To sue or not to sue?

I would have never thought it would happen to me, but Child Protective Services invaded my home a couple of years back and took my daughter for no God given reason. I did a little of my own investigating and I found that they were trying to use my daughter in an adoption scam. I don't know what to do because I have audio tapes, written statements, etc. A lawyer won't even talk to me here in NC. Is there a lawyer that will do this case probono? Is this even grounds to sue? CPS devestated my life and I regained custody of my daughter a year later, which cost me 5 thousand in my entire savings. Now my daughter has to visit with a out of pocket therapist because she still has nightmares when they so viciously took her away that fateful night! Help?

I'm not normally a fan of the ACLU, but in these kind of cases, they're a God sent. They'll do it for free AND put experienced lawyers on it. Call them now. Don't wait.

I find your story incredible. If you have actual proof that what you say is true then you may be able to sue. Sounds like you cannot afford a lawyer. Perhaps a law school pro bono program near you can help.

Sorry, there is a reason the lawyer would not talk to you. It is because you don't have a case.

If you did have a legitimate cause to sue, lawyers would be standing in line for your business. A sucessful lawsuit against CPS would be big dollars, and lots of publicity for the attorney.

Do not get me wrong, I feel for your daughter, and regardless of the reason, this has to be horrible for her.

If you had proof of illegal activity by child services you could have gone to the state atty general. Sounds like the lawyers dont feel that you have a case where you have a chance of winning a judgement. Usually you can find a young lawyer who would like to take on a case that will hit the headlines - which yours would. Try lawyers that deal with high profile and controversial cases.

I have to agree that attorneys you checked with don't feel you have a chance of winning. There are thousands of "ambulance chasers" that take big money cases for a percentage of the judgement.