Evelyn Ann Cox

Evelyn Ann Cox

also known as Eve Cox

4.8
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 26 years

Juvenile law Lawyer Practice Areas: Juvenile, Criminal Defense
This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing

About Evelyn

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Juvenile Law 90%

Juvenile Dependency - representing Parents, Caregivers and Relatives in California Juvenile Dependency proceedings involving Child Protective Services

25 years | 2,000 cases

90%
Criminal Defense 10%

Child Abuse, Elder Abuse, Domestic Violence, DUI, Petty Theft. Felony and misdemeanor offenses.

27 years | 500 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 26 years

State: California

Acquired: 1999

Inactive

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Evelyn Ann Cox's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

37 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 10 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Melissa | May 27, 2014

super satisfied

Evelyn was very helpful, very knowledgeable in the area I needed her. I found comfort knowing she was on my side. She was quick to respond to all my questions. Overall I was really satisfied with the job she did for me.

Posted by Ti | December 12, 2011 | Child Custody

Without a doubt, the BEST lawyer ever!

In a very difficult case against CPS, Eve represents our family in a complex custody battle with our wonderful grandkids. Though the challenges in our case have puzzled most attorneys, Eve by far is the most knowledgeable attorney in the court room with the most experience and zest! She is awesome!... Glad she's on our side. At at time when we really needed the best, we were so lucky to find Eve and will be forever thankful for her tenacity and knowledge about the legal system. You rock Eve!

Posted by Beatriz | November 29, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Evelyn to the rescue

After finding myself in a horrible situation, i went what i called lawyer hunting. It was the worst experience ever, so many different lawyers had different opinions and there prices where worth chopping an arm and a leg. After a family friend refereed me to Evelyn i took the chance to have a consult...ation with her. She fit me in her schedule really early in the morning which i found it a plus because she took time to listen to my case even if it was around 7:30 in the morning on a Sunday morning. She listened to every single detail i gave her, something the other lawyers did not even bother doing. She gave me great legal advise on what route i should take. Days later i returned to Evelyn and hired her. She kept me well informed every step of the way. She actually got to working on my case the day after i hired her. She did not give me any false promises like the other lawyers, she kept everything honest and real with me. I would of not trusted anyone else with my case but Evelyn. There was comfort and security i felt knowing i was in Evelyn's hands knowing she would do everything for me to get me through this. She is an amazing lawyer! If you need any help or want to be with someone that will give you the same comfort feeling i had than Evelyn Cox is the person you are looking for.

Posted by Monica | November 28, 2011 | Family

She is the best!!

I was involved in CPS case where my child was taken away from me. I was charged with failure to protect my child from domestic violence within the household. After the first hearing, I called a friend who has gone through a similar situation and she advised me to contact Evelyn as soon as possible. E...velyn was honest and very clear from the very beginning. She is so worth every dollar. She does not sugar coat. Evelyn has the unique insight in the CPS and Court system that is phenomenal. Dealing with CPS can be confusing and frustrating. There is so much disconnect between the CPS and the Family Court. I needed somebody in my corner and Evelyn is exactly what one needs. Pretty much everybody knew her and she knew everybody from the social workers to the judges. She was very aggressive in getting more time for me during my visitations with my child. I got my child back within 60 days. She continuously kept me informed of all the communication she had with CPS and attorneys. I highly recommend her to anyone who is in a similar boat. When it comes to your family, you do not want anybody but the best and Evelyn is the best!

Posted by anonymous | September 09, 2009 | Child Custody

An attorney who gets the job done.

I had a very serious custody case and CPS situation arise suddenly. My legal company found Evelyn on the internet. I contacted Evelyn and she met with me and took my case. Little did she know it would become a nightmare. This case was a multi-level one. Evelyn dealt with a child custody case whic...h turned into a CPS/child abuse case. Evelyn was amazing. She dealt with CPS and police in 2 states and a very difficult ex-husband. She worked with investigators to gather evidence and was available whenever I needed her. I was very impressed with the way she communicated not only with me but also my ex-husband. She kept me informed about everything going on in my case. She instructed me ahead of time on what to expect and reviewed everything with me to make sure I understood everything. She handled every correspondence with outstanding patience and quick responses. She did not allow him to get away with anything. She advised me how to respond to CPS, in court and to my ex-husband and his threats. I was equipped to handle court and CPS meetings in 2 states. I could call her with any questions or problems that came up. My case was a difficult and time consuming one. Evelyn was there every step of the way to guide me through all the legalities and steps involved in dealing with CPS and court. She even did extra research and phone calls to another state to see what we were up against and what had to be filed. The amount of evidence she gathered was very imressive. She took notes during every conversation with authorities or my ex-husband. She was so thorough and never missed a beat. This was an extremely traumatic event for me and my kids. Evelyn took the legal stress off my shoulders and did an outstading job. Not only did we win our case but the outcome was more than I could have hoped for. I now have full custody of my kids and we got child support. I have recommended Evelyn to some of my friends and will continue to. I brag to people, who ask me about what happened, that I had the most incredible attorney. She is a strong attorney who gets the job done.

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Evelyn Ann Cox's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Doland

Child abuse lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"The answers of Ms. Cox are consistently accurate, full of analysis and customized to the needs of the Avvo asker. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring a lawyer."

