Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada Voulentters

A sibling group of a 5-year-old girl, a 4-year-old boy, and a 1-year-old boy were removed by DFS and are currently in the protective care of the Department due to physical risk and inadequate supervision by the parents. The mother was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, drug paraphernalia, and child abuse. The father of the newborn was arrested for a warrant and child abuse and neglect. The father of the two older children was recently released from prison and cannot take custody of his minor children. At this time, these children need an attorney to represent their legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, and visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Disposition Hearing on 5/9/2024 at 1:30 pm in Courtroom 12.

A sibling group of three-children, 9-year old girl, 2-year old boy and 8-month old infant boy were removed by DFS due to ongoing domestic violence instigated by the father against the mother. There have been multiple calls to law enforcement and the Department with regards to father’s violent outbursts toward mother in the presence of the children. DFS has intervened, and once the case resolves, the mother allows the father back into the home and the cycle continues. The children are placed with a maternal aunt at the moment. At this time, these children are in need of an attorney to represent their legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Permanency Planning Hearing on 10/01/2024 at 2:15 pm in Courtroom 11.

A group of four siblings, a 9-year-old girl, a 7-year-old boy, a 5-year-old girl, and a 1-year-old boy, came into DFS custody after a physical altercation between the mother and the father that occurred in front of the children. The father has been convicted of domestic violence against the mother. At this time, these four siblings need an attorney to represent their legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, and visitation and to ensure that appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Status Check on 7/9/2024 at 10:00 am and Permanency Planning Hearing on 10/8/2024 at 2:00 pm in Courtroom 7.

Two sibling girls ages 4-year old and 3-year old were removed from the home and are now 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 their wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 6/4/2024 at 3:00 pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 12/3/2024 at 2:15 pm in Courtroom 11.

A 17-year old girl was removed by DFS due to inadequate supervision because the parents were being arrested after a search warrant was conducted and methamphetamines and weapons were found. The parents right were terminated in November 2022. However, mother appealed the decision to terminate her parental rights. All the other children have different opinions and wants on the matter. At this time, these two siblings are in need of an attorney to represent their legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place.  There are five siblings on this case who have a separate attorney. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 7/31/2024 at 2:00 pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 1/29/2025 at 2:00 pm in Courtroom 13.

A 13-year old boy was removed by DFS due to inadequate supervision because the parents were being arrested after a search warrant was conducted and methamphetamines and weapons were found. The parents right were terminated in November 2022. However, mother appealed the decision to terminate her parental rights.  As of today, this minor client wants his mother’s rights reinstated. All the other children have different opinions and wants on the matter. At this time, this young boy is in need of an attorney to represent his legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. There are five siblings on this case who are represented by a separate attorney. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 7/31/2024 at 2:00 pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 1/29/2025 at 2:00 pm in Courtroom 13.

Three siblings, 12-year old boy, 8-year old girl  and 3-year old girl came into the custody of DFS due to inadequate supervision because the parents were being arrested after a search warrant was conducted and methamphetamines and weapons were found. The parents right were terminated in November 2022. However, mother appealed the decision to terminate her parental rights. All the other children have different opinions and wants on the matter.  There are four siblings on this case who have a separate attorney. At this time, these sibling are in need of an attorney to represent their legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place.  Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 7/31/2024 at 2:00 pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 1/29/2025 at 2:00 pm in Courtroom 13.

A 1-year old infant boy was removed by DFS due to inadequate supervision because the parents were being arrested after a search warrant was conducted and methamphetamines and weapons were found. The parents right were terminated in November 2022. However, the mother appealed the decision to terminate her parental rights.  As of today, the parental rights for this infant are still intact. There is a termination of parental rights trial scheduled to begin on February 26, 2024. At this time, this infant boy is in need of an attorney to represent his legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place.  There are five siblings on this case who have a separate attorney. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 7/31/2024 at 2:00 pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 1/29/2025 at 2:00 pm in Courtroom 13.

Two girl siblings, ages 11 and 5, were removed from the custody of their parents due to parental drug use, domestic violence, and lack of resources.  The two girls have two younger siblings who are represented by another attorney.  At this time, these two girls need an attorney to represent their wishes and legal rights as to permanency, placement, and visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place.  Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 7/2/2024 at 2:30 pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 12/3/2024 at 3:30 pm in Courtroom 7.

A 5-year old boy was removed by DFS from the custody of his parents due to parental drug use, domestic violence and lack of resources. He has three siblings who are represented by another attorney. At this time, this minor boy is in need of an attorney to represent his legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure that appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 7/25/2024 at 2:30 pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 12/3/2024 at 3:30 pm in Courtroom 7.

