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At our firm, we specialize in juvenile dependency cases, offering expert legal support for parents in their most challenging times. Understanding the complexity and sensitivity of these cases, we aim to guide and represent you with compassion and comprehensive legal acumen.
Juvenile dependency cases are legal proceedings involving children under 18 who are alleged by the state to have been abused, neglected, or whose welfare may be at risk due to the behavior or condition of their parents or guardians. Often, these cases arise under Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) 300, which lays out the grounds for child abuse and neglect in the state.
Child abuse under WIC 300 can be recognized in many forms, including physical, emotional, sexual abuse, or exploitation. Child neglect is also characterized under WIC 300, accounting for situations where the child’s basic needs, such as food, shelter, health care, and supervision, are not adequately met, potentially placing the child in danger.
In juvenile dependency proceedings, the Social Services Agency, also known as Child Protective Services (CPS), plays a crucial role. CPS is tasked with investigating allegations of child neglect or abuse and may intervene to temporarily or permanently remove children from their homes to ensure their safety. Their involvement is often the catalyst for a dependency case being brought before the court.
For residents of Orange County, the Juvenile Dependency Court is the arena wherein these matters are addressed and resolved. It is here that the future of a child’s guardianship and welfare will be determined, often involving complex testimony, evidence, and legal argumentation.
If you have been accused of abuse or neglect, it is crucial to get an experienced child abuse lawyer as soon as possible.
You deserve to have a juvenile dependency attorney who will help you fight to get your children back. If you are dealing with a juvenile dependency case, child-welfare services case, or CPS case in California, you need the juvenile dependency attorneys at ALL Trial Lawyers by your side.
Don’t risk calling the wrong lawyer. If CPS is investigating you, you do not have to deal with them alone.
We know how the juvenile court process in California works. We have handled hundreds of juvenile dependency cases in Orange County, San Diego County, Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, and Riverside County.
Whether you are in Newport Beach, Irvine, Fullerton, Laguna Hills, Mission Viejo, Garden Grove, Anaheim, or any city in Orange County, we are here to help.
We have an office located near you, and we’re ready to start working on your case.
Call us now to speak to a CPS lawyer and for your free consultation. Call (866) 963-0892.
Dealing with a CPS case can be scary. You don’t have to face a CPS case alone.
Parents looking to hire a juvenile dependency lawyer in Costa Mesa can trust our legal team to provide personalized attention, unwavering advocacy, and seasoned counsel. We understand the stakes couldn’t be higher when it comes to the well-being of your child, and we’re committed to helping you achieve the best possible outcome.
For more information or to schedule a consultation, please contact us today.
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Mohammad Abuershaid, professionally known as Mo Abuershaid, is the founding partner of ALL Trial Lawyers and one of California’s most trusted authorities in dependency law, juvenile dependency cases, CPS defense, and high stakes CPS cases.