About Georgianna Junco
Georgianna Junco-Kelman is a California attorney specializing in special education law, focusing on representing children with disabilities. She was admitted to the State Bar of California on December 7, 1998, and is currently active in her practice at the Law Offices of Georgianna Junco-Kelman.
She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with an emphasis in Public Law from the University of California at Los Angeles, where she graduated with Departmental Honors. Following her undergraduate studies, she obtained her Juris Doctorate from Whittier College School of Law in Los Angeles, California.
Ms. Kelman primarily handles cases related to special education law, advocating for children with disabilities in matters concerning their educational needs and Regional Center services. Additionally, she has experience in civil rights law, addressing issues such as discrimination, expulsion, juvenile justice, and special needs trusts. Her practice encompasses various legal stages, including hearings, appeals, litigation, negotiations, and trials.
Throughout her career, Ms. Kelman has been admitted to practice before California State Courts, the United States Supreme Court, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. She is a member of the California State Bar and the American Bar Association, and she has served as the former President of the Cuban-American Bar Association. Furthermore, she is a member of the bars for the United States Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
In addition to her legal practice, Ms. Kelman is actively involved in her community, serving on the Board of Directors for Autism Speaks, Los Angeles Chapter, and Inclusion Matters by Shane's Inspiration. She received the Inspirational Women of the San Fernando Valley award in 2021 and frequently appears as a guest expert panelist and legal analyst on various media outlets, including CNN, Fox News, and NBC.
