Child Protective Services Attorney in Santa Paula
Sespe Law represents parents in Santa Paula in child protective services investigations and dependency matters. Whether you have received a call from a social worker or court papers, a consultation can help you identify the stage of the matter and the decisions in front of you.
Bring the documents you have and a short timeline of contacts with the agency. We can discuss your concerns about interviews, proposed plans, hearings, and how the matter affects your family.
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Starting With the Notice You Received
A phone call, agency letter, proposed safety plan, and court notice can call for different discussions. Bring the exact document or describe the contact as accurately as possible, including dates and the person involved. We can help identify what is being requested and which questions need attention first.
CPS and Dependency Matters We Handle
Sespe Law represents parents and guardians at each stage of the dependency process, including situations where CPS is threatening to remove—or has already removed—a child from the home.
More About Child Protective Services- CPS Investigations
- Detention Hearings
- Case Plan Development
- Reunification Efforts
- Contested Hearings
- Removal or Threatened Removal of a Child
Preparing for Your Consultation
For a first conversation, bring the records you already have. Do not delay contacting the firm just to complete the list.
- Any letters, notices, or court papers from CPS or the court
- The social worker’s name and contact information
- Dates of visits, interviews, or meetings
- Any safety plan you were asked to sign
- Questions about your children’s schooling or care
Your Sespe Law Team
Zachary E. Tinker, Esq., leads the firm’s legal representation. Carina Tinker, MS, EdS, BCBA, provides an education-focused perspective on the firm’s special education work. Learn more about their roles and background.
Serving Santa Paula From Our Santa Paula Office.Sespe Law, APC · 270 Quail Ct, Suite 101, Santa Paula, CA 93060 · 805-951-0019
Questions About Child Protective Services in Santa Paula
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Call 805-951-0019Can I Call Before There Is a Court Case?
Yes. You can contact Sespe Law after agency contact or an investigation begins, even if you have not received court papers. Describe the contact and any scheduled meeting so the firm can discuss whether it can help.
What Information Helps at the First Consultation?
Bring agency notices, any proposed plan, court papers, and a timeline of contacts. Mention any related criminal matter or order affecting your family. These details help identify the stage of the matter and the questions that need attention.
What Is a Safety Plan?
An agreement about steps to address safety concerns. Before agreeing, it helps to understand what it asks of you; we can review it with you.
Our Santa Paula Office
Sespe Law, APC270 Quail Ct, Suite 101
Santa Paula, CA 93060805-951-0019View Sespe Law on Google Maps
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