Certified Child Welfare Law Specialists – CPS Investigations Attorneys

Board-Certified Child Welfare Law Specialists Representing Families in CPS Investigations

At Batch, Poore & Williams, we offer a level of legal representation that is unmatched in North Carolina when it comes to Child Protective Services (CPS) investigations, child welfare matters, and parental rights defense.

Our partners, Sydney Batch and Shannon Poore, are two of only 26 attorneys in the entire state of North Carolina who are Board Certified Child Welfare Law Specialists by the North Carolina State Bar and are Nationally Certified Child Welfare law specialists by National Association of Counsel for Children (NACC) — a certification accredited by the American Bar Association and endorsed by the North Carolina State Bar.

The Only Private Practice Child Welfare Law Specialists in the Raleigh-Durham Area

What sets us apart?

Sydney Batch and Shannon Poore are the only two Board Certified Child Welfare Law Specialists in private practice in the Raleigh-Durham area.
Among just 10 specialists in this region, they bring unparalleled expertise to families navigating CPS involvement.
Their board and national certifications signify elite-level knowledge, experience, and advocacy in child welfare cases.

Most attorneys who are certified in child welfare law work for government agencies or institutions. Our firm stands alone in offering this high level of specialization directly to parents and families in the private sector.

Exclusive Focus: Defending Families Under CPS Investigation

Our attorneys specialize in representing parents who are under investigation by CPS, whether due to allegations of:

Abuse
Neglect
Dependency
Imminent risk of removal
Or involvement in termination of parental rights proceedings

We also routinely handle:

Appeals of Responsible Individual (RIL) List determinations
Appeals of TPR determinations and Abuse, Neglect & Dependency Adjudications
Consulting with other attorneys across North Carolina on child welfare-related matters

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Unlike general practice family lawyers, we are trained and certified specifically in the laws, policies, and procedures governing child welfare and CPS investigations — and we use this knowledge to protect families from overreach and unnecessary separation.

Why Certification Matters

Choosing a Board Certified Child Welfare Law Specialist means you are working with an attorney who has:

Demonstrated extensive experience in child welfare cases
Passed a rigorous national examination
Maintains ongoing education in this evolving field
Been vetted by peers and professional associations for ethical standards and competency

For families facing CPS involvement, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Certification is more than a title — it’s proof that your attorney has the expertise to defend your parental rights and guide you through the most difficult legal challenges.

Work With the Experts in Child Welfare Law

If CPS has contacted you, or your child has been removed from your care, you need experienced legal help immediately. The outcome of a CPS investigation can affect your family’s future for years to come.

At Batch, Poore & Williams, our nationally certified specialists are here to:

Defend your rights
Advocate for family reunification
Ensure you are treated fairly under the law

Call us today at (919) 870-0466 or click to contact us online to schedule a consultation.

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