Child Protective Services

Some people don’t know that when dealing with Child Protective Services, you may also need an attorney, but few lawyers are experienced in dealing with the Department of Social Services and CPS.  When people are contacted by CPS, they need to know they have rights when dealing with this governmental agency as well. The attorneys at the Law Office of Alan L. Winik, LLC have the experience in dealing with these agencies and can advise you from the moment you are contacted.

Often times a CPS investigation brings with it not only a social worker from the Department, but also a police detective.  Your statements to CPS can and will be used against you.  You need to be aware of possible criminal charges and your right to remain silent during these investigations.

Even if the Department does not forward charges to the State's Attorney's Office or involve law enforcement, there is still a confusing administrative process, which can result in people being found "indicated", "unsubstantiated", or "ruled out".  With each of these findings, there are administrative consequences that you need to be made aware of, so you need to have a lawyer in your corner.

If the Department of Social Services or Child Protective Services have contacted you, contact us immediately.