Juvenile Lawyers
12,698 verified juvenile attorneys across the United States. Find experienced Juvenile counsel to evaluate your case, explain your options, and represent you through every stage of the legal process. Compare verified juvenile attorneys nationwide by experience, peer ratings, and client reviews — get matched with counsel in any state, free for clients.
Mitchell Reuben Greene is a lawyer practicing traffic violations, drivers license suspension, driving while intoxicated and 8 other areas of law. Mitc...
Beau has practiced law for 34 years in Louisiana. Beau’s primary areas of practice include DWI, criminal defense, family law, environmental law, and p...
Jeffrey Lawrence Forte is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, insurance coverage, construction defects and 6 other areas of law. Jeffrey receiv...
Christopher Gene Clark is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui & dwi, violent crime and 6 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.A. degree ...
I have devoted my career to creating a law firm where every client feels as if they are my most important client. My clients know that I am fighting h...
Wadi F. Muhaisen is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, collections, criminal law-dui and 6 other areas of law.
I grew up with a passion for criminal justice. I understand that often times, good people make poor decisions that can have adverse and negative life ...
George Isao Kita practices at The Law Offices of George I. Kita Read Full Bio
Jason Doyle Cassel is a lawyer practicing appellate: criminal, criminal defense, driving while intoxicated and 7 other areas of law. Jason received a ...
Mr. Donnie Brandon Epperson is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child custody and 11 other areas of law.
Attorney Colarusso is a Former Prosecutor with over 38 years of experience in the criminal field, including jury and non jury trials. Professional, Kn...
Leonard S. Feuer is keenly aware of what it takes to provide a superior level of advocacy for his clients and strives every day to deliver that level ...
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Ms. Kimberly Beth Rivellini is a lawyer practicing criminal; criminal law, criminal defense, dui & dwi and 3 other areas of law.
Mr. Aaron J O'Brien is a lawyer practicing 216, general practice, office and 9 other areas of law.
Ms. Sandra Lee Woodall is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, marital and family law, dependency and delinquency and 4 other areas of law.
Mark Griffith founded his law firm in 1993. He has always devoted his practice exclusively to the defense of Texas citizens who have been charged with...
Kaysia Monica Earley is a lawyer practicing felony / misdemeanor, possession of cannabis/marijuana, theft/shoplifting and 38 other areas of law. Kaysi...
Mr. Eli Zev Ilionsky is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, bankruptcy, business and 24 other areas of law.
Mr. Jonathan Arash Zendeh Del is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, appellate: criminal, civil litigation and 13 other areas of law.
As the principal of the Law Offices of Charles T. Ganz, with office locations in Houston and Coldspring, Texas, Charles T.
James Russell Disinger is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal traffic offenses, drug crimes and 11 other areas of law. James received a B.A...
Autumn Nicole Hancock is a lawyer practicing adoption, advocacy, arts and sports and 41 other areas of law. Autumn has been licensed for 16 years.
Emily Marie Gause is a lawyer practicing criminal appeals, criminal defense, criminal investigation and 5 other areas of law. Emily received a B.A. de...
Mr. Ricardo Lima Piereck de Sa is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, wills & living wills, business and 15 other areas of law.
Kendell K Ali practices at Ali & Blankner Read Full Bio
Mr. David Lee Windecher is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, expungement, juvenile and 12 other areas of law.
Ms. Kristin Renea Brown is a lawyer practicing criminal trial and appellate, state and federal, juvenile and adult and 5 other areas of law.
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Mr. Douglas Wayne Atkinson practices at Douglas W.
Anna Louise Davis is a lawyer practicing public health law & policy, family/domestic, general practice and 3 other areas of law. Anna received a M.P.H...
Michael Moshe Levin is a lawyer practicing capital murder cases, criminal defense, criminal law and 3 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degr...
Gary Stephen Okin is a lawyer practicing divorce and dissolution, child custody and support, juvenile and 5 other areas of law. Gary received a B.A. d...
Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award for Advocacy.
R. Mark Shelton is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, personal injury, insurance coverage and 7 other areas of law.
