Protecting Your Rights. Keeping Families Together.

If you have been contacted by a social worker, received a notice of a Child Protective Services (CPS/DCFS) investigation, or are facing a dependency petition in California court, you are likely feeling overwhelmed, confused, and terrified of losing your children.

Don't navigate this complex, high-stakes system alone.

I am Chris Caraway, a dedicated California defense attorney specializing in juvenile dependency law. I offer personalized, compassionate, and aggressive representation to parents and families fighting to keep their children home or to reunify after removal.

Unlike large firms or overloaded public defenders, I provide:

• Direct Access: You speak directly with me, not a paralegal or junior associate.

• Tailored Strategies: Every family is unique. I develop a customized defense plan, focusing on your specific circumstances.

• Intensive Focus: I limit my caseload to ensure your case receives the attention it deserves.

How I Can Help You

I guide clients through every phase of the California dependency process, acting as a shield between you and the government:

• CPS/DCFS Investigations: Immediate advice to prevent wrongful allegations (DO NOT talk to social workers alone).

• Detention Hearings: Fighting to prevent the initial removal of your children from your home.

• Jurisdiction & Disposition Hearings: Challenging the evidence and allegations of abuse or neglect (WIC 300).

• Reunification & Case Plans: Assisting you in navigating the court-ordered services to get your children back.

• Relative/Kinship Representation: Helping grandparents or relatives seek placement of children.

Act Immediately – Your Rights Are at Stake

In California, dependency cases move much faster than criminal cases. The moment a petition is filed, a strict timeline begins. Proactive, experienced legal advocacy is crucial to ensuring your voice is heard.

Do not wait. Contact the Law Office of Chris Caraway for a confidential, free consultation to discuss your case. (530) 591-4304

Disclaimer: The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship.