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When San Bernardino County Children and Family Services (CFS) contacts your family, it is natural to have questions. Many parents have never dealt with Child Protective Services before and are unsure whether they should speak with a social worker, allow interviews, or wait until a court case is filed before contacting an attorney. The decisions…

Author: Mohammad Abuershaid, Attorney at LawALL Trial LawyersPractice Area: California Juvenile Dependency and CPS Defense If Child Protective Services (CPS) contacts your family in Redlands, do not assume that a report means the allegations are true or that your child will automatically be removed. In San Bernardino County, every CPS investigation follows a legal process…

Few allegations move a CPS case forward faster than substance abuse, and families in Riverside are no exception. Whether it’s a positive drug test at a hospital, a report from a family member, or an arrest, allegations involving drugs or alcohol can trigger an immediate investigation and, in some cases, removal of a child from…

Who Will Represent You in a San Bernardino County CFS Case — and How to Verify It Meet Mohammad “Mo” Abuershaid, founding partner of ALL Trial Lawyers and lead dependency practitioner, with 50+ years of combined firm experience behind every case. When San Bernardino County Children and Family Services (CFS) opens an investigation, the timeline…

Author: Mohammad “Mo” Abuershaid, Founding Partner, ALL Trial Lawyers | California Bar No. 297270 | Juvenile Dependency Defense AttorneyReviewed: July 25, 2026 | Practicing in California since 2014 If Child Protective Services (CPS) or San Bernardino County Children and Family Services (CFS) contacts you, one of the most important decisions you can make is choosing…

Your Rights Do Not End When the San Bernardino Dependency Court Rules — Here Is What Comes Next When the San Bernardino County Juvenile Court issues a ruling that goes against you — whether that is a finding that your child is a dependent of the court, a denial of reunification services, or a termination…

Understanding the Role of a Court-Appointed Special Advocate in Your Child’s Dependency Case in San Bernardino If you are a parent involved in a juvenile dependency case in San Bernardino, you may find that someone you have never met is spending time with your child, visiting their school and placement, interviewing the people in your…

The next few minutes matter. This page explains your rights during a San Bernardino County CPS investigation in plain language: what to say, whether to let the social worker in, and what happens next. Read it now, and call if you need help. Call (866) 811-4255 — Free & Confidential The short answer If a…

Serving families throughout San Bernardino County | Children and Family Services (CFS) Defense | Available 24/7 FREE CONSULTATION — CALL 866-811-4255 NOW ALL Trial Lawyers | Mohammad Abuershaid, Esq. | Available 24/7 Facing a CPS Investigation in San Bernardino County? You Need an Attorney Today. When CPS knocks on your door in San Bernardino County,…

CPS and Hospitals in the Inland Empire: What San Bernardino Families Face San Bernardino County is the largest county by area in the contiguous United States, and its hospitals serve a massive and diverse population. Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital in Loma Linda is one of the region’s premier pediatric facilities and a major hub…