Attorney

Stephanie M. Faust

Stephanie advises school districts on special education, Section 504, student discipline, and risk management matters, with a focus on IDEA compliance, investigations, and Public Records Act issues. She is a Trustee of the Spokane County Bar Association and serves on the Board of the Washington Women Lawyers (Spokane Chapter). Stephanie has been an attorney at Stevens Clay, P.S. since 2020.

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  • Stephanie Faust represents Washington school districts in matters involving special education, Section 504, student health plans, student safety and discipline, and the Public Records Act. She collaborates closely with administrators to develop practical, legally sound solutions and provides training for district administrators and staff on legal compliance and best practices. Stephanie also advises districts on investigations, privacy, personnel and student issues, and regularly defends them in due process hearings, OCR investigations, and other administrative proceedings. She is known for her calm, solutions-oriented style and her dedication to helping schools navigate complex legal situations with confidence.  Stephanie is active in the Spokane legal community, serving as a Trustee for the Spokane County Bar Association and as a Board Member for the Spokane Chapter of the Washington Women Lawyers.

    • Special Education

    • Section 504

    • Student Discipline

    • Public Records Act

    • Litigation

    • General Counsel Services

    • J.D., Gonzaga University School of Law, 2017 — cum laude

    • B.A., Western Washington University, Fairhaven College, 2012

    • Attorney, Stevens Clay, P.S., 2020–Present

    • Attorney, RLH Corp., 2019–2020

    • Attorney, Roberts Freebourn, PLLC, 2017–2019

    • Law Clerk, Witherspoon Brajcich McPhee PLLC, 2016–2017

    • Law Clerk, Washington State Attorney General, 2015–2016

    • Washington State Bar, 2017

    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington, 2017

    • Idaho State Bar, 2018

    • U.S. District Court, District of Idaho, 2018

  • In her free time, Stephanie loves spending time with her husband and son. She also enjoys hot yoga, cooking, attending concerts and shows, and traveling.