David C. Dickey, Esq.
Protecting Parents’ Rights.Advocating for Children.
Los Angeles CPS Defense & Juvenile Dependency Attorney
David C. Dickey, Esq. provides legal representation for parents throughout Los Angeles County facing Child Protective Services investigations, juvenile dependency proceedings, child removal, parental rights disputes in dependency court, and dependency appeals.
Primary Practice
When the state is involved with your family, experience in dependency court matters.
Juvenile Dependency
Representation for Los Angeles County parents from the first CPS or DCFS contact through dependency court hearings and appellate review.
- CPS defense
- DCFS investigations
- Child removal & reunification
- Juvenile dependency court
- Parental rights & 366.26 hearings
- Dependency appeals
Also Advising Families On
Special Education & IEP Matters
Attorney.
Advocate.
Litigator.
David C. Dickey brings daily dependency courtroom experience and appellate practice to every matter—with careful preparation, clear communication, and a practical understanding of the challenges families face.
About DavidBackground
Grounded in the courtroom and on appeal
Dependency Courtroom Practice
Represented parents with Los Angeles Dependency Lawyers, Inc., including contested hearings, trials, and work in a dedicated ICWA courtroom.
Dependency Appeals
Represents parents in juvenile dependency appeals as a California Appellate Project panel attorney.
IEP Advocacy
Helped establish an IEP legal clinic that supported hundreds of families with IEPs, evaluations, services, and placement concerns.
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Talk Through Your Situation
Whether you are facing a CPS investigation, a dependency hearing, or an appeal, you do not have to navigate it alone. Contact the office to discuss your circumstances and available legal options.