Oregon Attorney Handling Department of Human Services Cases
When dealing with legal cases that involve the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS), it is important that you have qualified representation that can aggressively stand up and fight for your rights.
If you are facing issues with DHS, turn to me, attorney Kathleen E. Bergland in Portland, Oregon. I feel strongly about the bonds of families and work hard to preserve those whenever possible. I take the time to get to know my clients, gaining a full understanding of how legal issues are impacting their lives.
Dependency Hearings and Shelter Care Hearings
I pride myself on using my knowledge and experience when handling cases involving the Department of Human Services. I authored a chapter in the Oregon Bar Association's current book on Juvenile Law dealing with Preadjudication Procedures and Shelter Hearings. If you are facing dependency or shelter care hearings, it is important that you act immediately and retain counsel in order to prevent yourself from losing your child and possibly having future children removed from your care as well. If you are facing a shelter care hearing you must ACT NOW! Decisions made at this hearing are critical to not losing your child.
Grandparents' Rights
Grandparents' rights must be protected whenever changes occur to child custody or parental rights. I am dedicated to protecting the rights of grandparents and extended family members whenever necessary. I help grandparents fight for custody or visitation when their children are involved in a divorce or other custody dispute. I even worked in conjunction with the Oregon State Legislature to pass laws that preserve grandparents' rights. If DHS is terminating your child's parental rights, you must act to preserve your rights as grandparent to be part of your grandchilds' life.
Abuse Cases
I also represent the rights of individuals and families in domestic abuse, non accidental trauma and Shaken Baby Syndrome cases. My firm can deal with the criminal side of these cases along with the involvement of DHS.
Trust your DHS case to me, a lawyer who takes the time to understand your situation and needs. Contact my office, the law firm of Kathleen E. Bergland, today and schedule a free initial consultation.
Free consultations. Available evenings and weekends by appointment.
Kathleen E. Bergland
Criminal Defense Attorney
1314 NW Irving Street, #207
Portland, OR 97209
Phone: 503-227-5625
Fax: 503-228-9860
From its law office in Portland, Oregon, the law firm of Kathleen E. Bergland serves clients throughout Portland Metro, Baker Valley, and Eastern Oregon, including Baker City, Vancouver, Eugene, Salem, Pendleton, Baker County, Multnomah County, Washington County, Jefferson County, Clackamas County, Polk County, Coos County, Grant County, Union County, Lane County, Klamath County and Linn County.
