DSS directors and attorneys, GAL advocates for children, and judges in Western NC all agree that “Every child deserves a safe and nurturing home. Let’s not fail them. Start by paying parent attorneys fairly.” Read more at: https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article311857697.html
Defending Parents,
Keeping Families Together
We provide and promote high quality legal representation for parents affected by the child welfare system (DSS).
Recent News
New Child Welfare Specialists
Congratulations to parent attorneys Danielle Caldwell and Jason Senges! They are the two of the most recent class of child welfare specialists. Both Danielle and Jason met all of the requirements to be certified by the Board of Legal Specialization on December 6, 2024. They and other new specialists were recognized at the Board of […]
OPD Welcomes New Assistant Parent Defender
Benjamin J. Kull, Assistant Parent Defender, is a 2006 graduate of the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law. Before joining the office, he represented parents and criminal defendants in court-appointed appeals for five years. He also previously served as an Assistant Attorney General at the North Carolina Department of Justice […]