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Attorney Profiles
The attorneys and staff at Knox Special Education Law, PC are experts in special education law. Click on a name to learn more about our attorneys and staff:
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CHRISTIAN M.
KNOX brings over 20 years of experience in working with
special needs children and practicing law. Previously, Ms. Knox served
as a Special Education Hearing Officer and traveled throughout the State
of California conducting administrative hearings and issuing decisions.
Ms. Knox has extensive experience with abused and neglected children and
previously served as a staff attorney with Sacramento Child Advocates,
representing children in all areas of law including education and
emancipation. During her tenure with the Fourth Judicial District Court
in Elko, Nevada, Ms. Knox served as Teen Court Judge, presiding over the
first-time offender program. In 2001, Ms. Knox received the Women’s Role
Model of the Year Award from the Attorney General for the State of
Nevada for her work with children in the foster care system.
In 1993,
Ms. Knox received her Juris Doctor from Western State University College
of Law, where she served as a tutor for disabled students. Ms. Knox
completed extensive undergraduate work in music therapy at Long Beach
State University and holds a Bachelor’s degree in law.
LINDSAY A. WHYTE is an attorney with Knox Special Education Law, PC. Ms. Whyte received her
Juris Doctorate from the University of San Diego School of Law, in 2017. During law school, Ms. Whyte wrote for the USD Law Review. Upon
graduation, Ms. Whyte worked for a law firm practicing in land use and permitting. While at that firm, Ms. Whyte had the opportunity to work
on a pro bono special education matter and found her passion for special education law and advocating for students with special needs.
In 2019, Ms. Whyte
joined Knox Special Education Law, PC, to follow that passion.
Staff Profiles
LINDSEY MEHLER is a Paralegal for Knox Special Education Law, PC.
KATE CHILCOTE is a Legal Assistant for Knox Special Education Law, PC.
ABIGAIL POPPERT is a Paralegal for Knox Special Education Law, PC.