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Gregory Glaser

Juvenile law lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Cox is exceptionally knowledgeable in her practice areas. She is a trustworthy lawyer advocate for families in their time of need."

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Julie Wolff

Child abuse lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is knowledgeable of the law, well spoken, easy to speak with, and not afraid to think of creative solutions to legal problems. She is very well respected in dependency court."

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David Beyersdorf

Child abuse lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Based on her thoughtful answers here and her excellent client reviews, I endorse this lawyer."

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A. Felsen

Child custody lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Evelyn is a great lawyer and I highly endorse her."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Other

"No matter what kind of legal issues you face throughout your life, it is important to have an experienced and trustworthy lawyer on your side. This attorney is one."

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Toby Adams

Child custody lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. Ms. Cox is a serious attorney who works smarter and harder for her clients than anyone I've seen. Her specialty in CPS cases allows her to deftly handle to overlapping CPS/Custody issues that come up in Family Court."

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Victoria Clemans

Child abuse lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Cox is an aggressive advocate for her clients. I strongly recommend her as your lawyer."

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Wazhma Mojaddidi

Child abuse lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Cox is a smart and passionate advocate for her clients."

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Joshua Kaizuka

Unknown lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"My experience with Evelyn is very positive. She is a very caring and dedicated advocate for her clients and I would refer people to her."

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Christopher Malloy

Family lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mary Quin

Child custody lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Cox is an outstanding family law attorney with an exceptional reputation. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and true credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend her legal services."

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Howard Lewis

Child custody lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Cox is one of the finest attorney's in her state and in our country. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and an inspiration for all of those who realize that sometimes people just need a little help and a voice to be heard. Attorney Cox is a credit to the legal profession."

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Ross Meltzer

Juvenile law lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Ms. Cox for over 6 years and I found her to be a great advocate for her clients. She is well respected in the legal community. I highly endorse her."

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Reesa Sutherland

Juvenile law lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Ms. Cox on several cases. I have rarely seen an attorney fight so hard, or speak so eloquently on behalf of their client. She is willing to put forth an extreme amount of work to fully present her clients case. She is an extremely zealous advocate for people who often have no voice. I would recommend Ms. Cox to any family or friend of my own who needed representation, especially in Dependency law."

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Joseph Dane

Child abuse lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Eve since our days together in the D.A.'s office. Since then, I have followed her career as she has become a fierce advocate for her clients. She knows the abuses of the CPS system and fights for her client's rights. I have, and will continue to refer clients to her without hesitation."

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Amina Merritt

Juvenile law lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Evelyn is a fierce fighter for justice!! She always advocates in the stongest possible way for her clients. She gives each case undivided attention and is impeccable in her attention to details. She has high ethical morals and is very concerned about integrity and promoting the practice of law. She is also very involved in her community showing care & concern for those less fortunate. I am happy to list Evelyn as one of my colleagues and friends."

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Christine Reysner

Child abuse lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with Evelyn on several cases over the past 7 years or so and have always been amazed by her level of commitment to her client and determination to achieve the best possible result for her client, whether that be through argument, settlement, or trial. She prepares her cases thoroughly and advocates to the utmost allowed by the law."

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Michael Bowman

Family lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have work as both on the same matters as well as against her when she was with the D.A.'s Office. She is prepaired, honest, and hard working."

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Benjamin Ramsey

Juvenile law lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the privilege of working with Ms. Cox when a client of mine in a child custody matter ended up in dependency court. Ms. Cox did an excellent job for the client on all levels and was great to work with. I found her to be extremely ethical and an very skilled advocate for our client. I give her my highest recommendation and have referred other clients to her since."

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Michael Randall

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Peter Cianchetta

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Tyler Janke

Family lawyer

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Michael Dedecker

Juvenile law lawyer

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Wazhma Mojaddidi

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Joshua Kaizuka

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Rich

Child abuse lawyer

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Howard Lewis

Child custody lawyer

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Ross Meltzer

Juvenile law lawyer

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Chandra Miller

Family lawyer

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William Clinton

Civil rights lawyer

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Thomas Neil

Family lawyer

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Michael Bowman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joseph Dane

Criminal defense lawyer

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Benjamin Ramsey

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Amina Merritt

Child abuse lawyer

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Christine Reysner

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

1997

Dean's List, Rutgers University

Work Experience

2004 - 2024

Attorney, Law Office of Evelyn A. Cox

2002 - 2004

Staff Attorney, Dependency Associates of Sacramento

2000 - 2001

Deputy District Attorney, Solano County District Attorney

1999 - 2000

Deputy District Attorney, Tulare County District Attorney

1997 - 1998

Clerk, Orange County Superior Court

Sample of Legal Cases

In re: J.C. (Juvenile)

Dismissed - Found Not true (Not guilty)

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Education

1999

Rutgers University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

University of Washington

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2016

Parent Education Forum

Dealing with CPS

2012

Family Law 101 For Attorneys

Child Protective Services in Domestic Violence Cases

2009

Young Family Lawyers Group

Child Protective Services and Family Law

2006

Family Law Night

Why Is DeFacto Parent Status Important?

Publications

1988

California Journal of Environmental Health Sudan 1988

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