Amster Law Firm

Our Services

Special Education

We offer the full range of special education representation, from consultation, IEP advocacy, Due Process and federal court litigation.​​

Regional Center

We can advocate for you with the regional center from the IPP to Fair Hearings. We are also an Independent Facilitator for the Self-Determination Program.

In Home Support

Applying for and receiving IHSS can be a taxing process on a family. We are here to help you with every step of the process from assessment to the appeal.

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Melissa Meira Amster

Founder, Attorney

Melissa (Meira) Amster has dedicated her law career to special education and disability law. She seeks to help parents attain maximum potential through advocacy.

What Clients Are Saying About Special Education
Los Angeles, California Attorney

Due Process Success

I am awed with the integrity and passion that Ms. Amster has in her work! She is without a question dedicated to helping parents obtain whatever special education services their kids need. I came to her full of anxiety about the situation my child was in at his school. She immediately calmed my fears and laid out an action plan. Before I knew it, we were victorious in our due process against the school district. I can't thank her enough!

Highly Recommend!

Melissa was extremely helpful when I was trying to get home nursing for my son and again when I was filing for IHSS Protective Services. She found pertinent information that was easy to understand (not a bunch of lawyer jargon) that helped me to build my case. Melissa was a good listener and made me feel comfortable when talking with her about our case. She was a true blessing to my family and me. I would absolutely use her again and recommend her to friends and family.

Good, Practical Analysis

Twice I needed advice regarding Regional Center and obtaining therapeutic interventions for my baby. Ms. Amster provided sound, practical advice, based both in law and real-life experience. She was responsive to my needs and helpful.

***These testimonials or endorsements do not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter.

We Maximize Potential Through Advocacy

Located in Los Angeles, California, Amster Law Firm represents individuals with special needs in special education, Regional Center and In-Home Supportive Services matters We believe that advocacy can help maximize each person’s potential. Advocacy can come in different forms: a well formulated case plan, a friendly phone call, strongly-worded email, or a complaint. At Amster Law Firm, we aim to resolve matters in a non-adversarial way in order to maintain a cooperative relationship with the school district or regional center. When this is not possible, we are also prepared to act promptly with the most appropriate course of action. We pride ourselves on a strong commitment to providing knowledge and education to families and individuals, allowing them to become their own advocates as well.

Blog

A Quick Overview of the Self-Determination Program

Way back in 2014, when I began volunteering at the Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy, I have been told that the Self-Determination …

School Districts are required to provide special education services for a child with a disability if the disability falls within one or …

This is a presentation by Melissa Amster given to The Clubhouse about the California Self Determination Program starting for Regional Center Clients …

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Fax: 213-618-4422

Mailing Address: 1976 S. La Cienega Blvd. #C-353, Los Angeles, CA 90034

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