There is a Federal lawsuit pending v DCF in FL for wrongful medical on the part of CPS there. Again, you must post your state if you wish an atty to help your or family. Check with Washington Families United: http://www.washingtonfamiliesunited.net, Comment by LindaJoMartin March 25, 2010 @ 12:58 pm. Special ed lawyers do exist, but the Federal rules about Spec Ed changed about 3 years ago, and lawyers may have problems getting paid. She has won a 2nd trialthe jist of which is DO NOT ADMIT ACS, CPS, DSS, DHR, FIA, DCS WORKERS WITHOUT A SIGNED COURT WARRANT.. Texas residents should contact the Gates family for guidance as to some good TX attys. My lawyer is Art La Cilento. Perhaps you can begin networking there. I had no idea what a frightening bunch they were. CSUSBs Anthropology Museum Celebrates AfroOaxacan Culture as Black History Month Closes, Op Ed: Media Attacks on Assemblymember Mia Bontas Committee Chair Appointment Is Not Responsible Journalism. DCFS is a tough cookie to crack. Address 150 S. Lena Rd. Fax: 310-295-1842. South Bend Indiana: J287547 Steven A. Mapes, Judge. Kay said she does not recall hearing about E.M.s suicidal thoughts or exposing himself on the school bus. Contact him at 17145260450 CPS is now completely out of my life Thanks Art. Better not get any one mad at you this is how they could react By Calling DCPS! In fact, the Texas DFPS Website, used to tout insurance sales to its caseworkers, right on the Website. ( Not an atty) but she may have grounds for litigation. Your best chance of having your children returned to your care is with an attorney experienced in dependency law. Sacramento took from me nearly five thous. I will gladly post a link to your site on my website. The mother was not given to opportunity to challenge these lies as she was silenced by Judge Hinton. In this particular $4.9 million case, the attorney, Shawn McMillin, is NOT contingency and, in fact, requires a $10,000 retainer in order to bring suit against the county that took your children. Join the Message Boards here. If you want someone who treats you with dignity and respect and will go to the ends of the earth to help you, call himhe is also very reasonable in comparison with the others I have consulted with. 112 W Dixie Ave But things are changing from when Richard Wexler penned his book, Wounded Innocents which exposed the dark underbelly of CPS. 415-259-6630. Greg King Nelson is a graduate of California State University Fullerton. There is a Family Guidance Center in Austin, Texas which helps families with DFPS concerns. but once someone called the Plaintiffs attorneys ( I wonder who that might have been) the settlement went up by 2.5 MILLION. Rocky Mountain Childrens Law Center (CO) Has a link to their attorneys. Discount Legal Services, LLC East Lansing, MI 48823, Phone: 800-342-7896 Until Every Child Comes Home Help! For this reason, Plaintiffs believe that the Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a trial by jury, the right to confront accusers, the right to compel witnesses in the defendants favor, and the right to an attorney in the Dispositional phase of a trial proceeding under the challenged statute. Excellent information. Better yet, ask for feedback on our message board: http://forum.fightcps.com, Pedro P. Palacios, Attorney-at Law Rene Sandler is the best. Brown & Landry, PC I cant find his law website online. Aimee Durante is a program assistant at the foundation and shared her personal experience with the court as a parent whose children were removed from her home. Please call 800-827-8724 to make a report: in the San Bernardino area or contact your local law enforcement agency. My father who was falsely imprisoned and wrongly accused of sexually molesting twenty-one years ago was again and harrassingly arrested this past friday and all because he still isnt admitting to CPSs lie that he sexually abused me, in which my father DID NOT!CPS needs to stop believing their own lie and get off it. Please give us feedback on these links, and most importantly let us know about other Web sites you find that we should be posting to our [emailprotected], National Directory of Childrens Ombudsman Programs. Im glad theres someone in the area I can refer people to. It is a blockbuster, since it challenges how CPS classifies abuse as serious. Please enable scripts and reload this page. Just wanted to pass along the name of a great attorney who specializes in CPS matters. You have a specific problem with teen, but it appears CPS is asserting your teen is better off in group home than with you?? These functions are for the State's appellate courts. Link to story and the actual complaint entered against CPS and caseworker. Although they enjoy the umbrellad excuse of being overworked and underpaid I am oftentimes amazed at how they will not let go of cases that should have been closed long before. We dont do dependency defense at the moment. File a complaint involving non-child welfare services issues here Very great people! It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. fax 415-259-6631 in the (714) area code. The caseworkers often try to tell people what to do and unless it is done with a court order it is optional, but they do get away with it because people are afraid to refuse their orders. (517) 788-6004 Represents most states in US. