Protecting Students’ Rights

BROOKSLAW LLC represents and counsels college and university students involved in Title IX and other campus investigations, student misconduct procedures, and criminal proceedings. Whether you have been accused of wrongdoing or have suffered discrimination, harassment, sexual assault, or sexual harassment, BROOKSLAW LLC is here to help you. We know figuring out what to do next can be difficult and scary, but you should not wait to contact an experienced Maryland lawyer. Campus proceedings move quickly and the consequences can be devastating. The best thing you can do is contact a lawyer who can help explain your Student Conduct Code or Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedure to you right away and help ensure you are treated fairly by your college or university.

Why Choose Us

We have the right experience to help you because we have been on all sides and know what you are up against. Unlike other attorneys, we understand the campus disciplinary process and the criminal justice system. We have more than fourteen years of litigation and investigative experience; have conducted campus investigations, prosecuted crimes, and regularly advise college and university students, staff, and faculty facing difficult legal challenges. We can answer your questions today; will advise you on what to expect; and will help formulate the best plan of action for your unique situation. We will help ensure your rights are protected and you are treated fairly. You are not alone.

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How We Can Help

BROOKSLAW LLC can help you through every stage of the process as you deal with your institution’s Student Conduct or Title IX Office. We help complainant and respondent students. BROOKSLAW LLC can help guide you through the campus disciplinary process, serve as your support person or advocate during campus investigations and associated proceedings, help you appeal an unfavorable decision, represent you in a criminal proceeding, and if necessary, file suit on your behalf. It is our mission to ensure your school treats you fairly and your due process rights are protected.

Our services include: reviewing your school’s policies, procedures, and applicable local, state, and federal laws with you; ensuring you understand the process and know what to expect; attending meetings and hearings and serving as your support person or advisor as permitted by your campus policy; answering questions you may have as a result of campus meetings, taking notes throughout the process whenever allowed to do so, helping you prepare an appeal if the outcome was unfavorable; and filing suit on your behalf if the matter cannot be resolved through any other means.

We have included some of the issues we handle below, but will gladly talk with you about whatever situation you may be facing. Contact us today to have your case evaluated.

 

Violations of the Sexual Misconduct / Title IX Policy and Procedures, Title IX

  • Sexual Harassment

  • Sexual Misconduct

  • Sexual Assault

  • Nonconsensual Sexual Intercourse or Rape

  • Nonconsensual Sexual Contact

  • Incest

  • Statutory Rape

  • Relationship Violence

  • Dating Violence

  • Domestic Violence

  • Stalking

  • Discrimination

  • Hostile Environment

  • Retaliation

Disciplinary Charges Involving Your Code of Student Conduct

  • Offenses Against Persons

    • Assault

    • Causing Physical Harm to Others

    • Hazing

    • Emotional Abuse

    • Bullying

  • Alcohol and Drug Offenses

    • Underage Consumption or Possession of Alcohol

    • Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs

    • Operating a Motor Vehicle While Impaired by Alcohol or Drugs

    • Unauthorized Production, Manufacture, Distribution, or Possession of Illegal Drugs

  • Property Offenses

    • Theft of Property, Services, or Resources

    • Unauthorized Use of Property or Services

    • Knowingly Possessing Stolen Property

    • Intentionally or Recklessly Destroying, Damaging, Vandalizing, Tampering With, or Defacing University Property or the Property of Others

    • Trespassing on or the Unauthorized Use of University Facilities, Property, or Resources

  • Weapons Offenses

    • Use, possession, storage, transportation, sale, distribution, manufacture, or transfer of any weapons including guns, firearms, shotguns, rifles, air rifles, paintball and pellet guns, BB guns, Tasers, and knives, chemicals, explosives or fireworks

  • Community Offenses

    • Demonstrations, Rallies, Leafletting

    • Failure to Comply with Directions from College or University Officials, Administrators, Faculty or Staff, Law Enforcement or Campus Security Acting in Performance of Their Duties

    • Disturbing the Peace (including such conduct as loud parties or excessive noise; public urination; drinking in public; littering or not disposing of trash appropriately; or failure to reasonably maintain yards or premises)

    • Violations of Federal, State, or Local Law, Statute, Regulation, Code, or Ordinance  

    • Possession, Sale, Manufacture, Use of Any False or Altered Form of Identification

    • Gambling

 

Criminal Charges

If you are a student who is under criminal investigation or has already been charged with a crime by law enforcement, BROOKSLAW LLC can help. As a former prosecutor, Oana Brooks spent years trying cases before Judges and Juries. She handled everything from DUIs and DWIs to Sexual Assaults and Attempted Murders. In addition, Oana also has experience handling campus disciplinary proceedings as she herself spent over three and a half years investigating student and employee misconduct, sexual assaults, sexual harassment, and discrimination on behalf of Johns Hopkins University. We know what you are up against and can help you. Contact us today to have your case evaluated or visit our Criminal Defense page to learn more.

 
 

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