Parents who cannot afford to hire their own attorney in Family Court in NYC are assigned attorneys to them by the Court. These attorneys are called 18B attorneys and are private lawyers that are paid by the court to represent parents. Many parents have expressed frustration with using 18B attorneys, stating that they do nothing for them. In reality, many of these attorneys are excellent lawyers. The problem arises when they are overwhelmed by cases that they cannot give sufficient time to the client to discuss their case. It is not the fault of the attorneys. No attorney can properly handle many cases at once. There is a limit to the time and effort that each attorney can give. We have always strongly urged parents to hire their own Family Court lawyers when possible. Make sure to hire someone who is familiar with NYC courts and has experience. Fighting ACS is not a part time job. They use all sorts of tactics in court to attack the parent. Try and hire your own attorney whenever possible.BROOKLYNACSLAWYER.COM
Supreme Court of the State of New York Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department AD3d Argued - May 17, 2022 FRANCESCA E. CONNOLLY, J.P. JOSEPH J. MALTESE PAUL WOOTEN LARA J. GENOVESI, JJ. 2021-07543 DECISION & ORDER In the Matter of Lexis B. (Anonymous). Administration for Children’s Services, petitioner-respondent; Natalia B. (Anonymous), appellant, et al., respondent. (Proceeding No. 1) In the Matter of Joseph B. (Anonymous). Administration for Children’s Services, petitioner-respondent; Natalia B. (Anonymous), appellant, et al., respondent. (Proceeding No. 2) (Docket Nos. N-1916-21, N-1917-21) Michael S. Discioarro, New York, NY, for appellant. Sylvia O. Hinds-Radix, Corporation Counsel, New York, NY (Deborah A. Brenner and Andrea Nishi of counsel), for petitioner-respondent. Anne M. Serby, Long Beach, NY, attorney for the child Lexis B. In related proceedings pursuant to Family Court Act article 10, the mother appeals from an order of the Family Court, Queens County ...
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