advising for Every Student Crisis
From elementary school suspensions to medical school dismissals. Whether you're facing a hearing next week or an appeal deadline tomorrow, we've handled cases like yours.
Academic Misconduct
Plagiarism allegations, cheating accusations, academic integrity violations, unauthorized AI use, and professionalism complaints.
Academic Misconduct Defense →Title IX
Title IX investigations, sexual misconduct allegations, dating violence, stalking, and bias complaints. Know your rights before responding.
Title IX Advising →Suspension & Dismissal
Academic dismissal, suspension, probation, and forced withdrawal. We help you build winning appeals and fight for reinstatement.
Suspension & Dismissal Appeals →Medical & Nursing School
Medical school dismissals, nursing program misconduct, dental/pharmacy/PA programs, and residency issues.
Medical & Nursing School Defense →Graduate & Professional Schools
Law school, business school, and graduate programs facing academic or conduct challenges. Higher stakes, specialized approach.
Graduate & Professional Defense →Hearing Preparation
Hearing preparation, response strategy, evidence organization, and statement coaching for any conduct proceeding.
Hearing Preparation →K-12 Suspension & Expulsion Defense
Elementary, middle, and high school suspensions, expulsions, DAEP placements, disciplinary transfers, and manifestation determination hearings.
K-12 Suspension & Expulsion Defense →IEP & 504 Plan Advocacy
IEP disputes, 504 plan denials, special education evaluations, placement disagreements, and IDEA due process complaints.
IEP & 504 Advocacy →Student Athlete Eligibility and Scholarship Defense
NCAA eligibility protection, scholarship defense, athletic department conduct cases, and academic misconduct with athletic implications.
Student Athlete Defense →Why Students and Families Choose AdvocatED
We Respond in Hours, Not Days
When you're facing a conduct deadline, time is your scarcest resource. AdvocatED responds quickly and personally to every inquiry. You talk to your advisor directly, not an intake coordinator.
Deep Expertise in School Processes
Our advisors specialize exclusively in academic and disciplinary matters. We know how conduct boards think, what appeals committees look for, and how to present the strongest possible case at your specific institution.
Expert Guidance, Fair Pricing
Our advisors bring deep expertise in school disciplinary processes. The same knowledge base law firms charge premium rates for, and often more specialized. We offer that expertise at a significantly lower cost, with full transparency from the start.
We Know Your School's Specific Process
From UVA's single-sanction Honor Committee to Ohio State's COAM to Harvard's Ad Board. Every institution is different. We provide guidance tailored to your actual school, not generic advice.
For Students and Families
We work directly with students and regularly include parents in the process when that's helpful. Whether you're a student in crisis or a parent trying to help, we meet you where you are.
Judgment-Free Guidance
Whether you made a mistake, were falsely accused, or are navigating something complicated, we're not here to judge. We're here to help you present the strongest possible case.
Students and Families We've Helped
“I didn't know educational advisors and advocates existed for university policy matters until we found AdvocatED. The AdvocatED team was thorough, strategic, and knew exactly how to work within the school's own policies to build a compelling appeal. They also helped gather supporting statements from other individuals involved that strengthened the case significantly. The result was a meaningful reduction in sanctions that kept our son in school. If you're a parent navigating a college policy process and feel like the system isn't treating your student fairly, contact AdvocatED. They know how these processes work and they deliver results.”
– Parent of College Student
“AdvocatED helped me successfully navigate a medical school dismissal appeal and achieve a favorable outcome. Their expertise in higher education policy and the medical school appeal process was clear from the start. They were quick to respond to any questions I had, they were extremely detailed and strategic in both their writing and overall approach, and they were even more affordable than other law firms that I spoke with. I highly recommend AdvocatED for anyone facing academic dismissal!”
– Medical School Student
“I hired AdvocatED to help me appeal a Title IX finding against my child, and it was one of the best decisions I made. The situation was incredibly stressful as a parent, and I felt overwhelmed trying to navigate the school's process on my own. From the start, they brought clarity, strategy, and a deep understanding of Title IX procedures. They carefully reviewed the case, identified key issues in the school's handling of the matter, and developed a strong, well-structured appeal. Thanks to their work, the original decision was set aside on appeal. That outcome truly speaks for itself.”
– Parent
“AdvocatED helped me win my athletic scholarship appeal and completely turned my situation around. I was facing losing my scholarship after an injury, and they knew exactly how to present my case using the school's own policies and documentation. They assisted with my appeal, prepared me for my hearing, organized everything clearly, and ensured my story was backed by real evidence. Because of their help, my scholarship was fully reinstated and I was able to stay in school. If you're dealing with a scholarship appeal, student discipline issue, or unfair university decision as a student or student-athlete, I highly recommend AdvocatED.”
– Student Athlete
We Work With Students at Any School, Nationwide
Our advisors research your school's specific policies and procedures for every case. Here are some of the institutions where we've helped students:
Don't see your school? It doesn't matter. We serve students at every college, university, and professional program in the United States.
Browse Guides by Situation
Pick the topic that matches what you are facing. Each library collects every AdvocatED guide on that situation in one place.
Frequently Asked Questions
+What does AdvocatED do?
AdvocatED provides strategic education advising for students and families navigating academic misconduct, disciplinary hearings, Title IX investigations, academic dismissals, suspensions, K-12 suspensions and expulsions, IEP and 504 disputes, and student-athlete eligibility matters. We are not a law firm. We work nationwide and respond to free case review requests within hours.
+Do I need an attorney for a college conduct case?
Most student conduct and academic misconduct cases do not benefit from legal representation. They benefit from someone who knows how a specific school's process actually works. An education advisor handles the institutional process at a fraction of attorney cost. Hire an attorney when criminal charges are running in parallel, when you are considering a federal lawsuit, or when a special-education matter has progressed to formal due-process litigation.
+What does it cost?
AdvocatED offers a free initial case review. After scope is established, most matters are quoted as flat fees in the low four figures, dramatically below the $5,000-$30,000 retainers typical for law firms handling the same matters. Pricing depends on case complexity and timeline.
+How quickly do you respond?
We respond to most case-review requests within hours, not days. School deadlines are short and we treat urgent cases with priority. For time-sensitive cases, text (772) 237-0555.
+Do you work with students at my school?
Yes. AdvocatED works with students at every U.S. college, university, and professional program. We maintain school-specific guides for 538 institutions, including in-depth guides researched from primary-source policies for more than 115 of them, with deep procedural knowledge of how each one handles conduct, integrity, and dismissal cases.
+Can my parents work with you on my behalf?
Yes. Parents are part of nearly every case we handle. We work directly with students and families together, including the procedural specifics of FERPA and the limits on parent participation in college conduct hearings.
Don't Wait to Get Help
In disciplinary proceedings, early action leads to better outcomes. The sooner you have expert guidance, the stronger your position will be.