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. I handle cases challenging the actions of the Child Protective Services (CPS) in the removal of children from their family, continued detention of the children, and termination of parents rights to their children. and she may have to take that clear up to an administrative hearing. Please check my website for client testimonials regarding CPS representation. In July 2021, a jury awarded former San Bernardino County Child and Family Services social worker Eric Bahra $2.5 million after he was retaliated against when he raised concerns about county staff intentionally keeping childrens former sexual activity from prospective foster parents. This needs to be litigated for the good of everyone. While the county has not admitted any liability in this matter, when deciding to resolve litigation the county considers the effects of protracted litigation on children and families. It is okay to make up a name to use on this site for your own protection against snooping caseworkers. Linda, just a comment to second what you wrote here. Call the Law Clinic for Children at the University of Michigan. I have taken many CPS cases in the Houston area and won. Often the initial errors cannot be corrected or overcome. |. This area of the site is stictly for attorneys or citizens who are posting the names of reliable, effective lawyers. Telephone # on Site. Google this. Assertive attorney to protect your rights and the rights of those you love. I will gladly accept all CPS cases in Mississippi, as well as other civil rights cases. Robert should have contacts in the provinces. I fixed my life and worked hard on getting my children back, and they just shoved it off and brushed it off like it was nothing, Villanueva explained. Child and Family Justice Center, Northwestern Law School Information on how to report child abuse or make complaints. 11.Evelyn Huber Parent and social work movements to inform parents about CPS procedures as well as to help them and their attorneys in self advocacy, have shown effective in keeping families together. C.T. In few other areas of law will anyone find themselves arrayed against a half a dozen or more persons attempting to take their children, who are often willing to engage in less than admirable conduct to achieve that end. Heres a link for lawyers that may help if you live in Berkeley CA or the surrounding area. While the mother is correct, this case has not met the standard of showing by clear and convincing evidence that parental custody was detrimental to the children, Durante quoted as she read the court documents. . was physically and sexually abusing him, according to the lawsuit. This attorney-sponsored site has monthly meetings, a newsletter and is seeking folks who have have their civil and or parental rights abridged. Scott Schwebke is an investigative reporter for the Orange County Register and the Southern California News Group. He is in the Seattle area and his name is Aaron Bigby. With offices in Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, Victorville, West Covina, Torrance, and Sherman Oaks, the child abandonment attorneys at Wallin & Klarich are available to guide you through your termination of parental rights case. Richard Wexler, Martin Guggenheim, even Seligman ( former APA President) all know about the real failings of CPS. Aggressive team of attorneys fighting CPS cases and also false sexual accusations in Michigan only. Additionally, the grand jury concluded that social workers were reluctant to remove children from abusive homes. 772-293-9632 (Stuart/ National office) excellent attorney isnt afraid to fight for your rights, knows what he is doing. It is complex and intimidating. If they did not do a home study on your mom, then she needs to request Sarah J. McCabe, Esq. Ksenia and Cheryle you posted on the wrong page. If you think that this runaway train can be stopped in a year or two, you are sadly mistaken. Ms. Lowe had full knowledge of this and admitted in an email that Ms. Williams had contacted the doctor in order that he would understand the courts perspective/perception. Write one about the social worker, or whoever else is lying about you. You might ask them for a recommendation. I had hired another firm before whose dishonesty, incompetence and attempts to cover their dishonest and incompetent behavior at left me in a dysfunctional state