NEW YORK CITY ACS DEFENSE LAWYER

 The vast majority of parents are simply shocked when they see what ACS workers try and accuse them of. The ACS worker pays a two-sided game. When she first contacts the parents she advises them that this is a routine investigation and that they should comply to make things easier and that there is no reason to hire an attorney because the case " is not in court". Meanwhile, at every step, the ACS worker and her supervisor is preparing the case for court and to present to a judge and accuse the parents of neglect or abuse. The most shocking moment for a parent is when they arrive at court and are presented with a copy of the charges that have been filed with the court. Blatant lies will suddenly appear in what is called the petition and this is what is presented to a judge as the truth. It is this two-sided game tat allows ACS workers to operate. The biggest lies they tell is to claim that the parents made certain statements that prove they are abusing their children. And ...

New York City has made an incredible transformation in the last 20 years. NYC is now a wealthy thriving metropolis that is the envy of the world. The top talents of any field are here.  As a result, many families are struggling financially because of skyrocketing rents. This is especially true in the black community. This is where ACS is most aggressive. ACS workers target single black mothers at an alarming rate. It has been called the new family Jim Crow. ACS workers are quick to tear apart black mothers from their children and place them into foster care and place the mother into a shelter. Many single black mothers are told, "quite your job, you can go to a shelter." This adds to the ACS statistics and allows millions of dollars to flow to ACS and the foster care system. Where are the courts in all of this? Largely, the vast majority of Family Court judges are intimidated by ACS. It is politically easier for them to rubber stamp an ACS request then it is to actually h...

Many parents frustrated with ACS, try to file complaints against the ACS worker. They usually fail because the parent will try to file the complaint against the worker with the supervisor. The ACS supervisors are simply not interested in hearing the parent's complaint. They are complicit in attacking the parents. They will also lie to the parents at every turn. There is no place in ACS for parents to file a complaint. Any complaints against ACS has to go to an outside agency. BROOKLYNACSATTORNEY.COM

This is a common question we receive from parents. The answer is simple, NO. You as the parent must advise the ACS worker that you will not allow them to speak with your child alone. You must also contact the child's school and advise them that they are not to allow the ACS worker to speak to your child. ACS workers will manipulate a child's statement or simply lie about them. If ACS workers want to speak to your child, they can go get a court order and then the matter can be dealt with in court. As soon as an ACS worker wants to speak to your child, contact an ACS lawyer to protect your rights. BROOKLYNACSATTORNEY.COM FIGHTACS.COM

parents often ask if ACS will take them to court. To begin with the tactic of the ACS worker is to always threaten to take the parent to court if they do not "cooperate". You will hear this often from an ACS worker. In our experience here are the types of cases that ACS most often takes a parent to court for. 1. Sex abuse allegations 2. Domestic violence allegations 3. Physical abuse cases 4. Drug abuse cases 5. Alcohol abuse by the parent It is crucially important to remember not to speak to the ACS worker, They do not record the interviews in any way, and this allows them to lie in court with impunity. As soon as you are contacted by an ACS worker, call an attorney and protect your rights. BROOKLYNACSLAWYER.COM FIGHTACS.COM

This is actually a common question asked of ACS workers. Their answer is always, NO! They will advise the parents that they do not need a lawyer because the case is not in court. The ACS worker does this simply to make her job easier. Without the advice of an attorney, the parent is at the mercy of the ACS worker. Thus, the ACS worker will demand that the parent follow or orders or they will take " court action" against the parent. ACS relies on threats and intimidation to force parents to comply. Do not be mislead. As soon as you are aware that ACS is investigating your family, contact an attorney. Protect your rights and your family. BROOKLYNACSLAWYER.COM BROOKLYNACSATTORNEY.COM

One of the most intrusive things that can happen to a parent in NYC is the surprise ACS home visit. This can be very startling for parents. ACS uses this tactic on a daily basis. The ACS worker had  a huge advantage when a parent is unaware that they are coming. They use this surprise to demand that the parent follow their orders. When a parent asks for an attorney, the ACS worker will reply that they do not need one because the case is not in court. There are some basic things you must do: 1. Demand photo ID and a business card. ACS workers do not like to give out their business cards because they don't want the parent knowing who they are. 2. Record the entire episode on your cell phone. This is legal and tell the worker you are recording her. 3. do not answer any questions without an ACS attorney. 4. Do not let them enter your home without a warrant signed by a judge. 5. Do not be bullied by ACS tactics. You have a right to counsel in New York, use it. BROOKLYNACS...

With the new school year, the department of education in NYC will once again begin to call ACS on parents. The NYC DOE is a highly dysfunctional bureaucracy which is most interested in self preservation. The minute a teacher has a disagreement with a parent the DOE calls acs in order to protect their political turf. Parents must be very careful when dealing with school officials, the DOE is simply a recruiting agency for ACS workers. BROOKLYNACSATTORNEY.COM FIGHTACS.COM