Hansen & Cleary, LLC is a boutique law practice specializing in school law, special education, and mental health law, serving clients throughout the greater Chicagoland area and the State of Illinois. The firm stands out for its dedicated focus on representing children, families, individuals with disabilities, and the professionals and organizations that support them, offering highly personalized and solution-focused legal guidance.
The firm takes a collaborative and success-oriented approach, working closely with families, clinicians, private schools, and nonprofit agencies to address complex legal needs. With extensive experience in disability and education law, Hansen & Cleary, LLC builds strategic partnerships with a wide range of professionals—including psychiatrists, psychologists, educational advocates, and attorneys—to provide comprehensive support. Their practice is tailored to clients including parents, mental health professionals, private schools, and licensed individuals facing regulatory challenges.
Services Offered
- Special Education Law (IEPs, 504 plans, school disputes)
- Mental Health Law (confidentiality, subpoenas, ethical guidance)
- IDFPR Law (defense against complaints, disciplinary actions)
- Guardianship for minors and adults with disabilities
- Criminal Litigation (juveniles and adults)
- School Residency Laws (disputes, enrollment issues)
- School Discipline (suspensions, expulsions)
- DCFS and Child Welfare (investigations, hearings, appeals)
- Legal representation for educational professionals and organizations
- Advocacy for individuals with disabilities
The firm serves clients across the Chicagoland area and statewide in Illinois, offering compassionate and effective legal support tailored to the unique needs of families, schools, and professionals in the fields of education and mental health.
