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Bay Area Dependency and Family Lawyers
We provide experienced legal representation across every corner of family law. From CPS/DCFS defense to restraining orders and marital agreements, we are here to protect what matters most to you and your family.
You do not have to sort it out alone. We will advocate for you, answer the questions no one else will answer, and tell you exactly what to do next.
You deserve an attorney who is going to fight for you and win.
Trusted by California parents in dependency and family court
Representing clients across the Bay Area, Central and Northern California
A CACI listing or a letter from your board? See how we handle it"Ray is amazing and fast-paced. Always answers immediately and helps guide you through everything. The only attorney I would recommend to family and friends."
— Perry, California Parent
Individual results vary. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
CPS cases, family law cases, and everything in between.
Same firm, same attorney. If you are facing a divorce, a custody fight, a restraining order, or a support order in California, you are in the right place.
CPS investigations & juvenile court
- Detention & jurisdiction hearings
- Reunification case plans
- CACI listings
- Licensing board inquiries
Divorce, custody, DVRO & support
- Divorce & legal separation
- Custody & parenting plans
- Domestic violence restraining orders
- Child and spousal support
Not sure which one you are in? .
Choose the level of representation that fits your case.
Both start with a complimentary consultation. We will tell you honestly which one your case calls for before you commit to anything.
Attorneys of record for your whole case
$25,000 flat fee
Payment plans available. One fee from the detention hearing through the end of reunification — no hourly billing.
See what the fee coversAttorney guidance while you lead your case
$759 a month
One hour of attorney time each month, document review, and written answers to your questions. Cancel anytime.
See the membershipServing every county from Santa Barbara north to the Oregon border.See the counties we serve
Parent Defense California Legal Team
Dependency & Family Law Attorneys
Practice Areas
California dependency & family law
Experience
Extensive experience in California dependency and family law
Representation
Attorneys of record — full engagement at every hearing
Response Time
Within 24 hours
Extensive Experience in Dependency Court
Our team is built around California dependency law — and we handle the family law matter that so often runs alongside it: divorce, child custody, domestic violence restraining orders, and child support. Most of our attorneys have focused on dependency for the majority of their careers, and have personally carried cases through every stage: detention, jurisdiction, disposition, and reunification.
That depth of experience is why California parents and families trust us with the case that carries the most at stake. We know what judges look for, what caseworkers won't tell you, and the questions you don't know to ask yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
We understand you have questions. Here are the most common ones.
Legal Disclaimer: Parent Defense California is a California law practice serving parents in juvenile dependency cases and in family law matters — divorce, child custody, domestic violence restraining orders, and child support. Full representation — appearing at hearings, filing on your behalf, and serving as your attorney of record — is offered by case review only under a signed Flat Fee Full Representation Agreement. The membership is a separate limited-scope service: attorney guidance and strategy without court appearances or filings. No attorney-client relationship is formed until a written agreement is signed, and the applicable agreement sets the scope of the work.