If you're a student at a college or university in Washington D.C. and you're facing an academic misconduct charge, it's important to take the matter seriously. Academic misconduct or academic dishonesty charges come in various forms, plagiarism, not signing properly on a paper, cheating on an exam. Whatever the charge may be, it needs to be favorably resolved because an academic misconduct charge, if not, can impact both the present and future opportunities. Graduate school, internships, employment, professional licensing, can all be negatively impacted. Different colleges and universities in Washington D.C. use different resolution methods. Some use an investigation, some a hearing, some a combination. What's your school's appeal process? Because schools are often in a rush to judgment and are not mindful of a student's rights and interest, it's critical to understand that and also to have the help of an experienced attorney advisor help navigate the process, help protect the student's rights, to potentially allow for a more favorable outcome.
Washington D.C. colleges and universities where Joseph D. Lento can help as your or your student's academic advisor during investigations, hearings, and appeals include, but are not limited to, the following schools:
- American University
- Catholic University of America
- Corcoran College of Art and Design
- Gallaudet University
- George Washington University
- Georgetown University
- Howard University
- Potomac College Washington
- Trinity Washington University
- University of the District of Columbia
- University of Phoenix - Washington DC Campus
It is an unfortunate reality that academic misconduct charges can upend an accused student's life if not properly addressed, and Joseph D. Lento and the Lento Law Firm have unparalleled experience passionately fighting for the future of his clients at colleges and universities in Washington, D.C., and throughout the nation. He does not settle for the easiest outcome, and instead prioritizes his clients' needs and well-being. Joseph Lento is a licensed attorney in New Jersey and New York, is admitted as an attorney pro hac vice in state and federal court if needed when representing clients nationwide, and serves as an academic misconduct advisor for students facing disciplinary cases in Washington, D.C., and throughout the nation. Make certain your or your student's interests are protected - Contact National Academic Misconduct Advisor Joseph D. Lento today at 888-535-3686.
