If ACS has filed a petition for neglect or abuse agains you, you must appear in family court. Each county in New York City has its own family court. When appearing in court, you must be on time and appear neatly dressed. Do not speak in court or yell at the ACS workers or lawyers. It is also very important to hire your own attorney to represent your interests. The attorneys that are appointed by the court to represent people in family court can often be very good attorneys. However, they often have too many cases and cannot give you the attention your case deserves.
You want a truly independent lawyer representing you in court. One that will fight for your rights and your family's rights to be free from ACS harrassment.If you have a family court date coming up, contact The Law Offices of Michael S. Discioarro, LLC at 917-519-8417 and let us speak for you in court.