Child Advocacy

Sadly, millions of children will be thrust into the American legal system for a variety of reasons. These include: divorcing parents, neglectful or abusive homes, paternity issues, injury from negligently designed products and toys, and harm from neglectful medical care. Too often, these children lack effective legal representation to ensure that their interests are recognized and protected.

Frequently, children’s civil rights are most neglected in our legal process. Although youth, like adults, have a fundamental constitutional right to due process, their rights are too easily disregarded. Contrary to popular belief, children are not always incompetent to express their own thoughts and desires solely because of age. Courts have started to recognize that children may need separate counsel in cases regarding abuse and neglect, paternity decisions, custody disputes, health care, education, and a host of other issues.
Children’s rights need zealous defense. When a child is injured by a defective product or the subject of negligent medical care, competent caring legal representation is required to assure that the child is provided every avenue for rehabilitation, recovery and future medical needs.

If you know a child who needs help in the legal system, call us. We have the experience to help.