Arthur John Lacilento

To give a little back round on the logistics of my case first. I was involved in a bitter custody battle with my x wife for 2 years and investigated 2 times by CPS receiving letters unfounded for sexual abuse and abuse etc. The investigation was very complex, ranging from police to social workers a...nd all the claims were found to be untrue against me. Then I proceeded to a 3 day trial in family court in DTLA where the Judge decided I was a good father and the allegations of sex abuse and abuse never occurred.I was awarded joint custody with my X wife. 1 month later CPS came to my door and told me they were taking my child away because they believed I sexually abused my child. I was now in Dependency court, which by the way I have never knew existed. Think about it, I just finish family court which was very costly then I arrive in another court on the same charges. My first thought was Res judicata. How do you charge a person on the same charges that were already litigated by a prior Judge in a different court. My next thought was does this have to do with me being a Black male in America???? At that point I hired Arthur John Lacilento, and I was very skeptical because he is built like a Ford Truck, Tuff. Meaning he has a strong head and if you hire him you need to follow him down that road. It was very hard to snap in line when he called me on my bullshit or put me in line with his plan, and the plan was to win. I was so proud that City Counsel, Minor's counsel, X wife lawyer could not even get off a question without Art objecting and making them all look like fools. Bottom line is this Lawyer is hands down worth every cent. He won the case and reunited me with my daughter after almost a year. I asked for expedited trial but city always seems to try bleed you with appearances for 3 hours send you back home to make sure your still kicking lol. I think I had go that court like 20 times this year, and then 2 day trial. When its all said and done I will refer Art to anyone looking for a Winner, This man saved my life and brought my 9 year old daughter back in my life all charges dismissed. Don't ever ever take a deal in Dependency court if Arthur John Lacilento is representing you. City tried to offer me more deals then Black Friday and I laughed Because I knew Art was with me to the end. Thank you Art, and when they read my history they will say all charges dismissed. Legacy intact.

I was referred to Mr. Lacilento by a woman who leads pro-parent (anti-DCFS) advocacy groups and she's proven to know her stuff, without a doubt. Art has been described as a fighter many times and having seen him in action, there is no question that that is exactly what he is. After hearing all the ...atrocious lies and twisted truths about me as presented by the opposing counsel, I didn't think my daughter and I had a chance in the world at having the allegations dropped. He proved me wrong. He's AMAZING. LET HIM DRIVE. He knows what he's doing and everyone in these courts knows and respects him. He had me and my family's best interests at heart at every turn and I believe he will do the same for you.

As a Veteran of Iraq during combat operations in 2004 and again in Afghanistan during the Spring Offensive in the Helmand Province I was given a very low probability of maintaining my family intact from numerous lawyers regarding my case involving Child Protective Services. I have an arrest record to... include substance abuse and alcohol problems in my past along with questionable incidents related to my post traumatic stress disorder that were all being used against me making it difficult to obtain custody of my 23 month daughter. When I came across Mr. LaCilento and his legal team they provided me hope again, he was persistent and never settled for less and sure as hell fought tooth and nail for my toddler to come home to me. Mr. LaCilento not only managed to aggressively attack those attempting to further tarnish my image as a father but he managed to have my toddler back to me with full custody. Mr. LaCilento is worth every dollar, after all you get what you pay for. Mr. LaCilento doesn't waste time neither does he sugar coat things and his honesty is what I admired the most. He provided me with the possibilities but he also demanded that I keep my word and focused on my recovery. A lawyer who actually cared about my wellness and provided me with positive reinforcement has forever made his name in my prayers. I wish Mr. LaCilento and his legal team the best along with his son who I pray that he carries on his father's strengths and accomplishments. Thank you Mr. LaCilento and please continue to help us Veterans and our families. Sgt. Romero, Charlie Company, 3rd Platoon 1/508 Parachute Infantry Regiment. 82nd Airborne Div.

All i have to say about Art is that if you are told by anyone else that it is impossible to win your case, they are lying and Arthur Lacilento will prove it! When he walks through the hall ways of the courthouse i swear its like a walking hurricane parting the red sea!!!! EVERYONE professional liter...ally steps aside as he walks by and when any DPSS social worker sees him walk in they know instantly its over and they are gonna lose!!! ARTHUR LACILENTO IS A BIG EXAMPLE OF AN ANGEL OF GOD!!!! I will be hiring him for myself soon after seeing what he did for a friend of mine after i referred them to him!!! Arthur, i look forward to seeing you soon!!

I reached out to Art for some advice involving my four children and a very vindictive social worker. I had a hearing the next day, things were not looking well and my attorney had a family emergency. I was honest and open that I had already retained an attorney and was simply seeking advice. Art, had... no financial incentive to help me, none whatsoever, I was just hoping he'd offer me some advice, as I'd heard he was the top dog in fighting Social Services. He asked me what time my hearing was, what courtroom it was in and told me he had to be at the same court that day and would meet with me. He took the time to offer me advice several times throughout the day. Spoke with the attorneys, argued on my kids behalf out in the hall and all out of the goodness of his heart. I've retained many attorneys over the past eight years, as a result of my husband's death. I've yet to meet one attorney who truly had no financial gain and cared enough to help. I took the time to write this review because this is an attorney who actually is passionate about what he does and who cares about protecting the families caught in this awful system. All four of my children were returned home that day. Art, you are a true crusader for justice and a man who cares about the families caught in this ugly system. On behalf of myself and my children, a big thank you for renewing our faith in the concept of an attorney who actually cares about the children he fights for......