CPS Hospital Intervention Defense
CPS can act within hours at hospitals, removing children without court orders. Our defense attorneys know their protocols, your rights, and how to intervene immediately to protect your family.
We respond within 15 minutes during business hours and are on-call 24/7 for emergencies.
An attorney will call you within 15 minutes. If this is an emergency, call us directly: (866) 811-4255
At a hospital, CPS can initiate emergency removal if they believe a child is in immediate danger: no court order required. Once removed, reunification becomes a lengthy legal process.
Hospital staff are mandated reporters. A single statement: even an innocent one: can open an investigation. Families often don't realize they have the right to speak with an attorney first.
When an attorney is present or reachable, CPS must follow stricter protocols. We can advise you in real time, respond to the hospital, and begin filing protective motions within hours.
You have the right to remain silent, the right to an attorney, and the right to contest any removal order. Our attorneys know the dependency court system across all five Southern California counties.
Our attorneys are licensed and practice in dependency courts across all five counties. Whether your child is at CHOC, Cedars-Sinai, Rady Children's, Loma Linda, or any regional hospital: we can respond.
CHOC Children's · Orange County Superior Court
CPS: Orange County Social Services Agency
Children's Hospital LA · Cedars-Sinai · UCLA Medical
DCFS (Dept. of Children & Family Services)
Rady Children's Hospital · UC San Diego Health
CPS: HHSA Child Welfare Services
Riverside University Health · Desert Regional
CPS: DPSS Child Protective Services
Loma Linda University Children's · St. Bernardine
CPS: Children & Family Services Division
Every family's situation is unique. These are real experiences from clients we've represented across Southern California.
★★★★★"CPS arrived at the hospital while our daughter was being treated. We had no idea what to do. Within two hours of calling, an attorney was on the phone with the social worker directly. Our daughter was never removed."
★★★★★"I made the mistake of answering questions without an attorney present. By the time I called, CPS had already filed for detention. They fought through the dependency hearing and our son was home within 10 days."
★★★★★"Professional, discreet, and genuinely effective. They understood the hospital environment and how social workers operate. I never felt like just a case number."
★★★★★"Worth every penny. When minutes matter and your family is at risk, you need someone who picks up the phone and knows exactly what to say to CPS. They do."
Every minute counts. These answers help you understand your situation while you wait for counsel to arrive.
Speak With an Attorney NowNo. You have the right to remain silent and to consult with an attorney before answering any questions. Politely telling a social worker "I would like to speak with my attorney before answering any questions" is your legal right and cannot be used against you.
Yes: under California Welfare & Institutions Code § 300, CPS can initiate an emergency removal if they determine a child is in "immediate danger." This can happen without a court order. An attorney's presence significantly changes the dynamic and forces them to follow strict legal protocols.
As little as possible. State your name, confirm you are the parent or guardian, and then say: "I am invoking my right to counsel. I will not be answering further questions until I have spoken with my attorney." Then call us immediately.
We do not offer pro bono representation. We serve families who understand that experienced, responsive legal representation has real value when their children's safety is at stake. We offer a free initial consultation to assess your situation and provide transparent fee information upfront.
You must act immediately. California law requires a detention hearing within 72 hours of removal. This is your first critical opportunity to challenge the removal and have your child returned. Call us now. Every hour matters.
We practice in dependency courts across Orange County, Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County. We are familiar with local courts, judges, and CPS procedures in each jurisdiction.
Don't negotiate your family's future alone. Our attorneys have one job right now. Protecting families like yours.
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