Child Protective Services
When CPS becomes involved, every decision deserves a strategy.
A CPS matter can move quickly and place parental rights, family relationships and a child’s future at stake. Sheri’s prior work prosecuting child abuse and neglect cases gives her a practical understanding of the process from the inside.
Scope of representation
CPS representation for families
- Parents facing CPS investigation or intervention
- Court proceedings involving abuse or neglect allegations
- Relatives seeking placement or conservatorship
- Grandparents seeking to protect a grandchild
- Cases connected to custody or adoption
- Procedural guidance through a fast-moving case
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Why the approach matters
Experience with the system—and the human stakes.
Sheri served in the Bexar County District Attorney’s Special Crimes Unit and handled child abuse and neglect matters. She now uses that perspective to help families understand what is happening, what matters most and how to respond.
The goal is not simply to react to each new development. It is to build a coherent strategy around the family’s long-term interests.
Before the consultation
Four things that help Sheri understand the matter faster.
You do not need to organize a perfect file. Start with what you have and identify any immediate deadline.
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Any CPS notice, safety plan or court document
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The name and contact information of the assigned caseworker
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A factual timeline of contacts and events
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The date and time of the next meeting or hearing
General questions
A useful place to begin.
These answers are general information, not legal advice for a specific situation.
When should I contact a lawyer about CPS?
As early as possible. A lawyer can review the documents, explain the process and help you prepare before important meetings or hearings.
Do you represent grandparents and other relatives?
Yes. Sheri works with grandparents and relatives whose placement, conservatorship or family rights may be involved.
What makes Sheri’s CPS background different?
Before private practice, she handled child abuse and neglect cases as a Bexar County assistant district attorney. That experience informs how she evaluates CPS procedure and evidence.