Areas of Practice

LEGAL SERVICES

Personalized Legal Representation for Individuals and Families

Legal matters can be complicated, especially when they involve your family, your freedom, or the well-being of a child. At Thomas Law, Vivian Thomas provides personalized legal representation and practical guidance to help clients understand their rights, options, and next steps.

Based in Stockton, California, Thomas Law represents clients throughout San Joaquin County and surrounding communities in juvenile dependency, criminal defense, DUI defense, family law, caregiver rights, and related matters.

Juvenile Dependency

Juvenile dependency cases involve legal proceedings concerning the safety and well-being of children and can involve parents, children, grandparents, and other caregivers. These cases can be complex and emotionally challenging, particularly when Child Protective Services (CPS) becomes involved.

Thomas Law helps clients understand the dependency process and provides representation tailored to the circumstances of their case.

Juvenile Dependency Matters May Include:

Parent representation in juvenile dependency proceedings
Representation involving CPS matters
Representation of children in juvenile dependency cases
Related caregiver matters
Cases involving both juvenile dependency and criminal defense

Criminal Defense

Facing criminal charges can leave you with serious questions about what happens next. Thomas Law provides criminal defense representation designed to help clients understand their rights and navigate the legal process.

Vivian Thomas takes the time to listen to the circumstances surrounding your case and provide practical guidance based on your situation.

Criminal Defense Matters May Include:

Criminal charges
Defense representation
Criminal matters related to family or juvenile dependency cases
DUI-related criminal matters

DUI Defense

A DUI charge can create significant uncertainty about what comes next. Thomas Law provides DUI defense representation and helps clients understand the legal process surrounding their case.

If you have been arrested or charged with a DUI, speaking with an attorney can help you better understand your circumstances and available options.

DUI Defense May Include:

DUI arrests and charges
DUI-related criminal defense
DUI matters involving juvenile dependency or CPS involvement

Family Law

Family law matters often involve deeply personal circumstances and decisions that can affect your family for years to come. Thomas Law provides personalized representation and guidance through a range of family law matters.

Family Law Matters May Include:

Child custody
Child support
Domestic violence matters
Restraining orders
Other family-related legal matters

Caregiver Rights

When a child is placed in the care of a grandparent or another relative, caregivers can face complicated legal circumstances of their own. Thomas Law represents caregivers involved in juvenile dependency matters and helps them understand their rights and legal options.

Caregiver Matters May Include:

Grandparent caregiver matters
Relative caregiver matters
Juvenile dependency proceedings involving children in a caregiver’s home
Legal issues affecting a caregiver’s relationship with a child

Juvenile Dependency + Criminal Defense

Some legal situations involve both a juvenile dependency case and a related criminal matter. For example, an incident involving domestic violence or a DUI may lead to both criminal proceedings and CPS involvement.

When these matters overlap, Thomas Law can represent clients in both the juvenile dependency and related criminal case, providing a coordinated approach to connected legal issues.

Overlapping Matters May Include:

Domestic violence incidents involving CPS
DUI cases involving juvenile dependency
Criminal charges connected to a CPS investigation
Related criminal and juvenile dependency proceedings

Have Questions About Your Legal Situation?

You don’t have to understand every part of the legal process before reaching out. Thomas Law is here to listen, answer your questions, and help you understand your options.

Call Thomas Law at 209.227.7954 to schedule a consultation.

Schedule a Consultation