of mind. 903-567-1111, RICHARD K. ISLES, CPS DEFENSE ATTORNEY RIVERSIDE AND SAN BERNARDINO COUNTIES, CALIFORNIA says, Free initial consultation About Us. contact the attorneys mentioned on this Website. http://fightcps.com/how-can-we-solve-the-problem-of-cps-false-accusations/, http://familyrights.us/how_to/fight_cps.html, http://www.icmeducation.org/katrina/chapter7.html. On Nov. 16, advocates, families and supporters gathered near the school to march to the San Bernardino Juvenile Court to address the practices of CPS and the juvenile courts. Also dont leave your full name unless you want your caseworker to find everything youve written on the internet. involves teenagers, they dont really want to get stuck with them. Box 609 Some of these programs are called childrens ombudsman offices, others child advocate offices, or they may have other names. Having completed her recommended case plan to have her child returned, she was informed by the court that she first she would have to admit guilt to a number of charges which were based purely on hearsay. At this time he cannot do pro bono work but he is passionate about fighting the state and defending the rights of children and families. Visit Our Website. We HIGHLY recommend him! Is there anyone in Texas that can help me with CPS and not charge an arm and a leg? 402-709-9513. Elizabeth, CO 80107. Several months later, in September 2016, the county responded to the grand jurys findings, noting that the county was on a clear path to resolving high social worker turnover and heavy caseloads and had already implemented a phased-in hiring system for experienced social workers. until WED 4:00 PM PST, San Bernardino County Mountains. Good luck to you all and our best wishes! Thanks for helping people accused by Contra Costa County social services! If you have general inquiries, suggestions or concerns, please email us at [emailprotected]. If she admitted to these trumped-up charges, the mother could have her son taken from her in the future based on unsubstantiated reasons and she would virtually be waiving her rights to pursue any type of remedial action. HIPAA rules are the cornerstone of American privacy legislation and under Federal Law violations and are punishable with financial penalties and imprisonment. There is also another atty in LA or Orange Co who won close to 5M for a Mom whose children were wrongfully taken. Many school districts do. Call Sandler Law cases related to CPS, appeals from finding, CINA, and criminal charges in Maryland and DC. Pro-bono law firm for low income residents: http://www.prweb.com/releases/Greenberg_Traurig/Fellowship_Foundation/prweb1635484.htm. 901-527-9819, Erinn G. Brown My child was taken from me by CPS. call the Law Office of Jennifer Ani 415-491-0100 My law firm, Sandler Law LLC, is located in Rockville, MD and is glad to assist those in need of legal representation for any aspect of a CPS case. Lynette Briggs Folks should read the Washington Examiner for its many articles about the horrors of CPS, DSS, DHHR, CFSA, DHS, SRS, CYS, DCFS, DFCS, DCF etc. I recently spoke with this law firm as a consult. If you want to have some feedback from an attorney you need to indicate your STATE. was Arthur LaCilento his office is at 801 E. Chapman ave Suite 211 Fullerton Ca 92831 (714) 526-0450 The man is well respected by everone in court including the Judge who routinley asked him California Rules of Court numbers I have to tell you how different it feels when someone is fighting for you instead of for the other side William Gleason sill fighting for my son William JRs Return also when everyone else what charging me 350.00 an hour I was in shock when i view our contract and it was 200 an hour he would of been worth 500 he is truely an unusual lawyer, http://its.law.nyu.edu/faculty/profiles/index.cfm?fuseaction=cv.main&personID=19969. California Code of Civil Procedure Section 397.5allows a family law case to be moved to another county if the petitioner can prove one of the following situations to the court: The petitioner filed the original petition with the wrong court; A fair trial would not be possible in the current court; San Diego, CA 92101 I strongly recommend her. And, this is the BEST way to get a RESPONSE! The bill eliminates obstacles that restrict children from being placed in the custody of a relative caregiver who may have a past conviction (unrelated to children). Registration required. Fight ! The paper case file, anything in CWS/CMS and SW testimony are all considered to be "CWS records" and are confidential. If anyone know of anyone else email us at:[emailprotected], If so, contact Mary Callahan, an RN, and author of Memoirs of a Baby Stealer. The Castaneda brothers were also convicted of assault with a deadly weapon for injuries to Juan Bustamonte . Fayette, Lavaca, Gonzales, Austin, Waller, Colorado and some Harris