Child welfare lawyers in Maricopa County, Arizona represent the legal interests of minors before the court and the legal system. Child welfare law attorneys might be privately retained, serve as a guardian ad litem or be appointed by the court to represent the best interests of a child. Issues for child welfare law include emergency custody hearings, child neglect or child support determinations, temporary custody, foster care, permanency planning, terminating parental rights, guardianship cases and adoptions. Child welfare lawyers in Maricopa County, Arizona may work in private practice or for government agencies including child protective services, social services, or the foster care system.
National Association of Counsel for Children - NACC is accredited by the ABA to certify attorneys as child welfare law specialists and works to improve the quality of legal representation of children in dependency, juvenile delinquency, and family law cases.
Maricopa County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service - Since 1964, the Lawyer Referral Service sponsored by the Maricopa County Bar Association has been helping the public and local businesses find a qualified attorney in Phoenix and the surrounding areas of Maricopa County, Arizona. With more than 250 attorneys serving on various panels, the Lawyer Referral Service has qualified attorneys experienced in a wide range of cases. For a $40 consultation fee you receive a 30 minute consultation to discuss your case with an experienced attorney. The fee is waived for workers' compensation, personal injury, social security disability, and DUI cases.