Boston DCF Investigations Attorney

Massachusetts DCF Case Appeal Lawyer

When parents or stepparents are charged with crimes, the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families may initiate a parallel investigation into the children's safety in the home. Because of DCF investigations, parents face conflicting priorities. They have the right to remain silent in the criminal proceedings; however, they will be strongly pressured to give information to the DCF investigation in order to keep custody of their children.

Boston criminal defense attorney David Yannetti has over twenty years criminal law experience, including substantial work on behalf of clients with children. He is sensitive to the special issues presented in criminal proceedings against parents and stepparents.

Attorney Yannetti is not himself a DCF case lawyer. He will focus on the criminal charges against you and coordinate your defense with the DCF investigation into your children's safety. Mr. Yannetti will provide regular advice about how to respond — or not respond — to questions from the DCF investigation. If asked, he can provide referrals to experienced probate and DCF lawyers in the Boston area. Your DCF lawyer will navigate the DCF investigation process at the same time as Attorney Yannetti works your case through the criminal justice system.

In criminal cases against parents with children, Attorney Yannetti understands the importance of preserving his clients' right against self-incrimination without negatively affecting clients' paramount interest in not losing access to their children.

If you are a parent or stepparent facing criminal charges involving domestic violence, assault, drunk driving with a child in the car, or other criminal charges that raise official questions about your children's safety, seek legal advice as early as possible to protect your constitutional rights as a criminal defendant and as a parent.

Free Phone Consultation: Contact Boston criminal defense lawyer David Yannetti.