Goz Odediran
Founding Attorney
Hey! I am Goz Odediran (O-Ded-De-Ran), founder of Odediran Law Firm, an Austin-based Education Law Firm.
Our law firm is 100% dedicated to representing students and educators in all aspects of education law, i.e., Kindergarten to 12th grade, College Students to Doctoral Students, and Texas Educators. We do not dabble in other areas. We know Education law, and we do it well.
Practice Areas
College and Grad Students
- Academic Integrity Allegations-Cheating/Plagiarism/Unauthorized use of AI
- Academic Suspension Appeals
- Academic Dismissal Appeals
- Disruptive Conduct Hearings
- Disciplinary Hearings and Appeals
- Disability Accommodation
- Grade Appeals and Challenges
- Title IX ( Sexual Harassment, Dating Violence, Rape etc ) Hearings
Medical & Health Profession
- Student Progress, Promotion, and Dismissals Hearings
- Medical School Suspension and Dismissal Appeals
- Medical School Academic Progress Appeals
- Clinical Evaluation Appeals
- Medical Residency Appeals
- Nursing School, Physician Assistants School, Occupation/Physical Therapy School etc
Suspensions, Disciplinary School (DAEP) and Expulsions
- Bullying and Cyberbullying
- Terroristic Threat
- Assault on a Student or School Employee
- Smoking or Vaping on Campus
- Public Display of AffectionÂ
- Title IX ( Sexual Harassment) Accusations
- Fights and Mutual Combat
- Academic Integrity Hearings, e.g., Cheating, Plagiarism
- Disruptive Conducts
- Student Records
- Misuse of District Technology
- University Interscholastic League (UIL) Appeals
IEPS and 504s
- Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and ARD Consultation
- Section 504 Plan Consultation
- Special Education/ARD Eligibility
- Special Education Due Process & Litigation
- Disciplinary Proceedings Discrimination Complaints
- Office of Civil Rights Office (OCR) Complaints
Educators, Administrators & College Faculty
- Texas Educators Certification Defense
- Revocation or Denial of Texas Educators Certificate
- Administrative Hearings – Texas Education Agency (TEA) and State Board of Educators Certification (SBEC)
- Renewal/Non-Renewal of Educators Contract
- Employee Grievance, Appeals, and Hearings
- Advice regarding University and Departmental Policies
- Pre-Tenure and Post-Tenure Review
Awards
What Our Clients Say
Peace of mind
Anonymous
I was recently put in an unfair position and was forced to resign from a job that I loved! From the very first time I spoke with her, Goz made me feel better about my case!! Although my case was long and hard, she was always there when I had questions or concerns! She fought for exactly what I wanted and didn’t give up until that was achieved!! The whole firm definitely knew what they were doing!
Reported to SBEC for misconduct
Rafael
Ms. Chigozie is very professional. I am very pleased with her services. The school district where I worked for ten years reported me to SBEC/TEA for misconduct and Miss Goz and her team got a settlement with SBEC/TEA without their help I would have lost my Teacher Certificate. I highly recommend Ms. Goz’s office if you are an educator and have any kind of issues with your school district or SBEC. Thanks Ms. Goz
Wonderful!
Melissa
Goz was absolutely wonderful. I couldn't have asked for a better attorney to represent me and the circumstances of my case. She was incredibly professional. But also very personable and was so easy to relate to. She was there for me in a way no one else could be. She believed in me and in my case. It's because of all those things, on top of all the hard work and dedication she put into me and my case, that allowed us to win my case. She did her research and fought for me. Because of all those things, we were successful. Thank you doesn't even begin to describe the gratitude I have!
One of a kind lawyer
Coach Cliff Keeling
Ms Odediran is truly an extraordinary attorney! I was in danger of losing my teaching certificate and facing a future of uncertainty. My situation seemed hopeless. That changed the moment Ms. Odediran took my case on. My case had been in litigation for over a year and was stuck in red tape but Ms.Goz took over my case and within two months I had a most favorable settlement. Because of her expertise and relentless efforts, my future now is as bright as ever. I will be back in in classroom teaching and making a difference again .I am so grateful to have had Ms.Odediran on my side .I would recommend that if you need an education lawyer you give Ms. Goz a call.