Mr. Patrick John Grozinger is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense, dui & dwi and 6 other areas of law.
Nathan Matthew Manni is a lawyer practicing commercial, land use, probate and 42 other areas of law. Nathan received a B.A. degree from Whitman Colleg...
Miles Brissette is a board certified criminal trial attorney based in Fort Worth, Texas. He became a principal in the Law Offices of Gill & Brissette ...
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Mr. Max Geoffrey Frizalone is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui & dwi, juvenile.
Ben Datika, Esquire is an energetic, aggressive, and skilled Trial Attorney specializing in criminal defense cases. Mr.
Mr. Joseph Francis Hoelscher II is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dwi, family and 8 other areas of law.
Lynn Sfara Bruno is a lawyer practicing corporate, business, criminal and 9 other areas of law. Lynn received a B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State Un...
Ms. Angelique Evangeline Kelley is a lawyer practicing criminal, criminal appellate, general practice and 14 other areas of law.
Lynette Marlin Boggs-Perez is a lawyer practicing juvenile, appellate: criminal, adr and 12 other areas of law. Lynette has been licensed for 13 years...
L. Craig Atkinson is a lawyer practicing criminal law, assault and battery, burglary and 39 other areas of law.
Ann Marie Thayer is a lawyer practicing domestic violence, juvenile, dwi/dui and 4 other areas of law. Ann received a B.A. degree from Roanoke College...
Thomas R. Siegel is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, juvenile, bankruptcy and 7 other areas of law.
Matthew Carlo Giannini is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, commercial, corporate and 17 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.S. degree from Youngst...
Richard Paul Arthur is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, criminal, estate planning and 6 other areas of law. Richard received a B.S. degree from Ohio No...
Howard Bass I is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, juvenile, dui & dwi and 4 other areas of law. Howard received a B.A. degree from Mankato State ...
Eugene M. Whissel II is a lawyer practicing criminal law & practice, dui, dwi and 6 other areas of law.
Lisa Ann Reeves is a lawyer practicing trusts, wills & living wills, elder law and 13 other areas of law. Lisa received a B.S.B.A. degree from Univers...
Ms. Andrea Marie Kolski is a lawyer practicing criminal, juvenile, criminal defense and 3 other areas of law.
Ms. Tiffany M Brown is a lawyer practicing domestic and family law, criminal defense, divorce & separation and 1 other area of law.
Shawn James Haff is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, domestic violence, federal practice and 8 other areas of law. Shawn received a B.A. degree f...
Rebecca Thorley is a lawyer practicing criminal, dui, dwi and 9 other areas of law. Rebecca has been licensed for 16 years.
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Mr. Hayes’ background as an assistant district attorney lends a helpful perspective to defense strategies along with the knowledge of tactics the pros...
What is Juvenile?
Juvenile is the branch of law that governs the rights, obligations, and disputes that arise within its subject matter. In the United States, juvenile sits at the intersection of statutes enacted by Congress, the regulations issued by federal agencies, the laws passed by all fifty state legislatures, and the body of judge-made decisions known as the common law. Because every state writes its own version of the rules, the way juvenile works in one jurisdiction can look noticeably different from how it works in another, and that is one of the main reasons attorneys in this area focus their practice geographically — to stay fluent in the local statutes, court rules, and judicial preferences that shape outcomes.
At a practical level, Juvenile attorneys spend their time on three categories of work. The first is advice and prevention: counselling clients on how to structure transactions, draft documents, and conduct business so that legal risk is minimised before a dispute ever begins. The second is transactional execution: producing the contracts, filings, notices, and registrations that the law actually requires to make a decision legally binding. The third is contested representation: defending or pursuing a client's interests when a dispute escalates to negotiation, regulatory enforcement, arbitration, or litigation in court.
The clients who hire Juvenile lawyers range from individuals navigating a single life event to multinational corporations with complex regulatory exposure. What unifies them is the need for an experienced lawyer who knows the relevant code sections, has appeared in the relevant courts, and can translate the strategic options into language a client can act on. AttorneyQnA currently lists 12,698 verified juvenile attorneys across the United States, each with a public profile showing their bar admissions, years in practice, and the kinds of matters they have handled — with the deepest concentration of practitioners in Alabama.
