Child welfare lawyers in Pima 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 Pima 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.
Pima County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service - The Pima County Bar Association sponsors a Lawyer Referral Service that helps the public find a qualified attorney in Tucson, Arizona, and the surrounding areas of Pima County. Attorneys that serve on the panels are experienced in one of 36 different practice areas and practice in the greater Tucson area. When you call the service a trained staff person will refer you to a local attorney with experience in the needed practice area. In exchange for a $35 consultation fee you will receive a 30 minute consultation with the attorney.