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Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost LLP

Madisyn L.U. Aleshire

she/her/hers

Associate

San Diego
maleshire@f3law.com
D 760.304.6038
Madisyn L.U. Aleshire

What can I solve for you?

Fully dedicated to serving my public education clients, I counsel school districts on a wide range of special education and student issues and have successfully represented them in a variety of forums including in administrative hearings and state, federal and appellate courts. I pride myself in my ability to counsel districts regarding duties under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Title IX, and related California laws and regulations.

What's it like to work with me?

My clients appreciate that I think analytically about the strengths and weaknesses of each case. In addition to helping districts understand the matters at hand, I also put legal issues in the broader context so they can apply the knowledge they’ve gained and work to prevent similar problems from arising.

Top Issues in My Practice

  • #specialeducation
  • #virtuallearning
  • #studentdiscipline
  • #governance
  • #investigations

“Education and growth are the keys that open the door to success. I am proud to support our school districts in ensuring that each student has the opportunity to access those keys.”

Overview

Madisyn Aleshire advises school district clients statewide in special education and student services matters. Madisyn advocates in related litigation and appeals before the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH), federal courts, as well as compliance complaints before the California Department of Education and the United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. She handles a variety of issues related to districts obligations under the IDEA, eligibility disputes, appropriateness of special education services and supports, special education assessments, placement, and student behavior and discipline, including suspensions and expulsions. Placing a priority on establishing strong relationships with those she represents, Madisyn engages clients and earns their trust by candidly presenting them with realistic assessments of matters and clearly outlining districts obligations under the law. She enjoys creatively strategizing to protect districts and resolve problems efficiently.

With a sharp intellect and a keen ability to recall facts and think quickly on her feet, Madisyn relishes the opportunity to defend public school administrative organizations while simultaneously keeping students’ well-being and best interests front and center in due process and other legal hearings. Her approach consistently results in an outstanding winning track record for her clients.

Currently serving as office managing associate in the firm’s San Diego office, Madisyn brings rich experience to her practice. Prior to joining F3, she primarily focused on special education and labor & employment-related issues. Madisyn also previously served our San Diego legal community while working for the San Diego Public Defender, externing for the Honorable Mitchell D. Dembin, working at a civil litigation firm, and interned at the Education and Disability Legal Clinic in San Diego.

Madisyn firmly believes that education is the door to success. She’s proud to support school districts in not only providing essential services to kids but also enabling crucial opportunities for them to develop and grow with their peers to eventually become highly functional adults and good citizens.

Involvement

Community Affiliations

  • Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Advisor

After School

Outside of professional activities, I love to travel, spend time at the beach, and enjoy the company of my loving family, including my fiancé and my dog, Ringo.

Education

  • University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., with concentrations in civil litigation and child rights)
  • University of California, San Diego (B.A., Political Science/Public Law; Minor in Spanish Literature)

Admissions

Bar Admissions
  • California
Court Admissions
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Central District, California
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District, California

Related Services

  • Governance & Leadership
  • Investigations
  • Special Education
  • Student Rights & Discipline
  • Virtual Learning

Related Clients

  • Public Education K-12

Languages

  • Spanish
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