Title IX Defense in New Hampshire

If you’re facing accusations of misconduct related to Title IX, you have the right to an advisor of your choice. It’s in your best interests to hire a lawyer who is experienced in both student defense work and criminal defense work. While not all Title IX cases involve criminal proceedings, many do, which can create a complex set of parallel proceedings. An experienced criminal defense lawyer can guide you through the Title IX process in a way that does not incriminate you in any underlying criminal charges. 

KJK Student & Athlete Defense lawyers are trailblazers in student rights work. We have handled over 640 cases and represented students and faculty members in more than 190 colleges and universities. Our co-chair and partner Susan Stone was named Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” in the education category for 2025, a distinction provided to only one attorney in each category and location. 

Our nationally recognized legal team defends and advises students and professors facing Title IX accusations and other campus misconduct allegations, ensuring they receive due process. We also handle other campus misconduct cases and represent students accused of violating their institutions’ student conduct policies, including cheating, racial bias, hazing, and plagiarism. Our special education practice focuses on ensuring students with special needs receive the educational support and accommodations they are entitled to. 

When you hire our illustrious law firm to handle your Title IX case, we can help by:

• Reviewing the allegations against you
• Reviewing your school’s specific Title IX policy and explaining them to you
• Helping you navigate the administrative process 
• Explaining the potential consequences you face
• Advising you of the potential outcomes that could result from the complaint
• Explaining your rights during the Title IX process
• Devising a tailored defense based on the specific circumstances surrounding your case
• Investigating the incident and obtaining evidence to aid in your defense
• Participating in investigations and hearings to the full extent permitted by your educational institution 
• Providing legal advice and representation in any related criminal charges lodged against you
• Preparing an appeal, if necessary

Our compassionate attorneys are here to help you and ensure your rights are protected. Contact us today to begin mounting your defense. 

What Is Title IX?

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex for educational institutions and programs that receive federal funding. A significant component of this law is to prevent sexual assault. Sexual assault under Title IX involves any nonconsensual sexual act, including rape, coerced or forced sexual touching, or other forms of sexual violence. 

Title IX applies to various forms of sexual misconduct, including:

• Sexual assault crimes
• Unwanted sexual contact
• Sexual harassment
• Domestic violence
• Dating violence
• Relationship abuse
• Stalking 

Because colleges can lose federal funding if they do not investigate allegations of sexual misconduct, many schools act promptly and take these accusations seriously, sometimes trampling over the rights of the accused.

What Is the Title IX Adjudication Process?

While Title IX is a federal law, Title IX cases are handled under the individual school’s or college’s policies. Every school is responsible for creating and enforcing its own sexual misconduct policies under Title IX. Matters may proceed differently, but the general process of a Title IX case includes the following steps:

• Filing of a formal complaint
• Notifying the parties of the allegations and their rights under Title IX
• Investigating the allegations and preparing an investigative report
• Providing an opportunity to respond to the investigative report
• Preparing of a final investigative report
• Participating in alternative dispute resolutions
• Attending a hearing
• Receiving the outcome

Again, your school’s specific Title IX procedures will dictate the particular process. Our lawyers can confidently guide you through each phase of your case.

Possible Consequences of a Title IX Finding of Responsibility 

Colleges and universities must investigate allegations of sexual assault and other forms of sexual misconduct under Title IX’s mandates. These investigations can result in life-changing consequences for the accused if they are found responsible for violating Title IX. Supportive measures could immediately impact you even if you have not yet been found responsible, such as being forced out of your dorm or required to withdraw from a class your accused attends. 

Title IX’s academic consequences can include suspension or expulsion, which can hinder your education and make it difficult for you to transfer to another school. These consequences will be included on your permanent record. Other possible consequences of a Title IX finding of responsibility include:

• Loss of financial assistance
• Loss of athletic scholarships and eligibility to participate in collegiate sports
• Degree revocation
• Loss of leadership positions
• Loss of student housing 

If you are accused of sexual assault crimes, you could face prosecution through the county attorney’s office and consequences that include jail time, fines, and registration as a sex offender. 

When facing such dire consequences, working with an experienced Title IX and criminal defense lawyer is critical. 

New Hampshire Colleges and Universities

Title IX charges can arise in any educational institution or program that receives federal funding, but these cases are most common in the college setting. The University of New Hampshire consists of six colleges and twelve private schools, including four four-year colleges. Some of the most well-known colleges and universities in New Hampshire include:

• Dartmouth College
• University of New Hampshire
• Southern New Hampshire University
• Plymouth State University
• Keene State College
• New England College
• Saint Anselm College
• Colby-Sawyer College

If you are facing Title IX allegations in any of the above educational institutions, contact our legal team today for a confidential case review. 

Essential Considerations for Title IX Cases

Title IX cases are complex. Many people are ill-prepared to handle these types of cases. Some important things to know about the Title IX process include:

The Accused Might Be Better Protected

Consequences stemming from Title IX violations can be severe, including those taken against colleges and universities that fail to promptly and appropriately investigate complaints. Sexual misconduct investigations tend to protect the alleged victim more than the accused. For this reason, having a knowledgeable advocate on your side is essential to ensure that your due process rights are protected.

Schools May Serve Multiple Roles

Schools may take on multiple roles during the investigative process. They may serve as judges, juries, and investigators. This is another reason why you want to choose a knowledgeable lawyer as your advisor, who can ensure that these roles do not create conflict or bias.

Title IX Is Constantly Evolving 

Today’s version of Title IX is much different than its original form. Some schools and universities may not be up-to-date on the latest laws and procedures. A lawyer can ensure that the school recognizes the most current requirements or appeal your case if it does not.

Title IX Cases Can Involve Criminal Accusations 

Title IX allegations often involve conduct that falls within the criminal code. It’s essential you hire a lawyer who has experience handling Title IX cases and criminal charges. You don’t want to say or do anything that could subject you to even harsher consequences. Our legal team can confidently advise you during the Title IX process.

Additional Legal Services Offered by KJK Student & Athlete Defense

If you are accused of violating your college’s or university’s Title IX policies, other areas of law could be implicated. KJK Student & Athlete Defense provides high-quality legal representation in associated legal claims, including:

Criminal Defense 

If your Title IX case is referred to local prosecutors, you could face criminal charges for similar conduct that underlines your Title IX case. This can increase the importance of not doing or saying anything that could incriminate you in the criminal proceeding. A criminal defense attorney from our firm can represent you in the criminal case and zealously advocate for you every step of the way. 

Retaliation Claims

It’s crucial that you do not try to contact the accuser after an accusation. A no-contact order may be in place that prohibits such conduct. Additionally, your accuser could claim you are trying to retaliate against them. Our attorneys can advise you on what to do and not to do following a Title IX complaint. If anyone has retaliated against you, we can safeguard your rights. 

Civil Suit Defense 

If your accuser decides to sue you, we can defend you in civil court. These charges can arise even if there is no finding of responsibility against you in your school’s Title IX case. We can represent you during any civil litigation that arises out of a Title IX case.

Reputation Management and Content Removal

Negative information about you could be circulating online following a Title IX accusation. Our legal team can help remove this information to protect your reputation and academic career. 

Contact KJK Student & Athlete Defense for a Confidential Consultation 

Your entire future is on the line if you are accused of violating Title IX. You could be facing severe consequences, including suspension and the filing of criminal charges. The best way to protect your future is to contact an experienced Title IX defense attorney. We can explain your legal rights and begin building a strong defense on your behalf. Our legal team has extensive experience handling disciplinary actions and Title IX proceedings. Contact us today for an initial consultation to discuss your particular situation.