Child Abuse Defense

Riverside, California, Child Abuse Lawyer

Experienced Defense Against Child Abuse Charges

The serious ramifications of a charge of domestic abuse, child endangerment or child abuse require immediate intervention by an experienced attorney. The law firm of Daniel L. Greenberg, P.L.C., has represented hundreds of men and women arrested for child abuse or other domestic abuse in Southern California. Find out how we can help in a free consultation.

As a former prosecutor and a criminal defense lawyer of more than 30 years, I have been on both sides of this issue. I provide compassionate legal counsel and vigorous protection of my clients' interests to avoid jail time, loss of custody and other consequences of child abuse convictions. Based in Riverside, California, I take child abuse cases in Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange and Los Angeles Counties.

In California, you can face child abuse charges for physical abuse as well as endangerment:

• Child endangerment: speeding or reckless driving with a child in the vehicle, drinking and driving with a child in the car or leaving young children home alone
• Physical abuse of a child: striking, shoving, cruel punishment or causing physical injury or impairment

In addition, a parent or caregiver's failure to act or report known child abuse or neglect can be charged as if the parent or caregiver was the one causing the abuse.

The Stakes are High in Child Abuse Cases

Allegations of child abuse or neglect can result in lasting consequences, even if you are not convicted. Absent a conviction, child abuse allegations can destroy your reputation, break up your family and significantly debilitate ongoing relationships with your spouse and child. Additionally, if convicted, child abuse charges can result in double the consequences of criminal charges and loss of custody/visitation. Child Protective Services may also remove the child from the home pending the outcome of the case.

We will fight for your rights as a parent in the CPS case while defending you in the criminal case for child abuse or domestic violence. Additionally, if a temporary restraining order was filed, we can work to get restricting conditions of the restraining order removed. We can work with CPS and the court to gain supervised visitation, and seek reduced charges to avoid or minimize jail or prison time. In some domestic abuse or child abuse cases, we can negotiate a probation program for abusers that may include anger management, parenting classes and alcohol or drug treatment.

Your freedom and your family are at stake.

Contact a proven child abuse attorney who can assert your rights and challenge weaknesses in the state's case. We offer a free consultation and our phones are answered 24 hours a day.