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Irvine Juvenile Dependency Lawyer

The law of juvenile dependency is highly specialized and there are few lawyers in the Irvine area who practice in these arenas, let alone have the kind of experiences like the attorneys at the Irvine juvenile dependency lawyer at the Johnson Criminal Law Group. If you are a parent and you have been unfairly accused of child abuse or neglect an Irvine juvenile dependency lawyer can make sure you have an advocate through your legal troubles. Ms. Johnson-Norris is the premier Juvenile Dependency Attorney in California, often advising and consulting for other lawyers on the law – and how the attorney’s client may be negatively affected by the pursuit of a certain strategy – in this quasi-civil apportionment of the California Court system.

Under section 300 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, according to Irvine juvenile dependency lawyers, judicial proceedings will start for a dependent child if the child has suffered from physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional damage, or neglect, or if there is no one to look after the child in the event of parental incarceration or for any other reason. This section also says "it is the intent of the Legislature that nothing in this section disrupt family life unnecessarily," but that is often exactly what juvenile dependency law does. When a child becomes a "dependent" of the court, it is the court that makes the parental decisions for the child, taking those rights away from the parents.

The Irvine juvenile dependency lawyer at the Johnson Criminal Law Group understands that often loving parents get caught in the state's net, and children are taken and accusations made before the entire story comes out. The details are usually complicated, unlike what we like to think from movies and TV shows, these cases are rarely clear cut, and families could often benefit from assistance and support more than being torn apart and forced into a legal defense before the state. Ms. Johnson-Norris has a unique approach that looks at the entire case, and looks to litigate based on what is best for both the parents and the children involved in the case. She is often able to reunite families by directing parents on how to deal with SSA, CPS, or DFCS depending on the county or agency, and depending on the facts of the case.

If you are, or believe you will be investigated by the Department of Child and Family Services, Child Protective Services, or Social Services Agency in California, contact the Johnson Criminal Law Group before you talk to any government representative. If you have already spoken to a social worker about an incident involving your, or the child of a loved one, it is very important that you speak to a lawyer who has experience dealing with these particular government agencies.

Over the years, the legal professional at the Johnson Criminal Law Group has litigated many cases and has obtained positive results for parents across Southern California. So contact the Law Office today for a consultation at (949) 622-5522.

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The Johnson Law Group handled a very important and delicate matter with professionalism and a caring manner. Attorneys were knowledgeable, in communications, and provided a top notch service to my need. I highly recommend the Johnson Law Group for your important legal issues. Hardy Jr.
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Lauren Johnson-Norris was amazing. She explained everything in ways that were easily understood, & answered all of my question. She was respectful, but also open & honest. She started work on my case the first day we met & got results quickly. She demonstrated passion, concern, and showed true feeling for my situation. My expectations were greatly exceeded. I would say she has an incredible attention for detail, & has a real dedication to her work. Lauren Johnson-Norris would be my first recommendation to any of my family or friends similarly in need of legal assistance. Heather
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I researched a lot of attorneys and had met with two attorneys before speaking with Ms. Johnson-Norris and retaining her. I was facing serious charges that could not be on my record, due to my job and was really scared. I felt hopeless & thought my life was ruined...until I found Ms. Johnson-Norris… A criminal defense client (drug case)
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Lauren Johnson-Norris was my saving grace. I naively thought you were innocent until proven guilty. However, I soon discovered that CPS and family court does not see things that way… Mrs. G, a CPS client