A Miami man who suffers from autism was ruled incompetent to stand trial on child pornography charges. It’s a unique case that has drawn the interest of child advocates and attorneys who protect the rights of Florida’s at-risk youth. In the case, Tony Rodriguez, who according to news reports has... View Article
In a case where it appears state child protective officials had a chance – and failed – to save the life of an at-risk child under their watch, attorneys who fight for the rights of at-risk children are watching as the matter unfolds in state court. According to news reports,... View Article
As a children’s rights law firm representing Florida foster children and others at risk of child abuse, child sex abuse, and other harm, Talenfeld Law is aware of the perils society’s youngest and most vulnerable citizens face. But developmentally disabled adults are not immune from physical harm. In Pembroke Pines,... View Article
Talenfeld Law, the premier law firm exclusively representing at-risk children and developmentally disabled adults in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, West Palm Beach and throughout Florida, will be a major sponsor for the Legal Aid Service of Broward County (LAS) and Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida (CCLA) annual fundraising... View Article
Howard M. Talenfeld, the preeminent children’s rights attorney whose firm exclusively represents at-risk children and developmentally disabled adults who are the victims of physical abuse, child abuse, sexual abuse, and other harm by state agencies and private contractors, was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers... View Article
In its article, “The machinations used to deny care to one disabled foster kid,” the Miami Herald outlined how the Agency for Persons with Disabilities worked to decline paying for services for a 16-year-old under the state’s care. The child’s guardians requested the agency pay for the child to be enrolled... View Article