When do you need a Juvenile attorney?
Most people contact a juvenile lawyer for one of two reasons: something is about to happen that they want done correctly the first time, or something has gone wrong and they need it fixed before it gets worse. The earlier you involve counsel, the more options you usually have, and the lower the cost of getting to a resolution tends to be. The scenarios below are the ones we see most often on AttorneyQnA from prospective clients searching for juvenile representation.
Once your signature is on a contract, settlement, lease, or release, your bargaining leverage drops sharply. A short pre-signature review by a juvenile lawyer is the cheapest insurance you can buy.
Cease-and-desist letters, regulatory notices, and demand letters all start clocks. Missing the response window can convert a manageable problem into a default judgment or formal enforcement action.
Statutes of limitations, filing windows, and appeal periods are jurisdictional — courts cannot extend them as a favour. If you can identify a date that matters, you need a lawyer before that date arrives.
The moment opposing counsel appears, the conversation moves out of normal English and into procedural language. Continuing unrepresented usually means losing ground you cannot recover later.
Forming an entity, choosing a venue, structuring a deal, or selecting a remedy each has long-term consequences. A consultation at the planning stage is far cheaper than redoing it after the fact.
Multi-state matters bring conflict-of-laws questions that change which statutes apply and which court has authority. An attorney licensed in the right jurisdiction is not optional.
If any of the situations above describes where you are right now, the next step is a focused consultation. Use the Ask a Lawyer tool for short written questions, or browse the 12,698 juvenile attorneys listed above to book a paid consultation directly.
How to choose a Juvenile attorney
The single biggest factor in choosing a juvenile lawyer is fit with your specific matter. A lawyer with twenty years of juvenile experience but no exposure to your particular sub-issue can easily be a worse choice than a five-year associate who has handled the same problem repeatedly. We recommend running every prospective lawyer through the same five-step checklist before signing an engagement letter.
- Bar admission in the correct jurisdiction. Confirm the lawyer is admitted in the state — and where relevant, the federal district — where your matter sits. The lawyer's profile on AttorneyQnA shows every bar admission on file, and the underlying state bar's "lawyer lookup" tool will confirm active standing in under a minute.
- Direct experience with your fact pattern. Ask plainly: "How many matters like mine have you handled in the last three years, and how did they resolve?" An honest answer reveals more than years-in-practice alone.
- A written fee agreement. Whether hourly, flat fee, contingent, or hybrid, the engagement letter should specify what is included, what triggers additional charges, and how disputes are handled. Avoid lawyers who resist writing the terms down.
- Communication cadence. Decide upfront how often you expect updates, who your day-to-day contact will be, and what response time is reasonable. The number-one complaint filed with state bar grievance committees is not malpractice — it is non-communication.
- Conflict check + reputation pulse. Make sure the lawyer has run a formal conflict check, then spend ten minutes reading independent reviews and any public disciplinary history. The state bar's website is authoritative for the second; the lawyer's AttorneyQnA profile collects the first.
Once you have a shortlist, schedule consultations with two or three. Lawyers vary widely in temperament, and the right strategic match for your case is sometimes the second or third lawyer you meet — not the first.
How much does a Juvenile lawyer cost?
Legal fees in the United States are not regulated by a uniform schedule, so what you pay a juvenile lawyer depends on the billing model the lawyer offers, the complexity of your matter, and the local market. There are four billing structures used in this practice area; most engagements use one, but hybrid arrangements are increasingly common.
1. Hourly billing
The default model for most non-contingent matters. Rates for juvenile attorneys in the U.S. typically range from $150–$250/hour in smaller markets to $400–$700/hour in major metropolitan areas, with senior partners at large firms commanding $900/hour and above. Hourly billing is fairest when the scope of work is genuinely unpredictable, but it creates an incentive structure that the client has to monitor.
2. Flat fee
Increasingly used for well-defined transactions — incorporations, will drafting, single-issue filings, uncontested matters. A flat fee tells you exactly what the deliverable will cost, and the lawyer absorbs the risk of unexpected complexity. Ask whether the flat fee includes filing fees, third-party costs, and any post-filing follow-up.
