The LAW OFFICES OF DANIEL BELANO is a boutique law firm specializing in education law and criminal defense, with a distinguished background in litigation and public service. Led by Daniel Belano, a former Suffolk County Assistant District Attorney with over twenty years of experience, the firm stands out for its personalized advocacy and deep expertise in school-related legal matters, superintendent hearings, and student disciplinary cases.
Operating as a dedicated solo practice, the firm provides clients with direct access to an attorney who has served in key prosecutorial and municipal roles, including the District Court Bureau, Grand Jury Bureau, and as counsel for the Town of Islip and Brookhaven. The practice focuses on delivering superior, results-driven representation to students, parents, and individuals facing legal challenges within educational settings or requiring criminal defense.
Services Offered
- Family Law
- Criminal Defense
- General Practice Law
- Personal Injury Law
- School Law
- Special Education Law
- School Discipline Defense
- Superintendent Hearings
- Manifestation Hearings
- CSE Meetings
- IEP Issues
- Home Tutoring Legal Issues
- Immunization Legal Issues
- Residency Issues
- DASA Complaints (Dignity for All Students Act)
- College Disciplinary Issues
- Plagiarism and Cheating Defense
- Alcohol and Substance Abuse disciplinary cases
- Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs)
- Higher Education Law
- NYS Education Law 3214 matters
- COVID-19 School Issues
Based in Suffolk County, New York, the firm is included on the Long Island Advocacy Center’s attorney referral list and offers services across the United States for education-related cases, with availability 24/7 for consultations.
