Protect Your Family Before the System Takes Control

Emergency Legal Guidance for New Jersey Parents Facing DCPP Investigations

When the Division of Child Protection and Permanency shows up at your door, fear takes over fast. Most parents have never heard of DCPP until that moment. You are suddenly facing an investigation, questions about your home, and the terrifying possibility of losing time with your child.

This page exists for one reason: to help you act fast, protect your rights, and stabilize your situation before it spirals out of your control.

You do not have to face DCPP alone. The sooner you involve the right legal team, the more control you keep over what happens next.

Learn Your Rights Before Speaking to DCPP

What To Do If DCPP Has Contacted You

Do not answer questions before speaking with a lawyer.
Do not allow home inspections or child interviews without legal guidance.
Do not assume cooperation alone will protect your family.
Gather custody orders, court paperwork, medical and school records.
Contact a lawyer from Williams Law Group, LLC immediately.

What You Do in the First 24 Hours Can Change Everything

Parents Turn to Us
When Everything Is on the Line

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"Highly recommend Gene Richards and the whole team at Williams Law Group for any DCPP related matters. Gene navigates sensitive situations with empathy and understanding while remaining focused on the end goal and advocating for his clients. Having knowledgeable, experienced council like Gene is invaluable when dealing with DCPP.” – Marty W.

“An extremely knowledgeable and organized professional.”

“I was impressed with the level of communication, dedication and quality of service provided by this firm. Gene is an extremely knowledgeable, helpful and organized professional. His professional connections and legal acumen makes him an incredible attorney.” – Christine H.

“Professional, compassionate, and effective.”

“Gene was professional, knowledgeable, and effective throughout his representation of me… He was also responsive, compassionate, and cost-effective, which, from my experience, are rarities when dealing with attorneys. I highly recommend Gene to anyone seeking an attorney specializing in his practice areas.” – Christopher

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Extensive Experience in New Jersey DCPP Cases

Williams Law Group was founded by Allison C. Williams, whose career has been shaped by some of the most serious child welfare and DCPP-related matters in New Jersey. Her work in this area has earned statewide recognition and national media attention for its depth and impact. That foundation is what allows our firm’s DCPP defense work to operate with precision, structure, and confidence today.

Meet the Attorney Leading Our DCPP Defense Team

DCPP cases are now led by Alvin Eugene Richards III, who devotes the majority of his legal practice to Child Welfare and DCPP matters. Families come to him in moments of crisis when the state is questioning their parenting, their home, and their future with their children. Gene approaches every case with calm, clarity, and a deep understanding of how quickly DCPP matters can escalate.

Before joining Williams Law Group, Gene spent years handling family law matters across New Jersey as a solo practitioner. Today, his work centers on defending parents in DCPP investigations, permanency hearings, domestic violence proceedings tied to child welfare actions, custody disputes, and post-judgment matters.

Gene is known for his straightforward communication with clients, his steady courtroom presence, and his focus on parental rights and child safety. Parents working with him receive clear explanations, honest guidance, and an organized legal plan from the very beginning. From the first DCPP contact through court hearings and permanency decisions, Gene remains fully engaged in protecting family relationships whenever possible.

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