Are parents responsible for legal lawyer fees for our18 Year old son until he is 21 Years old?

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Are parents responsible for legal lawyer fees for our18 Year old son until he is 21 Years old?

Anonymous Aug 27, 2012 3 views 3 answers

My son (18) got charged with a felony (graffiti spraying damage 1,100.-) and got referred to a legal aid. After talking to them we were told we are responsible for legal expenses until he is 21. Does that mean he can screw up and mess with the law and we have to pay up for it? Does not seem fair. What can he/we expect to happen going to court?

Benjamin Lieberman · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T10:39:24+00:00

Benjamin Lieberman

Benjamin Lieberman · Jun 15, 2026

No you are not responsible for his legal fees. He is an adult.

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Joseph A Lo PiccoloCriminal Defense AttorneyGarden City, NY · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T10:39:24+00:00

Yes----- Joseph A. Lo Piccolo, Esq. Immediate Past President, Criminal Courts Bar Association 11'-12' Hession Bekoff & Lo Piccolo 1103 Stewart Ave, Suite 200 Garden City, NY 11530 516-408-3666 (o) / 516-408-3833 (f) [email protected]

Jay K GoldbergCriminal Defense AttorneyNew York, NY · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T10:39:24+00:00

Jay K GoldbergCriminal Defense AttorneyNew York, NY

Jay K GoldbergCriminal Defense AttorneyNew York, NY · Jun 15, 2026

Your location says Florida, NY. Is this correct? In NY he would be considered an adult and you should not have to pay.

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Are parents responsible for legal lawyer fees for our18 Year old son until he is 21 Years old?

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