Top Child Abuse & Neglect Lawyers From California

When child abuse or neglect is suspected in California, families may quickly face investigations, interviews, and court involvement. Reported concerns can range from physical injury and emotional mistreatment to sexual abuse, unsafe conditions, medical neglect, and inadequate supervision. Courts and agencies may consider whether protective conditions, placement changes, treatment services, custody adjustments, or criminal action are appropriate. A lawyer can assist with evidence, interviews, court appearances, custody questions, and efforts to protect a child while preserving due process. Find a curated list of some of the most trusted and top-rated child abuse and neglect attorneys in California and connect with experienced professionals recognized for strong legal representation suited to your specific needs.

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David L. Faulkner
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Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Child Abuse & Neglect, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Identity Theft, ...
Omar Serrato
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Family, Immigration
Practice Areas: Alimony, Asylum, Child Abuse & Neglect, Child Custody, Child Support, Citizenship & Naturalization, Constitutional, ...
Gloria Martinez-Senftner
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Business, Consumer, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Immigration, Insurance, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Asylum, Child Abuse & Neglect, Citizenship & Naturalization, Construction & Development, Contracts & Agreements, Corporate & Incorporation, ...
Jerry Nicholson
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Child Abuse & Neglect, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Sex Crimes, White Collar Crime
Sayan Aboudi
Legal Specialization: Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Car Accidents, Child Abuse & Neglect, Motorcycle Accidents, Slip & Fall Accidents, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
Sherry D. Graybehl D’Antony
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Employment, Family, LGBTQ+
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Abuse & Neglect, Child Custody, Child Support, Constitutional, Discrimination, Divorce & Separation, ...
Karen M. Sosa
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Health Care
Practice Areas: Appeals, Child Abuse & Neglect, Credit Card Fraud, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Gun Law, ...
Dmitry Gennadovich Gorin
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Child Abuse & Neglect, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Juvenile, Sex Crimes, ...
Devin Storey
Legal Specialization: Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Brain Injury, Child Abuse & Neglect, Medical Malpractice, Sexual Abuse, Wrongful Death
Joseph Land
Legal Specialization: Family
Practice Areas: Arbitration, Child Abuse & Neglect, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Mediation & Collaborative Law, ...
Ben E. Embry
Legal Specialization: Family
Practice Areas: Annulment, Child Abuse & Neglect, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence
Eric C. Morris
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Family, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Asylum, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Child Abuse & Neglect, Child Custody, Child Support, ...
Shannon Stein
Legal Specialization: Family, LGBTQ+
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Child Abuse & Neglect, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, ...
Joseph M. Goethals
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Child Abuse & Neglect, Construction Accidents, Domestic Violence, ...
James N. Dicks
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Child Abuse & Neglect, Construction Accidents, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, ...
Alexander R. Ginzburg
Legal Specialization: Estate Planning, Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Abuse & Neglect, Child Custody, Child Support, Commercial Real Estate, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, ...
Chad Lewin

Chad Lewin

  • Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer Chad Lewin
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Child Abuse & Neglect, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Driver's License Suspension, Drug Crime, Expungement, Federal Crime, ...
Eugene Iredale
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Child Abuse & Neglect, Insurance Claims, Litigation, Science & Technology, Securities & Investment Fraud, Sex Crimes, Sexual Harassment, ...
Mark Werksman
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Health Care
Practice Areas: Appeals, Child Abuse & Neglect, Credit Card Fraud, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Gun Law, ...
Arthur Lin
Legal Specialization: Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Abuse & Neglect, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Marriage & Prenuptial Agreements
Akindele David Akintimoye
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Child Abuse & Neglect, Child Custody, ...
William M. Weinberg
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Child Abuse & Neglect, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Juvenile, Sex Crimes, Violent Crime, ...
Julia Yoo
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Employment, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Child Abuse & Neglect, Drug Crime, Employment Litigation, Federal Crime, Juvenile, Litigation, ...
William M. Strachan
Legal Specialization: Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Annulment, Child Abuse & Neglect, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, ...
Steve A. Whitworth
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Assault & Battery, Child Abuse & Neglect, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, ...
Levi Weikel-Magden
Legal Specialization: Family, LGBTQ+
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Child Abuse & Neglect, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, ...
Greg Mohrman
Legal Specialization: Employment, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Assault & Battery, Aviation Accidents, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Child Abuse & Neglect, ...
Daniel R. Shaw
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Administrative, Child Abuse & Neglect, Discrimination, Domestic Violence, Litigation, Sex Crimes, Violent Crime
Staycie R. Sena
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Child Abuse & Neglect, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Driver's License Suspension, Drug Crime, Expungement, ...
Lisa J. Damiani
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Employment
Practice Areas: Child Abuse & Neglect, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Employee Benefits, Litigation, White Collar Crime

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