Sauda Johnson-McNeal

Sauda Johnson-McNeal is the head of a boutique education law firm located in Lancaster, California, dedicated to defending the educational rights of students from pre-K to 12th grade. Her practice serves families throughout California, offering tailored legal services that draw on extensive experience in various professional sectors, including entertainment, technology, and business.

Her practice areas include Special Education Law, where she handles private school tuition reimbursement, IEPs, 504 Plans, due process complaints, and California Department of Education (CDE) complaints. In the realm of General Education & School Discipline, she addresses issues such as suspensions, expulsions, and internal retaliation complaints.

She also specializes in civil legal rights in education, tackling Federal and State court cases related to discrimination—whether based on disability, race, gender, or other factors—as well as bullying, harassment, and retaliation. Additionally, she manages OCR (Office for Civil Rights) complaints.

When a child's educational rights are at risk, families across Los Angeles County and beyond can rely on her firm for expert legal guidance, individualized attention, and compassionate advocacy.