Child Abuse

Orange County Child Abuse Defense Attorney

Child abuse charges are very serious and can be highly sensational. When the State of California becomes involved in investigating a case or bringing a child abuse charge, a single incident (or a false charge) can spiral out of control.

I'm attorney Barney B. Gibbs and I've been defending people on child abuse charges for more than 25 years. In my experience, child abuse charges come up in two situations: when the other parent is making a false charge of abuse a family conflict or divorce situation, and when a parent has disciplined a child. Sometimes that discipline was out of bounds; sometimes it was not.

Whatever the situation that led up to you being arrested and charged with child abuse, I can help. Contact my Tustin law office for a free initial consultation. I am available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, and I can meet you in jail. I will fight to get you reasonable bail or bond or to keep you out of jail.

Experienced Defense when it Counts

It's particularly important to work with an experienced attorney if you're facing child abuse charges. These are serious, highly emotional cases that can attract a lot of attention, can ruin a person's reputation, and can destroy a family. Before a lawyer decides to bring a child abuse case to court, he or she had better understand what might happen in trial.

I've been defending people on child abuse charges for more than 25 years. I understand the challenge you face.

Defense Against Child Abuse Charges

Parents do have a right to discipline a child. It's not enough to have a doctor come in and say that a bruise was caused by abuse. There needs to be more evidence. But juries are very sensitive to injuries to children. Having the evidence and putting it into the right context is critical.

I investigate child abuse charges, using a professional investigator and child psychology experts. I advise clients on actions they can take immediately to put their case in a better light and ways they can work with the county to prevent removal of a child from parental custody or to regain custody.

For a free consultation about your legal options if you've been charged with physical abuse of a child, domestic violence or neglect, contact me or call 714-838-9019. I will personally handle all aspects of your case.