$ 295-350 per hour
also known as Allegiant Legal, PC
I have been an attorney for 35 years, starting out my career as an Assistant District (Prosecuting) Attorney in Brooklyn, New York, where I handled child abuse and sex crimes cases. I've been licensed and practicing in Michigan for 25 years, with a focus on child welfare and family law matters. I handle cases in administrative agency proceedings, in the Family and Circuit Courts, and on appeal to Michigan's Court of Appeals and Supreme Court. I have successfully represented parents, children, foster parents, grandparents and other relatives of children, in Child Protective (abuse/neglect) proceedings, and in adoption, guardianship, custody, divorce, and related matters, as well as having been very successful in helping individuals obtain expunction from Michigan's Central Registry for Child Abuse and Neglect.
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$ 295-350 per hour
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P.O. Box 516, 124 W. Michigan Ave., 2d floor, Marshall, MI, 49068
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Posted by KATHIE AND PHIL | May 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family
#1 SUPER LAWYER
If you have a child or grandchild who needs a QUALIFIED ADVOCATE, Paula Aylward is the one. Paula helped us come to the aid of our granddaughter during one of the most challenging times of our lives. She is an EXPERT IN THE FIELD of FAMILY LAW and CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES. Paula is COMPETENT, CARI...
Posted by DM | April 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
CPS Expunction
I hired Paula Aylward to expunge a CPS record from 17 years ago. She did an amazing job of gathering all the facts, reviewing changes in the law, and reviewing errors made by CPS. She kept me informed at all times. She was able to get this off my record so I can proceed with my career and life withou...
Posted by Carol | January 13, 2022 | Family
A Godsend !!
Paula is a wonderful resource and so knowledgeable about child laws. She helped us with a recent case and I would highly recommend her! Her expertise in this field is just what you need if you are seeking an attorney who knows about child welfare in every facet.
Posted by LaToya | September 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family
Five Star--Attorney Paula Aylward, "She Wins Cases"
I highly recommend Attorney Aylward for the following reasons: She is a great lawyer, straightforward, empathic to her client's situations, and a genius in the State of Michigan Protective Services and Family Law. I felt hope when I observed Attorney Aylward fighting for me in the most challengin...
Posted by Laurel | May 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
Amazingly helpful!
Paula was recommended to me by another attorney because of her specialty in removing people from the central registry. She was so communicative and helpful, editing and sending back my expunction request letter more than once trying to get it perfect. I was placed on the registry for failing to repor...
"I heartily endorse Paula Aylward. I called Paula for a consult on a foster parent license-revocation hearing. Her expertise in the field was invaluable."
"Paula Aylward is an outstanding legal professional. She is a zealous advocate who is knowledgeable, conscientious, compassionate, and personable. Although she is well-regarded for her practice in a diversity of areas, I know Paula as an authoritative voice in the child welfare community. She has distinguished herself among her peers in this arena, generally, and she is highly sought for consultation in its specialty categories, such as Central Registry expunction. Paula is a reliable source of scholarly publications, as well. I would recommend Attorney Paula Aylward for consultation or hire --- to peers and prospective clients, alike --- without reservation."
"I have first hand knowledge of Attorney Paula Aylward's amazing ability to identify the key winning issues on complex cases. I am also able to endorse Attorney Aylward's thoroughness in her document preparation and research. Not only is she well versed in legal issues at the trial Court level, her ability to navigate through complex Appelate issues far exceeds most. If you need an Attorney dedicated to the details or an Attorney to handle a complex legal issue, I recommend Attorney Paula Aylward."
"Paula is the best appellate lawyer I know. Her research is thorough, and her writing is persuasive. I trust her with my client's lives. She is the best."
"Paula is an excellent, experienced, intelligent and dedicated attorney. She follows through on matters with intensity and diligence and leaves no stone unturned."
"I endorse this lawyer. Paula actively pursues answers to difficult questions and networks with fellow family lawyers in both the State Bar of Michigan Family Law Section and the American Bar Association Family Law Section to remain fully informed about new developments in family law. Jeanne M. Hannah, family lawyer in Traverse City, Michigan"
Divorce and separation lawyer
Business lawyer
Family lawyer
2014
Parent Attorney of the Year, Foster Care Review Board
2014
Women in the Law awardee, Michigan Lawyer's Weekly
2013
A Lawyer Helps award, State Bar of Michigan
1995
Community Service Award, Young Israel of Queens Valley
N/A
Constitutional Law and Criminal Procedure, American Jurisprudence
2006 - Present
President/Owner, Allegiant Legal, PC
2000 - 2006
Attorney, Levine & Levine
1997 - 2000
Attorney, McLanahan & Clearman
1995 - 1996
Attorney, Fay, Flynn & Fay
1989 - 1995
Assistant District Attorney, Brooklyn/Queens, New York District Attorneys Offices
2018 - Present
National Association of Counsel for ChildrenMember
2015 - Present
Family Law Section, State Bar of MichiganMember
2015 - Present
Appellate Practice Section, State Bar of MichiganMember
2014 - Present
Children's Law SectionMember and Amicus Committee member
2000 - Present
State Bar of Michigan
1998 - Present
State Bar of Texas
1989 - Present
State Bar of Massachusetts
2021 - 2023
Michigan Department of Health and Human ServicesStructured Decision Making Risk/Safety Assessments workgroup
2020 - 2023
Governor's Task Force on Child Abuse and NeglectTask Force member
2017 - 2024
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court JudgesAssociate Member
2017 - 2018
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, CPS Program OfficeCentral Registry for Child Abuse and Neglect workgroup
Prevailed on Appeal to the Michigan Court of Appeals
2012
MA - Masters
1989
Juris Doctor
1985
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2019
Title IV-E federal foster care funding appeals
2018
Title IV-E federal foster care funding appeals
2018
Preponderance of the evidence standard in CPS investigations
1994
Vulnerable Child Witnesses
2020
2019
2013
2012
2012
2012
2005
2004
2001
Spanish
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