Juvenile Law

Geneva Juvenile Law Attorney
Guardian Ad Litem • Parent Representation

Geneva, Illinois family law attorney Doug Warlick represents children and parents in the juvenile law systems of Kane County as well as Kendall, Dekalb and DuPage Counties, ensuring that the constitutional rights of his clients are protected and working toward resolutions that preserve families.

The The Law Offices of Douglas B. Warlick & Associates offers over 30 years (since 1981) of experience in all family law matters. Mr. Warlick is a court-appointed guardian ad litem (GAL) and recent past chair of the Children’s Advocacy Committee of the DuPage County Bar Association. He also represents adults who are facing restricted access or termination of parental rights as a result of abuse or neglect charges.

Child Abuse and Neglect Proceedings

If the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is investigating you over allegations of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse of a child, it is critical to retain an experienced family law attorney. The confidential proceedings can have ominous consequences, up to and including removal of the child for placement in protective services or termination of parental rights. Maintaining your parental rights and visitation privileges requires strong advocacy by a veteran lawyer.

Delinquency Proceedings

The juvenile law system in Illinois is complex and works differently than other courts. It is important to retain an experienced family law attorney if you are faced with termination or suspension of custody because of a child’s delinquent behavior (truancy, criminal offenses). Doug Warlick represents parents and also can act as a legal advocate for a minor child in DCFS cases.

Contact Geneva juvenile law attorney Doug Warlick to arrange a discounted initial consultation to discuss your rights and your options. This is one area of the law in which qualified and experienced legal counsel can be the deciding factor in the legal outcome.