Child Protective Services Practice Areas
Committed to empowering parents and defending families
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Orange County CPS Defense Attorneys
Who Fight to Stabilize Your Family's Future
Johnson Criminal Law Group is dedicated to protecting the rights of our clients and ensuring the well-being of children and families involved in CPS and juvenile dependency cases.
We understand the sensitive and emotionally charged nature of CPS and juvenile dependency cases, and we are committed to providing not only exceptional legal advocacy but also support and guidance to our clients throughout the process.
CPS Investigations
Protect your rights with an aggressive advocate who understands your case
Child Abuse & Neglect
Stabilize your situation and prevent escalating charges with immediate action
CACI Hearings
Seize the initiative with a strategic roadmap for a superior legal outcome
Relative Placement
Insulate your family from chaotic litigation and prevent a permanent record
Guardianships & Adoptions
Ensure your voice is heard with an elite defense that reshapes your case
Juvenile Dependency
Dismantle flawed verdicts and mandate a formal correction of the record
Hear From Our Clients
Refreshing & Life-Changing Experience
Lauren Johnson-Norris changed my life and my family’s in September 2014. I was a troubled young girl with some convictions on my record from my early adult life. I have grown older and changed my life but my past kept rearing its ugly head. I started researching expungement and found Ms. Johnson-Norris, and I am so glad I did. She treated me like a person and as I told her about myself she really engaged in my situation and I felt I was not some number to her but a real person. She expunged two felonies I had. One of them the courts did not want to expunge, but Ms. Johnson-Norris would not take no for an answer and fought for me! She always kept me posted on what was going on. I believe God led me to her. She is very talented and knows what she is doing. She is extremely professional and is not only after your money. She has a heart under her tough Lawyer position that she does so well. She cleared my record and gave me hope for my future, my husband’s and my son! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER. If you had a rough past and are trying to change your life. Go see Ms. Johnson-Norris; she knows what she is doing.
A.M., a criminal client
I want to thank Ms. Johnson-Norris, especially, for all her help during this difficult time. When we could not see the end of the tunnel, she helped us and guided us through the exit. Thank her not only for her professional help but for her emotional and sympathetic support. God bless her.
Parent of a juvenile crime client
I really appreciate everything she has done for me; I cannot thank her enough! Ms. Johnson-Norris did an absolutely thorough job by answering any and all questions that I had. She called me with updates and preferences on how I should be handling the case, which made the whole process very reassuring. The staff was very up to date with all of the follow-up information that was involved with my case that was also extremely beneficial. Ms. Johnson-Norris had a very reassuring aspect about her that made it very easy to let her handle the case. If anything were to go wrong with anyone I am associated with, she will be the lawyer of choice. I really appreciate everything that she has done for me, I can not thank her enough!
Mr. D., a criminal defense client
Ms. Johnson-Norris was recommended to me by many sources. She was the perfect fit, financially and professionally. I did what she told me to do to get the best possible resolution and it definitely paid off. I would recommend Lauren Johnson-Norris to anyone and am truly grateful for her services. She gave me peace of mind in some bad times. Thanks, Ms. Johnson-Norris!
A client charged with an alcohol-related misdemeanor
Thank you so much for all your help with our case. It was a pleasure meeting you and I appreciate all you’ve done for my family. You are the best attorney that we could have and we are so grateful that we met you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
A juvenile delinquency client’s parent
Featured Case Results
Successfully reunited a family by advocating for the return of children to their parents’ custody after thorough investigation and evidence presentation.
Obtained a dismissal of a CPS case based on lack of evidence and procedural errors, ensuring the preservation of the family’s rights and reputation.
Secured a favorable outcome for a client by negotiating a voluntary agreement with CPS, allowing the children to remain at home under supervision while the parents received necessary support and services.
Successfully defended a client against allegations of substance abuse, mental health issues, and domestic violence, leading to the dismissal of the CPS case and the preservation of the family’s rights and integrity.
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