A 7-year old boy was removed by DFS from the custody of his parents due to parental drug use, domestic violence and lack of resources. He has three siblings who are represented by another attorney. At this time, this minor boy is in need of an attorney to represent his legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 7/2/2024 at 2;30 pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 12/3/2024 at 2:00 pm in Courtroom 7.

An infant baby boy came into the custody of DFS due to allegations of physical risk, homelessness and parental drug use. This infant boy is in need of an attorney to represent his legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 7/11/2024 at 3:00 pm in Courtroom 12.

A 16-year old boy came into the custody of DFS due to allegations of inadequate shelter and abandonment. His parents are no longer willing to take care of the minor so he was transported to Child Haven. At this time, this young client is in need of an attorney to represent his legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 5/22/2024 at 2:30 in Courtroom 11.

Two siblings, ages 4 and 1, were removed by DFS due to parental substance use and mental health issues. At this time, these two siblings are in need of an attorney to represent their legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Status Check on 6/25/2024 at 10:00 am; Permanency Planning Hearing on 10/21/2024 at 1:30 pm and Review Hearing on 4/22/2025 at 2:00 pm in Courtroom 10.

A 6-year old girl was removed by DFS due to parental substance abuse issues and homelessness. This minor girl is in need of an attorney to represent her legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 7/23/2024 at 3:00 pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 1/28/2025 at 3:00 pm in Courtroom 10.

A newborn baby girl was removed by DFS and is in the custody of the Department due to parental drug use, parental mental health issues, domestic violence and neglect. At this time, this newborn baby girl is in need of an attorney to represent her legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Status Check Hearing on 4/30/2022 at 10:00 am an Disposition Hearing on 5/2/2024 at 1:30 pm in Courtroom 12.

A newborn baby boy was removed by DFS due to lack of resources, neglect and abandonment by the father. At this time, this newborn baby boy is in need of an attorney to represent his legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s):  Review Hearing on 7/16/2024 at 2:00 pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 1/21/2025 at 1:30 pm in Courtroom 10.

Two girl siblings ages, 3-year old and 2-year old were removed by DFS due to allegations of abandonment by the parents. At this time, these two girls are in need of an attorney to represent their legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure all appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Status Check (DNA results) on 4/24/2024 at 10:00 am; Review Hearing on 8/26/2024 at 1:30 pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 2/24/2025 at 1:30 pm in Courtroom 10.

A one-month old baby boy came into DFS custody after he and the mother tested positive for methamphetamine. The parents have a history of drug abuse and a Termination of Parental Rights has been filed on this case. At this time, this baby boy is in need of an attorney to represent his legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Disposition Hearing on 4/23/2024 at 9:30 am; Review Hearing on 6/11/2024 at 3:00 pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 1/14/2025 at 2:00 pm in Courtroom 7.

A one-year old boy came into DFS custody due to being born drug exposed. Both minor and the mother tested positive for drugs at time of birth.  At this time, this infant boy is in need of an attorney to represent his legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 7/18/2024 at 3:00 pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 1/23/2025 at 2:30 pm in Courtroom 12.

Two sibling boys ages, 13-year old and 10-year old were removed by DFS and 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 their legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 6/25/2024 at 2:15 pm in Courtroom 11.

Two sibling boys ages, 7-year old and 6-year old came into the custody of DFS due to the drug overdose and hospitalization of the mother, lack of resources to provide for the minor children and neglect. At this time, these two young boys are in need of an attorney to represent their legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 7/30/2024 at 2:30 pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 1/28/2025 at 2:00 pm in Courtroom 13.

A 1-year old girl was removed from her home and is in the custody of DFS due to parental domestic violence, parental drug use and mental health and physical abuse and neglect to minor. At this time, this infant girl is in need of an attorney to represent her legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 8/8/2024 at 3:30 pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 2/6/2025 at 3:00 pm in Courtroom 12.

An 11-year old girl was removed from her home and is in the custody of DFS due to father’s drug us, lack of resources and threat of harm. At this time, this young girl is in need of an attorney to represent her legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Review Haring on 8/21/2024 at 2:30 pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 2/19/2025 at 2:00 pm in Courtroom 13.

A newborn baby boy came was removed by DFS after he was born drug exposed. There is also evidence that there is parental domestic violence. At this time, this newborn baby boy is in need of an attorney to represent his legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 8/20/2024 at 2:00 pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 2/18/2025 at 2:00 pm in Courtroom 10.

A newborn baby boy was removed by DFS due to 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 his legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 5/9/2024 at 2:00 pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 11/7/2024 at 3:00 pm in Courtroom 12.

