Areas of Practice
Criminal Law
- Child Physical/ Sexual Abuse
- Child Pornography
- Human Trafficking
- Megan's Law Violations
- Violations of Mandatory Reporting
- Sexual Assault Offenses
- Rape/ IDSI/ Indecent Assault
- Statutory Sexual Assault/ Institutional
- Corruption of Minors
- Drug Offenses
- Simple Possession
- Possession con
- Domestic Violence
- False Imprisonment
- Unlawful restraint
- Intimidation of Witness
- Stalking
- Weapon Offenses
- Firearm possession by Minor
- Firearm- Person Not to Possess
- Prohibited Weapons Offenses
- Violent Crimes
- Aggravated Assault
- Simple Assault
- Terroristic Threats
- Harassment / Disorderly Conduct
- Recklessly Endangering Another Person
- DUIs
- Driving While Suspended Violations/Appeals
- Crimes Against Property
- Theft/ Retail Theft/ Forgery/ Burglary
- Trespass/ Criminal Trespass/ Criminal Mischief
- Arson /Causing a Catastrophe
- Parole/probation Violation
Family Law
- Protection from Abuse
- Family Law
- Child Custody
- Divorce
- Adoptions
- Juvenile Law
- Delinquency/ Criminal
- Detention Hearings
- Adjudication/ Sentencing
- Certification / Decertification Proceedings
- Dependency / Shelter Care Hearings
- Delinquency/ Criminal
Education Law
- Education Law
- Student Rights
- Bullying/Cyberbullying
- Harassment
- Student Discipline
- Suspension/Expulsion
- Truancy/Attendance
- Special Education
- Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
- Non-compliance with IEP
- Denial of FAPE
- Inappropriate Programming v. Inappropriate Evaluations
- 504 Plans
- Child Find Violations- under IDEA or Section 504
- Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
Higher Education Law
- Higher Education Student Rights
- Honor Code Violations
- Academic Dishonesty
- Suspension
- Title IX Sexual Discrimination
- Complainant/Victim Rights
- Respondent Defense
- Title VII Discrimination (workplace)
- Teacher Rights
- Employment/Labor
Meet Laura M. Attieh, Esq.
Education
After graduating from the University of Delaware in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science degree, Attorney Attieh earned a Juris Doctor degree from Western Michigan University, Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2009. She earned the Certificate of Merit Award in Family Law, Dean's List and served as the Comstock-Riley Class President.
Professional Memberships
Laura M. Attieh is a member of the American Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Northampton County Bar Association, and admitted to practice in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as well as, in the United States District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania. She serves on the Board of Directors at the Community Music School, located in Allentown, PA.
Presentations & Keynote Speaker
- Title VII for School Employers, December 2022
- Mandatory Child Reporting Laws/Act Training, August 2022
- Presenter on Legal Updates- Hot Topics in education Law, October 2022, A/CAPA
- Presenter Lessons Learned & Case Study in the Investigation & Prosecution of Human Trafficking, October 2019, 10th Annual Right From the Start Conference
- Keynote Speaker, Lehigh Valley Anti-Trafficking Week, Prosecution of Largest Human Trafficking Case, November 2019