Attorney Chigozie F. Odediran
Chindo Austin Igweike
Legal services, like all other services are best appreciated when they are delivered with passion, commitment, honesty, and a deep sense of responsibility. And when these elements or qualities are garnished with high mental capacity, you are, undoubtedly in good hands. This is, sincerely, my honest and modest opinion of Attorney Chigozie Odediran. Having being a beneficiary of her legal services, and also having seen her at work for some other persons, I can’t but commend the matchless empathy and professionalism with which she “attacks” her job. In my many years of knowing her, I have not found cause to doubt her integrity or fault her value judgement or even question her ethical commitment to her profession. I need not say, that for as long as she is within reach, she would remain my Go-To person for all of my legal matters, a decision I know many a family in the Austin-Round Rock axis have also made.
Professional and Knowledgeable
Dr. Shepherd
I was happy when I found Mrs. Odediran. She was my attorney in a complicated case and her knowledge and expertise was exactly what I needed. I highly recommend her and I would definitely use her legal services again. Her services were top notch. This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
An attorney with a passion for her job
Frank
I was very fortunate to have had Chigozie (prefers I call her Goz) handle my case. I needed an attorney that would stay on top of things and was overwhelmed with her positive attitude. I've always had to chase attorneys for feedback but never when working with Goz. She is certainly one to watch in the industry and I would recommend her in a heart beat. Bright future ahead. Thanks again Goz!
Medical School Dismissal
Madison D.
Goz was such a wonderful lawyer and helped me successfully appeal a dismissal from medical school. She was so helpful and knowledgeable in all aspects of the appeal process and made the whole experience less stressful. I would highly recommend her for any medical student or student of any kind that needs help with an appeal process.
College Disciplinary Hearing
Tammi Z
I highly recommend Goz Odediran as an education rights attorney. She helped my daughter navigate a student code of conduct disciplinary hearing involving a highly sensitive situation my daughter experienced in her first year of college. With less than three weeks to review the details of the case and prepare my daughter for the hearing, Goz jumped right in! She helped my daughter identify weaknesses in the university's case, found supporting research evidence to present at the hearing, and worked tirelessly with my daughter to prepare her to be her own best advocate. My daughter had a positive outcome to her hearing in no small part because of Goz's legal counsel. Fortunately, my daughter no longer attends this university and can move on with her life. When the university and its staff let my daughter down, Goz did not. Goz is a compassionate, skilled, and diligent attorney who will advocate for her clients in navigating large educational systems that often fail the students they are supposed to protect and serve.
IEP
Heather Cook
My family and I recently had the pleasure of working with Goz Odediran who went above and beyond to help my son with autism transition into the public school system. Goz was professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate from the first consultation to the final outcome. She took the time to listen to my concerns and priorities and worked tirelessly to ensure that my son received the best possible education. I was impressed by her attention to detail and ability to easily navigate complex legal issues. Thanks to her hard work and dedication, my son is now thriving in his new school, and our family is forever grateful. She continues to check in on us to make sure the school is following through. She genuinely cares about my son and is dedicated to giving children with special needs and families the voice they need to advocate for their best interests. If you need a special education attorney, look no further, Goz is hands down the best.
Texas Educator/TEA
Emily G.
This is the education attorney you want and need! I was a teacher put on administrative leave and felt very lost and alone. I found Goz's website and called her. She was incredibly knowledgeable and experienced with what I was going through, and made herself available anytime I had questions or concerns. Goz has a very warm and comforting disposition, but she is no pushover! She was not at all intimidated by the large ISD I had worked for and was able to secure the best possible outcome for my situation.
My case was referred to the TEA. The investigative process was daunting and I was VERY anxious. I cannot overstate enough how much it helped having Goz at my side during the investigation. My case was not heard until almost a year after it happened, and she was as familiar with the details of my case as I was, more so in some aspects! My case is now closed, thankfully, and again Goz helped me secure a very good outcome. I also found Goz's fee very reasonable. Honestly, I feel like I got a bargain, she was easily worth twice what I paid.Again, Goz is the education lawyer you need and want! Her sincere compassion for her clients and her skill set are second to none.
IEP
Morgan P
There are not enough stars for Goz Odediran with Odediran Law Firm! Goz Odediran has been our families saving grace. We had been advocating and fighting for our kid with disabilities for over a year with school district with not a whole lot of resolution. We knew it was time to find a lawyer to help us. After reading Goz's story and consulting with her I felt an instant calmness and relief. She is compassionate, honest, transparent, persistent, an expert in special education laws, and committed to her clients. Thanks Goz for the work you do!! You are amazing!!
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