A 5-year old boy came into the custody of DFS due to parental drug use, parental abandonment, lack of resources and neglect to care for this special need child. At this time, this minor boy is in need of an attorney to represent his legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Disposition Hearing on 5/7/2024 at 1:30 pm in Courtroom 12.

Two siblings, 17-year old girl and 16-year old boy came into the custody of DFS due to their legal guardians being deceased. The Department has been unable to locate the biological parents to be explored for placement. At this time, these two siblings are in need of an attorney to represent their legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Permanency Planning Hearing on 8/13/2024 at 2:30 pm in Courtroom 13.

A 14-year old girl was removed from her home and is in the custody of DFS due to parental drug use and mental health concerns. The family also lacks stable housing and there have been reports of homelessness. At this time, this young girl is in need of an attorney to represent her legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 8/6/2024 at 3:00 pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 2/4/2025 at 3:00 pm in Courtroom 10.

Two siblings, ages 7-years old and 4-years old who were removed from their home and came into DFS custody due to parental mental health issues, parental drug use and improper supervision. At this time, these two boys are in need of an attorney to represent their legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Disposition Hearing on 4/2/2024 at 1:30 pm in Courtroom 11.

A 13-year old boy was removed from his home and came into DFS custody due to physical abuse, neglect, and lack of protective capacity. At this time, this teen is in need of an attorney to represent his legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Case Plan on 4/9/2024 at 1:30 pm; Calendar Call on 5/21/2024 at 10:30 am; Adjudicatory Trial on 6/7/2024 at 1:30 pm; Review Hearing on 7/30/2024 at 2:15 pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 1/21/2025 at 2:15 pm in Courtroom 11.

A 10-year old boy came into the custody of DFS after his mother refused to take physical custody of minor indicating she was not mentally or financially stable. The father was unable to discharge responsibility of minor due to being incarcerated in another state. At this time, this boy is in need of an attorney to represent his legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Motion Hearing on 4/23/2024 at 11:00 am and Review Hearing on 6/25/2024 at 2:15 pm in Courtroom 11.

An 8-year old boy came into the custody of DFS after his mother refused to take physical custody of minor indicating she was not mentally or financially stable. The father was unable to discharge responsibility of minor due to being incarcerated in another state. At this time, this boy is in need of an attorney to represent his legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Motion Hearing on 4/23/2024 at 11:00 am and Review Hearing on 6/25/2024 at 2:15 pm in Courtroom 11.

A 10-year old girl was removed from her home and came into the custody of DFS due to allegations of inadequate shelter, basic utilities such as running water and electricity were lacking in the home. There are also allegations of inadequate supervision, parental drug use and mental health issues. At this time, this young girl is in need of an attorney to represent her legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 8/6/2024 at 3:00 pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 2/4/2024 at 2:15 pm in Courtroom 11.

A 1-year old girl was removed from her home and is in the custody of DFS due to allegations of physical risk and parental drug use and mental health. At this time, this infant girl is in need of an attorney to represent her legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Disposition Hearing on 5/14/2024 at 10:30 am in Courtroom 12.

A 1-year old infant girl was removed from her home and came into the custody of DFS after allegations of neglect, threat of harm, parental mental health and domestic violence were reported to the Department. At this time, this infant girl is in need of an attorney to represent her legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Permanency Planning Hearing on 4/18/2024 at 3:30 pm and Review Hearing on 10/17/2024 at 2:30 pm 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 his legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 7/24/2024 at 2:00 pm and Permanency Placement Hearing on 1/22/2025 at 2:00 pm in Courtroom 13.

Two boy siblings ages 2-years old and 9-months old were removed from their home and 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 their legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in need. Next Hearing(s): Disposition Hearing on 5/9/2024 at 1:00 pm in Courtroom 12.

An 11-month old infant girl came was removed from her home and came into the custody of DFS due to parental domestic violence and physical abuse and neglect. At this time, this infant girl is in need of an attorney to represent her legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Plea Hearing on 4/24/2024 at 11:00 am in Courtroom 10.

A newborn baby boy came into the custody of DFS after a hospital alert was issued due to concerns about mother’s history of substance abuse, mental health issues, homelessness, and lack of resources. At this time, this newborn baby boy is in need of an attorney to represent his legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Plea Hearing on 5/8/2024 at 9:30 am in Courtroom 7.

Two siblings, ages 8-years old and 4-years old came into the custody of DFS after their mother was arrested and the children were left with caregivers who were unable to meet their needs. At this time, these two siblings are in need of an attorney to represent their legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Plea Hearing on 5/8/2024 at 10:00 am in Courtroom 13.