With a formidable team of attorneys handling all aspects of child abuse and neglect litigation, we combine years of experience on both sides of the criminal and family law court systems in New Jersey to best advocate for our clients’ rights. We have advocated on behalf of countless parents, successfully conducting fact-finding, termination, and administrative hearings in order to reunite parents with their children as soon as possible. Our defense team has also fought for clients facing Title 9 and Title 30 complaints filed by DCPP in courts throughout New Jersey and drafted appellate briefs and emergent motions for a multitude of family, criminal, and administrative matters. Our experience also includes aggressively defending clients charged with all manner of child abuse related criminal offenses.

When you have been accused of neglecting, abusing, or otherwise endangering the health, safety, or well-being of your child or children, it often launches you into a complex system about which you know nothing at all. Amidst the turmoil, uncertainty, and powerlessness you may feel in this predicament, our lawyers can serve as your guiding lights, illuminating resources for information, dependable navigators throughout the process, and as aggressive advocates who will fight for you and your family. We are prepared to tackle the challenges that may come your way from the moment you are contacted by a caseworker from the Department of Children and Families, in the immediate aftermath of your arrest for child abuse or endangering the welfare of a child, or at any point along your legal journey.

Whether you are facing a criminal complaint for abuse or neglect, a DWI and criminal charge for driving under the influence with your child in the car, a complaint based on child welfare concerns, upcoming litigation in a fact-finding hearing, or anything in between, our seasoned legal team is prepared and stand ready to handle your case. Our attorneys are here to assist in protecting your rights through an investigation by DCPP, criminal prosecution, family court litigation, kinship legal guardianship or adoption proceedings, and in the appellate process if you need to appeal a previous court decision in your case. We understand the profound impact that your case can have on you and your family, which is why we dedicate over one hundred years of combined experience to ensuring that you do not become a victim simply caught in a system that appears to be working against you. Our attorneys know all too well that not every child abuse or neglect accusation is founded and not every mother, father, or guardian gets the skillful, committed, effective representation they deserve. That’s why we do what we do.

If you or a loved one needs assistance with a DCP&P related matter in New Jersey, including representation during an investigation, questioning, or during litigation such as Title 9, Title 30, or removal proceedings, our child abuse and neglect defense attorneys are available to help.