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

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

37 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 24 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Serghei | October 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Thankful Father and Husband

I can't thank enough Ms. Cox for her support and every possible and impossible effort she made to help our family get reunited. Evelyn represented me and fight for my rights to be with my family in CPS case in Yolo County, CA. She is very knowledgeable about Child Protective Services system, very we...ll respected, very honest and easy approached when you need help. It isn't a secret that CPS cases are often long, painful, demanding and physically, mentally and emotionally exhausting for every person involved in them. And having an attorney who WILL REALLY FIGHT on your side is critically important! If you or your loved ones ever find themselves involved in CPS case, I highly recommend to contact Evelyn Cox as soon as possible and at least get a consultation with her! Thank you Evelyn for all your help! It was a real blessing for our family to have you in our case!

Posted by FRANCISCO | September 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

SHE SAVED OUR FAMILY

AS A GAY COUPLE WITH A FAMILY OF 3 17 YEAR OLDS, MS. COX WENT ABOVE AND BEYOND IN FIGHTING LIKE A BULLDOG AGAINST OUR CPS PROSECUTORS. THE CASE WAS DSIMISSED WITHIN WEEKS ONCE THE PROSECUTION FOUND OUT SHE WAS ON OUR SIDE. BEYOND HER LEGAL ACUMEN AND PROFESISONAL DEMEANOR, MS. COX TRULY CARES ABOUT... THE SACRED RELATIONSHIP AMONG FAMILY MEMBERS AND THE SPECIAL ROLE PARENTS PLAY IN NURTURING THEIR CHILDREN AS THEY SEE FIT. CPS IN CA IS A BROKEN, DYSFUNCTIONAL, AND OFTEN SPITEFUL SYSTEM OF MEDIOCRE INVESTIGATORS WITH AXES TO GRIND OF THEIR OWN. MS. COX KNOWS HOW TO LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD. TRUST ME, AS SOON AS CPS FOUND OUT SHE WAS OUR ATTORNEY, THE TENOR CHANGED IMJMEIDATELY AND OUR CASE WAS DIMSISSED WITHIN WEEKS (AGAINST ALL ODDS, GIVEN CPS' UBRIDLED POWER IN CA). I WOULD GIVE HER A SUPERIOR, BUT THAT WAS NOT AN OPTION PER ABOVE. LOOK NO FURTHER; YOU WILL NTO REGRET IT.

Evelyn Cox

Replied last October 18, 2023

Thank you for your strong review of my services! You are an excellent father and found yourself in a difficult situation dealing with CPS. I am so glad I was able to help get your case dismissed and I wish your family the very best going forward.

Posted by anonymous | September 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Ms Evelyn Cox

Grandparents well into 9 months of this case. Having a consultation & hiring Ms Cox is the right Attorney for our case. She has filed & submitting proper documentation. We have a sense of relief. We have hope and we can see light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you Ms Cox. But NO words can express o...ur gratitude!!!!!

Posted by Dan | August 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Eve helped me fight for my rights as a father

I was introduced to Eve during the hardest time in my life. My ex-wife falsely accused me of some outrageous offenses during our divorce. Eve consistently provided sage legal counsel and refused to back down in my fight to clear my name and get my kids back. It’s was a painful time for all of us bu...t every time I walked into the courtroom, I knew Eve would fight the good fight on my behalf. She was confident and came to court prepared to dismantle every accusation against me. I don’t regret for on moment my decision to work with Eve. She helped me attain 50% custody of my children and prevented me from being responsible for paying my ex-wife’s legal fees. If you are in need of a fighter, hire Eve. She puts her heart and soul into her cases and clients. I am a very satisfied client and the life I live today is due in large part because of the hard caught case she own on my behalf. For this, I am forever grateful.

Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Thankful Parent

I was fortunate enough to find Eve during a tremulous and trying time. I was in the middle of a custody battle with minimal hope and experienced feelings of sadness . After meeting Eve, my whole outlook and emotional disposition changed. I regained hope, and started to believe that the truth would pr...evail once again. Eve is very empathetic and always returned my emails and phone calls in a timely fashion.Eve worked diligently and was super professional . Eve has very deep understanding of the law and met each challenge we faced with the upmost confidence and in-depth knowledge. . Although, my case was a roller coaster ride, to say the least, Eve was able to navigate through the messy court process and false statements and we were ultimately successful in obtaining custody. I would recommend Eve to anyone that is need of a honest, fierce, articulate and caring attorney.

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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

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"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

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"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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Tyler Janke

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Michael Dedecker

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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

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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

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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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