3. Contingency
Where it is permitted by the rules of professional conduct — most often in plaintiff-side juvenile work involving monetary recovery — the lawyer is paid a percentage of the proceeds, typically 33% before suit is filed and 40% after. The client pays nothing if there is no recovery. Contingency fees align the lawyer's economics with yours, but the percentage compounds across time, so very strong cases sometimes do better on hourly billing.
4. Retainer / subscription
A monthly fee that buys a defined block of access or hours. This is common for businesses with ongoing juvenile needs — contract review, employee questions, regulatory check-ins. A subscription smooths out spending and gives the lawyer a reason to know your operation in depth.
Whichever model you choose, ask for an itemised written estimate before the engagement begins, and ask explicitly what is not covered. Surprise expenses are the most common source of attorney-client friction.
Frequently asked questions about juvenile
How quickly can a juvenile lawyer review my matter?
Most lawyers can schedule an initial consultation within 1–3 business days. Urgent matters — pending deadlines, time-sensitive notices, court-ordered hearings — should be flagged in your first message; many lawyers reserve emergency consultation slots for that reason. If you need a written answer faster, the Ask a Lawyer tool typically returns answers in under 24 hours.
Do I need a juvenile lawyer in my exact city, or anywhere in my state?
Bar admission is the controlling rule: any attorney licensed in your state can represent you in that state's courts and agencies, regardless of which city they're based in. Practical proximity still matters for in-person meetings, local court familiarity, and access to the local bench and bar. For state-level filings and remote-friendly matters, an attorney elsewhere in the same state often works fine.
Will an initial consultation cost me anything?
Many juvenile attorneys offer a free 15- to 30-minute initial consultation; others charge a flat consultation fee that may be credited against the engagement if you hire them. The lawyer's profile lists the consultation policy. Free does not always mean better — a fee-based consultation is sometimes the sign of a lawyer who treats their time, and yours, seriously.
What documents should I bring to the first meeting?
Bring every contract, notice, letter, filing, or written communication connected to the matter; a written timeline of events with dates; the names and contact details of every other party involved; and any deadlines or hearing dates you are already aware of. Even an incomplete file is more useful than a verbal summary alone.
Can I change lawyers if I am not happy with mine?
Yes. Clients can discharge their lawyer at any time, for any reason, by written notice. Your case file belongs to you and must be transferred to your new counsel. Any unpaid fees through the date of discharge remain owed; any unearned advance must be refunded. If you are mid-litigation, the court typically must approve the substitution, but approval is routine.
How long does a typical juvenile matter take?
It depends almost entirely on whether the matter is transactional or contested. A transactional matter — a contract, a filing, a single-step transaction — can resolve in days to weeks. A contested matter — anything involving disputed facts, court intervention, or regulatory action — typically takes months at minimum, and complex cases can run multiple years. Your lawyer should give you a realistic outside estimate at intake.
Are juvenile lawyer fees tax-deductible?
It depends on the nature of the matter and current tax law. Fees connected to producing or collecting taxable income, managing investment property, or operating a business are often deductible; fees for personal matters generally are not. Because rules change, confirm deductibility with a tax professional for the year in which the fees are paid.
What is the difference between juvenile and the related practice areas?
Juvenile overlaps with several adjacent areas — see the related-practice-area grid below for direct links. Choosing the right lawyer often means picking the one whose primary focus matches the heart of your problem, even if multiple labels could technically apply. When you are unsure, list your situation in your own words to two lawyers from neighbouring areas and ask which one of them is the better fit; honest lawyers will tell you.
Find juvenile attorneys by state
Each state link below opens the juvenile roster for that jurisdiction, with the local statute of limitations, court-system overview, and verified attorneys.
Juvenile Law Firms
Main Law Firm
Winter Park
Walton Law Firm
San Marcos
Bruner Law Firm
Fort Walton Beach
J&Y Law Firm
Los Angeles
West Law Firm
Charleston
John T. Floyd Law Firm
Houston
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