About Bonnie
Bonnie Z. Yates is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. She was admitted to the California State Bar in 1984. Her license is currently inactive. Ms. Yates is the principal attorney at the Law Offices of Bonnie Z. Yates, a law firm located in Culver City, California. She has been practicing law for over 40 years, serving clients throughout Southern California.
Ms. Yates earned her Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, where she graduated in 1984. Prior to law school, she completed her undergraduate education at the University of California, Los Angeles, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree. During her time at Loyola Law School, she was actively involved in various student organizations and participated in the school's clinical legal education program.
Ms. Yates concentrates her practice in the area of education law, specializing in special education cases. She represents children and their families in matters involving the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and other federal and state laws related to special education services. Her practice encompasses all stages of legal proceedings, including initial case evaluation, administrative hearings, settlement negotiations, and appeals.
Throughout her career, Ms. Yates has handled cases in various administrative forums, including the California Office of Administrative Hearings, and has represented clients in state and federal courts. She has also appeared before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Prior to founding her own firm, she worked as an associate attorney at a law firm specializing in education law for several years.
Ms. Yates is an active member of the California State Bar Association and the Texas State Bar Association. She holds membership in the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) and has been involved in various community organizations advocating for the rights of children with disabilities. Ms. Yates is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing her to serve the diverse communities of Southern California effectively.
