Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada Voulentters

Two sisters, ages 4 and 3, are in the protective custody of DFS due to parental drug use, improper supervision, and lack of resources. At this time, these two minor girls are in need of an attorney to represent them. Next Hearing(s): Status Check Hearing on 7/30/2024 at 11:00am and Permanency Planning Hearing on 12/3/2024 at 2:15pm in Courtroom 11.

Three siblings—a 12-year-old boy, 8-year-old girl, and 3-year-old girl—came into the custody of DFS after drugs and weapons were found in the home. Mother appealed the decision to terminate her parental rights. Four other siblings on this case already have a separate attorney. At this time, these three siblings are in need of an attorney to represent them.  Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 7/31/2024 at 2:00pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 1/29/2025 at 2:00pm in Courtroom 13.

Two brothers, ages 13 and 10, came into the custody of the Department due to neglect, parental domestic violence, and drug use. At this time, these two boys are in need of an attorney to represent them. Next Hearing(s): Petition And Motion To Change The Name of A Minor on 7/16/2024 at 11:00am and Permanency Planning Hearing on 12/31/24 at 2:15pm in Courtroom 11.

DFS removed a newborn baby boy due to the mother’s extensive mental health issues and the father’s lack of protective capacity. The family has prior history with the Department, and other minor children have been removed from their care. At this time, this newborn baby boy is in need of an attorney to represent him. Next Hearing(s): Disposition Hearing on 7/2/2024 at 1:00pm and Permanency Placement Hearing on 11/7/2024 at 3:00pm in Courtroom 12.

A 9-year old boy came into the custody of Family Services due to parental drug use, parental failure to protect from domestic violence, improper supervision, and lack of resources. At this time, this minor boy is in need of an attorney to represent him. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 7/24/2024 at 2:00pm and Permanency Placement Hearing on 1/22/2025 at 2:00pm in Courtroom 13.

Two brothers, a 2-year-old and a 9-month old, came into the custody of Family Services due to parental domestic violence, failure to protect from domestic violence, lack of resources, and environmental danger. At this time, these two infant boys are in need of an attorney to represent them. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 9/5/2024 at 2:30pm in Courtroom 12.

Three brothers—ages 15, 8, and 5—came into DFS custody over concerns of the parent’s physical abuse of their stepsiblings. The stepsiblings are the biological children of father on this case and they are the main victims on the case; however, all children were removed. At this time, these three boys are in need of an attorney to represent them. Next Hearing(s): Permanency Planning Hearing on 9/25/2024 at 10:45am in Courtroom 11.

Four siblings—ages 7, 5, 4, and 1—were removed from their home and came into the custody of DFS along with their three older siblings, who have a separate case. DFS removed the minor children because of disclosures to school personnel about ongoing domestic violence. The family has extensive history with CPS and other ongoing cases. At this time, these young children are in need of an attorney to represent them. Next Hearing(s): 157 Hearing on 8/19/2024 at 1:30pm. Permanency Planning Hearing on 10/21/2024 at 1:30pm. Review Hearing on 4/21/2025 at 1:30pm in Courtroom 10.

A 4-month old baby girl was removed from her home by DFS due to concerns regarding the parents’ ability to provide for her. Both parents reported to be homeless, and there are also reports of domestic violence between them. Additionally, the mother has been diagnosed with pervasive development disorder. At this time, this baby girl needs an attorney to represent her. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 8/13/2024 at 3:00pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 2/11/2025 at 2:00pm in Courtroom 10.

A 15-year-old boy is in the custody of DFS due to allegations of inadequate supervision. He lived with his maternal grandmother under guardianship while his mother was in prison. After the grandmother passed away, his uncle was caring for the minor. However, his uncle is no longer able to care for him because he alleges the minor has become aggressive towards him. His mother is still in prison and his father refuses to take custody of the minor. At this time, this minor needs an attorney to represent him. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 9/10/2024 at 3:00pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 3/4/2025 at 2:15pm in Courtroom 11.

Two brothers, ages 12 and 10, are in the custody of DFS due to allegations of physical risk and inadequate supervision by their mother. At the time of police’s intervention, police noted that the mother was under the influence of drugs, which she later admitted to. The mother also suffers from mental health issues, which seem to be untreated. At this time, these two young boys need an attorney to represent them. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 10/24/2024 at 3:00pm in Courtroom 12.

DFS has taken custody of three siblings—a 7-year-old boy, a 6-year-old girl, and a newborn—due to the mother’s drug use. DFS reported that the mother’s drug use and untreated mental health conditions compromise her ability to care for the children. The father is reported to be deceased. At this time, these young children need an attorney to represent them. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 9/17/2024 at 3:00pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 3/18/2025 at 2:15pm in Courtroom 11.

Two siblings, an 8-year old girl and a 5-year old boy, were removed from their home and are now in the custody of DFS due to mother’s lack of protective capacity. The stepfather sexually abused the minor girl, and the mother neglected to protect the minor children. Both the mother and stepfather are serving time for crimes committed in separate cases. At this time, these children are in need of an attorney to represent them. Next Hearing(s): Further Proceedings Hearing (mother) on 7/31/2024 at 1:15pm. Review Hearing on 9/18/2024 at 10:45am. Permanency Planning Hearing on 3/19/2025 at 10:45am in Courtroom 11.

