College & University Title IX Student Defense Lawyer

If you are a college student, or parent of a college student, facing Title IX accusations, you likely are feeling overwhelmed and need expert guidance from a trustworthy legal advocate who has your back. Title IX is a confusing and overwhelming process, and the consequences can be severe—including suspension, expulsion, and even criminal charges in some cases. What happens in the initial days of a Title IX case can often determine the entire case. If you or your college student receives a Notice of Allegations in a Title IX case, connecting with an experienced Title IX attorney immediately can make all the difference.

College Title IX Laws

Title IX is a federal law that makes sex-based discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual assault unlawful at all schools and colleges that receive federal funds. This includes most public and private schools across the U.S.

Title IX allegations against college students often involve reports of:

• Sexual assault, dating violence, and rape
• Sexual harassment, including creating a “hostile environment”
• Sex-based hazing
• Stalking
• Sex-based discrimination in student organizations, sports, and extracurricular activities
• Retaliation for reporting discrimination
• Pregnancy discrimination

If you or your college-aged student are facing Title IX allegations, contact a college and university Title IX student defense attorney to create a strategy designed specifically to defend against the accusations in your case.

Sexual assault cases are particularly common and severe in college Title IX cases. In these cases, false and exaggerated accusations can be the result of a miscommunication or misunderstanding about either consent or intoxication levels, or a motive to lie. In the United States, statistics show that one person is the victim of sexual assault every 74 seconds, but about 2 to 10 percent of all allegations of sexual assault are found to be false. It is crucial to have a qualified lawyer advocate for you against allegations, especially because Title IX sexual assault allegations often lead directly into criminal cases, and what you say to the police and the school will affect both investigations.

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Steps to Take If You’ve Been Accused

If you’ve been accused of a college Title IX violation, it’s important to:

• Not speak with the school’s investigator or the police before contacting a Title IX attorney who can advise you how and whether to speak with an investigator
• Understand your rights based on your school’s policies and procedures 
• Determine the purpose of any meeting with investigators
• Respond to the allegations either in an investigative interview or a written statement in a way that protects you from potential criminal prosecution
• Thoroughly prepare for any formal meetings or interviews 
• Work with your lawyer to gather relevant evidence and identify witnesses
• Challenge the school on efforts to suspend you, remove you from campus housing or prohibit you from coming to campus, or take you off certain activities or teams during a pending Title IX investigation
• Explore potential alternative resolution options, such as informal resolution, that will not adversely affect your future
• Learn how to appeal a Title IX decision made against you
• Understand how findings may impact your educational record and help you recover from a suspension or expulsion
• Obtain support from your trusted network and prioritize your overall mental health 

Hire a Title IX Student Defense Lawyer Providing Nationwide Assistance – Contact the Title IX Law Team

If you’re a college student and have received notice of a Title IX investigation against you, reach out as soon as you can to an experienced Title IX attorney who can protect your rights and your future. The Title IX Law Team can connect you with a qualified Title IX attorney who specializes in working with college students in your area.

If you’re facing a disciplinary hearing or investigation, contact us to confidentially discuss connecting with the right attorney and building a strong defense.