Trouble with Child Protective Services?
Northern California Child Dependency Lawyers
If the State of California is attempting to take your children away, you will need experienced and competent legal representation to resolve the situation with Child Protective Services. Attorneys at the Law Offices of John L. Burris represent parents, grandparents and guardians in fighting for continued custody of a child or juvenile.
John Burris is a veteran attorney who has built his career on giving clients equal access to the justice system. Associates Arthur Mitchell and Adante Pointer have made child dependency cases a special focus of their practice.
Child Protective Services Lawyers
Call 510-379-7215 to discuss your rights and legal options. Our Oakland law firm serves clients in the San Francisco Bay Area, San Joaquin Valley and throughout Northern California.
Child Dependency/Juvenile Dependency
Accusations of child abuse, neglect or sexual abuse — or domestic violence, drug abuse or criminal activity in the home — can launch an investigation by Child Protective Services (CPS). Social workers, child psychologists, court-appointed child guardians and judges weigh in on the case and offer recommendations to CPS on what they believe is in the child's best interests.
We work hard to refute allegations, especially those leveled by an ex-spouse or partner with an axe to grind. We also gather evidence to show that our clients have provided love, structure and basic needs to the child, and that removal from the home or revocation of visitation rights would be traumatic and harmful.
The Law Offices of John L. Burris strives to keep siblings together, ideally with their parents or extended family. We make every effort to avoid removal by CPS and a scary and uncertain future in foster care. We will also fight any attempt by the other parent to terminate parental rights.
For more information about our approach to these complex issues, contact Mr. Pointer or Mr. Mitchell.