A group of siblings—a 4-year-old girl, 3-year-old girl, and infant baby boy—was removed from their home along with their two older brothers, who have a separate case. The Department removed the children after allegations of the mother’s lack of protective capacity and improper supervision. The mother informed the Department about the potential risk of sexual abuse to the oldest boys by their grandfather, yet she gave him access to all the minor children by letting him live in the same home as them. At this time, these young children need an attorney to represent them. Next Hearing(s): Plea Hearing on 6/26/2024 at 9:45am in Courtroom 11.

A group of three siblings—ages 12, 2, and 1—were removed from their home along with their two older siblings, who have separate cases. DFS took custody of the minors due to allegations of physical abuse, failure to protect, and threat of harm. The one-year-old sustained several unexplained fractures, which a medical review deemed non-accidental. The parents also have a history of domestic violence. At this time, these minor children need an attorney to represent them. Next Hearing(s): Permanency Planning Hearing on 10/16/2024 at 2:00pm in Courtroom 9.

A one-year old baby girl is now in the custody of DFS due to allegations of parental drug use and domestic violence. The mother engaged in a violent altercation in her home with her mother and siblings, and the baby sustained injuries. The mother was arrested and charged with child abuse and neglect. The whereabouts of the father are unknown. At this time, this infant girl needs an attorney to represent her. Next Hearing(s): Plea/Review Hearing on 11/13/2024 at 2:00pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 5/14/25 at 2:00pm in Courtroom 9.

DFS took custody of three siblings—ages 9, 5, and 1—due to allegations of parental abuse and neglect. The Department has been involved with the family on multiple occasions due to the mother’s alcohol abuse and the father’s history of domestic violence against the mother. At this time, these minor children need an attorney to represent them. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 9/3/2024 at 3:45pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 3/4/2025 at 2:15pm in Courtroom 11.

DFS took custody of an 11-year old girl after allegations of sexual abuse by a man. The girl’s mother knew this man was a registered Tier I sex offender. At the time that the minor disclosed this to the mother, the mother failed to report it to the authorities or protect the minor from the abuse. Mother experiences symptoms of mental health conditions, which are inadequately treated and impair her ability to care for the minor. At this time, this girl needs an attorney to represent her.  Next Hearing(s): Permanency Planning Hearing on 9/25/2024 at 10:45am in Courtroom 11.

Two siblings, a 5-year old girl and a newborn baby boy, came into the custody of CCFS due to allegations of parental drug use, improper supervision, and physical and emotional abuse. The mother reported the abuse, as her drug use compromises her ability to care for the children. At this time, these two minors are in need of an attorney to represent them. Next Hearing(s): Calendar Call on 9/3/2024 at 10:30am and Adjudicatory Trial on 9/26/2024 at 9:30am in Courtroom 11.

Two sisters, ages 7 and 6, are now in the custody of CCFS due to inappropriate care. The sisters came into the care of their maternal grandmother after their maternal great-grandmother passed away. However, the grandmother has a history of drug use and a prior agency substantiation for inadequate supervision. The mother lives in California and also has history of drug and alcohol use. Their father is not involved with the girls’ upbringing. At this time, these two young girls need an attorney to represent them. Next Hearing(s): Plea/Disposition Hearing on 7/30/2024 at 1:30pm in Courtroom 11.

Two siblings, ages 11 and 9, were previously removed and placed in Arizona in a prior case. The underlying removal occurred due to allegations of sexual abuse by the father. Now, the children returned to Las Vegas and are in CCFS custody. At this time, these children are in need of an attorney to represent them. Next Hearing(s): Disposition/Plea Hearing on 7/31/2024 at 1:30pm in Courtroom 11.

This 8-year old boy was removed by CCFS along with his two younger siblings, who have separate cases. The removal occurred because of abuse to a 4-month old sibling resulting in death. At this time, this minor boy is in need of an attorney to represent him. Next Hearing(s): Permanency Planning Hearing on 8/21/2024 at 2:00pm in Courtroom 9.

This 4-year old boy was removed by CCFS along with his two siblings, who have separate cases. The removal occurred because of abuse to a 4-month old sibling resulting in death. At this time, this minor boy is in need of an attorney to represent him. Next Hearing(s): Permanency Planning Hearing on 8/21/2024 at 2:00pm in Courtroom 9.

This 3-year old girl was removed by CCFS along with her two siblings, who have separate cases. The removal occurred because of abuse to a 4-month old sibling resulting in death. At this time, this minor girl is in need of an attorney to represent her. Next Hearing(s): Permanency Planning Hearing on 8/21/2024 at 2:00pm in Courtroom 9.

A 10-month-old baby girl came to the attention of the court on a Direct Petition filed on November 12, 2020. There is neglect because the natural parents have issues with drugs and mental health, and domestic violence is present as well. This baby is in need of an attorney to represent her. Next hearing(s): Review Hearing on 11/6/2024 at 2:00pm in Courtroom 9.