County areas. Children in FC CANNOT BE TREATED WITH DELIBERATE INDIFFERENCE. I am a single father in Salt Lake City Utah and need some help! http://www.childprotectiveservicesdefense.com/blog.html, I lead a highly effective team of CPS defense attorneys practicing in Michigan. day, they will probably make you do drug treatment. Heck, just this month KY did a big expose on CPS. Grandparent visitation Find out how to start a case If you decide that you want to file for grandparent visitation, find out what steps you need to take to start a court case. e-mail: [emailprotected]. Thomas Sanders. ROBERT POWELL from San Jose took our case and won we got our kids back.he doesnt take shit. Most webmasters dont do that for you. The Taylor Law Firm Your children deserve you. Aggressive CPS Defense lawyer. I am an attorney in Texas Fayette, Gonzales, Austin, Lavaca, Colorado Counties. While Melanie Snider of @Princess: you left your message on the wrong page. Please note that the Commission does not have authority to direct a judge to take legal action, or to review a case for judicial error, mistake or other legal grounds. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. CA Center for Families, Children & the Courts Remember, Calif recently awarded LARGE SETTLEMENT to a Dad when CPS DID NOT PLACE HIS CHILD WITH HIM. The Voice of Americas Families. [emailprotected] We recommend Jim Jones 1-270-796-2060. 281.412.0070. Thanks. cases. I hired Ms. Sandler for a domestic violence issue, and Ms. Sandler has been amazing. @Gina & @broken you left your messages on the wrong page. In March 2017, the plaintiffs adopted the two boys but were never informed of the older boys history of violent and sexually abusive behavior towards his younger brother. The problem goes further than just one social worker, according to Rossman. Sorry Ill have to delete all this but this thread is supposed to be only for lawyers to post on, or for people recommending lawyers. 102 Object to that in United Way Building Sanders & Sanders, P.C. Concerns about possible inappropriate actions of county employees and requests to change assigned social workers should be addressed to the Director of the county CWS agency for resolution. She further admitted to attempting to convince the mothers lawyer to contact the doctor for the purpose of sharing the courts opinion with the doctor. Durante said that after 23 hearings and seven years, she proved her case: that her childrens removal was a case of fraud. [emailprotected]. Let me know if you have any CPS issues in DFW or Houston area. 979-849-8526 CFS works to prevent further harm to children from physical or mental injury, sexual abuse, exploitation, or neglect. Get back here and tell us what you have done. I am a mastered social worker who used to work (and for years) for DFPS in Texas. Dont wait for a Juvenile Dependency judge to order a 730 evaluation, because then youll be stuck with a court appointed evaluator, and they are always biased for the county. Go to the courthouse where the file is located. FORMER SAN DIEGO PROSECUTOR. custody. Law Office of Jennifer Ani If kids get harmed, the rationale is they are the underclass anyway, who cares about them? If you are struggling with a juvenile matter involving CFS in San Bernardino or CPS in Riverside, The Haynes Law Firm, APLC is available to provide a consultation regarding your case. Court Case information is available at no charge. You can ask the county clerk for help locating cases. (619)231.1400 or (619)843.6733 Both Kay and Wert dispute the criticisms. Christian has nearly five years representing parents and grandparents in their lawsuits against C.P.S. Copies (do not send originals) of court documents may be attached to your letter to support the allegations against the judge. So, one would assume she knows DCYF policies, tricks, and foibles. According to the lawsuit, Kay also reportedly concealed C.T.s prior history when the Muellers were considering adopting the boys and told E.M. to keep the sexual abuse a secret so it wouldnt prevent the couple from adopting him. County officials declined to say whether they plan to appeal the verdict. Hes covered the war in Bosnia, interviewed presidential candidates, written theatrical reviews, attended a seance, ridden in a blimp and interviewed both Batman and Wonder Woman (Adam West and Lynda Carter). Not there for you but are part of the panel of appointed lawyers, advocates, etc. I am a Michigan attorney working extensively throughout Michigan and in select locations elsewhere in the country to defend parents from unwarranted attacks on their families. After the two boys were adopted, the younger boy told his adoptive parents on March 26, 2017, that his brother had been threatening to kill him with a knife and had held the knife to the boys neck. 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