Client Appeals of Child Protective Services Indicated Reports
Experienced, Strategic Legal Representation for CPS Appeals in Upstate New York
When CPS Issues an Indicated Report—What Can You Do?
If you've been notified that a report of child abuse or maltreatment has been indicated by Child Protective Services (CPS), the implications are serious. Your name may be placed on the New York State Central Register (SCR), affecting employment, licensure, and even custody rights.
At OBM Law, we represent individuals and families seeking to appeal CPS findings and clear their names. With decades of deep legal experience in family law and child protection matters, Attorney Joanne P. Monagan leads our firm with insight, skill, and compassion.
Why Clients Trust Joanne Monagan, Esq., and the OBM Law with Their CPS Appeals
🏛️ Former Staff Attorney – NYS Office of Children and Family Services
Attorney Monagan served as a Staff Attorney for OCFS from 2017 to 2018. In this role, she was responsible for reviewing appeals of indicated CPS reports, determining whether the agency met the “fair preponderance of evidence” standard under Social Services Law §§ 422 and 422-a.
Her direct experience reviewing CPS appeals for the State gives OBM Law a strategic advantage when advocating for clients wrongfully indicated in the SCR.
⚖️ 8 Years as Principal Court Attorney – Family & Supreme Court
From 2002 to 2010, Attorney Monagan worked as Principal Court Attorney to a Family Court and Supreme Court Judge in Rensselaer County. She advised the bench on matters involving:
- Child abuse and neglect
- Custody and parental rights
- Juvenile delinquency
- Domestic violence
- Pre-trial and settlement negotiations
Her judicial experience enables her to anticipate arguments, navigate legal standards, and develop effective appeal strategies.
👩⚖️ Trusted Family Law Advocate for Over 30 Years
Attorney Joanne Monagan has built a reputation over more than 30 years for excellence in family and matrimonial law litigation across Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Saratoga, and Columbia Counties. She has represented clients in thousands of family court cases and continues to provide high-impact legal advocacy rooted in decades of experience.
Your Rights Matter — We'll Help You Protect Them
If you are facing the consequences of an indicated CPS report, you have the right to appeal, and you deserve an attorney who understands both state procedures and family dynamics.
📞 Contact OBM Law today to schedule a confidential consultation
Phone: (518) 427-7000 | Fax: (518) 463-1721
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OBM LAW FIRM P.C. | Joanne P. Monagan, Esq.
18 Corporate Woods Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Albany, NY 12211-2522
Serving clients across Upstate New York