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CPS Investigation Defense

Secure the restoration of your family’s standing, and override the state’s investigative trajectory with an elite tactical defense

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Protect Your Family from State Intrusion

with Expert Representation During CPS Investigations

CPS investigations are frightening administrative intrusions that threaten the structural integrity of your family and your standing as a parent.

Johnson Criminal Law Group brings unparalleled experience and a proven record of successfully fighting CPS allegations in Orange County. We know how to navigate the complexities of the law and will provide honest, straightforward guidance to get you through.

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Tactical Protocols for Neutralizing CPS Allegations

Enforce Parental Rights Against State Intrusion

Mandate constitutional compliance by investigators during every phase of the process

Manage Restoration of Custody

Supervise the restoration of parental sovereignty through navigation of court mandates

Audit the CPS Investigative Record

Identify procedural failures & factual inconsistencies to neutralize the state’s leverage

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Deploy an independent investigation to dismantle false claims and isolate irregularities
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CPS Investigation Defense 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.
Assisted a client in obtaining custody of their child after intervention from CPS, ensuring the child’s safety and well-being while preserving the parent-child bond.
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Refreshing & Life-Changing Experience

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

Ms. Johnson-Norris always made me feel comfortable and confident. I was able to trust her and feel at ease very quickly. I felt like she was always on top of things and she left no questions unanswered and made that stressful time much easier for me.

E.K.

Ms. Johnson-Norris is the absolute definition of an attorney. She not only helped me with my petty theft case, but she also gave me peace of mind during these difficult times. The reason I would recommend Ms. Johnson-Norris is much more than just ‘she gets the job done.’ Rather, she works for you and gets results by taking the burden off you! I want to thank her for her time and encourage anyone who needs help to look to her for answers.

Nicole

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CPS Investigation Defense FAQs

What is the protocol for managing an investigation by DCFS, SSA, or DPSS?
A CPS investigation by agencies like the Orange County Social Services Agency (SSA) or DCFS is a formal inquiry into the structural integrity of your home environment. We provide the authoritative oversight necessary to manage this process. Our firm ensures that your parent’s rights in California are enforced, preventing overreach while directing the flow of information to protect your family’s standing.
The process typically initiates with a referral, followed by field interviews and environment assessments. If allegations are substantiated, the state may file a WIC 300 petition to initiate court intervention. We intervene at the earliest stages—gathering contradictory evidence and interviewing witnesses—to neutralize allegations before they escalate into formal litigation or removal proceedings.
The highest risk is inadvertent self-incrimination through unscripted interactions. Knowing what not to say to CPS is vital; providing unnecessary or irrelevant data can be used to justify a finding of risk. We provide clinical guidance on interview preparation, ensuring your responses are accurate, concise, and strategically limited to the scope of the inquiry.
When the state initiates a WIC 300 petition, we transition to an aggressive litigation stance. We execute an independent investigation to dismantle false or exaggerated claims, cross-examine state witnesses, and present compelling mitigating factors. Our objective is to compel the court to recognize that the child’s safety is best served by remaining in your care.
Understanding how to get kids back from CPS requires a sophisticated navigation of court-ordered services and petitions for return. We manage your compliance with the case plan while simultaneously challenging the state’s evidence for continued detention. Our firm advocates for a definitive resolution that prioritizes the restoration of your parental sovereignty and family unity.

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