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Juvenile Law Lawyers | Crystal Lake Office | Serving Chicago, IL
407 E Congress Parkway, Suite B, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Contact Rhonda L. Rosenthal, P.C. for your Juvenile needs in Illinois.
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Three First National Plaza, 70 W. Madison St., Suite 2275, Chicago, IL 60602-4312
Law Offices of Azita M. Mojarad, P.C. helps Chicago clients with their Juvenile needs.
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17 N. State Street, 17th Floor, Chicago, IL 60602
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Law Offices of Johnson & Buh has experience helping clients with their Juvenile needs in Chicago, Illinois.
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240 E. Lake St., Suite 109A, Addison, IL 60101
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The Law Offices of Charles Rohde & Pierina Infelise, P.C. has years of experience helping clients with their Juvenile needs in Chicago, Illinois.
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53 W Jackson, Suite 925, Chicago, IL 60604
Let the practice of Law Office of Pablo F. deCastro in Chicago, Illinois be your Juvenile advocate.
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Juvenile Law Lawyers | Chicago Office
150 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60601
Juvenile Law Lawyers | Oak Brook Office | Serving Chicago, IL
1200 Harger Road, Suite 830, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Juvenile Law Lawyers | Chicago Office
30 N LaSalle St, Suite 2140, Chicago, IL 60602
Juvenile Law Lawyers | Chicago Office
1655 S Blue Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
Juvenile Law Lawyers | Elmhurst Office | Serving Chicago, IL
360 West Butterfiled Road, Suite 300, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Juvenile Law Lawyers | Chicago Office
140 S Dearborn St, Suite 1020, Chicago, IL 60603
Juvenile Law Lawyers | Chicago Office
53 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 1410, Chicago, IL 60604
Juvenile Law Lawyers | Chicago Office
110 N Wacker Drive, Suite 3800, Chicago, IL 60606
Juvenile Law Lawyers | Chicago Office
111 East Wacker Drive, Suite 2800, Chicago, IL 60601
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55 West Monroe Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60603
Juvenile Law Lawyers | Chicago Office
130 E Randolph St, Suite 3900, Chicago, IL 60601
Juvenile Law Lawyers | Chicago Office
33 N. Dearborn Street, Suite 1950, Chicago, IL 60602-3249
Juvenile Law Lawyers | Chicago Office
320 S Canal St, Suite 3300, Chicago, IL 60606
Juvenile Law Lawyers | Chicago Office
161 N. Clark Street, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL 60601
Juvenile Law Lawyers | Chicago Office
West Loop Riverside Plaza, 10 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 875, Chicago, IL 60606
Juvenile Law Lawyers | Chicago Office
155 North Wacker Drive, Suite 3000, Chicago, IL 60606
Juvenile Law Lawyers | Chicago Office
221 N LaSalle Street, Suite 2017, Chicago, IL 60601
Juvenile Law Lawyers | St. Charles Office | Serving Chicago, IL
555 South Randall Road, Suite 200, St. Charles, IL 60174
Juvenile Law Lawyers | Joliet Office | Serving Chicago, IL
58 North Chicago St, 7th Floor, Joliet, IL 60432
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Our Verification Process and CriteriaIf your child is facing criminal charges, it is important to get the best legal representation possible because a criminal record will follow your child as each educational and employment opportunity becomes available. A juvenile attorney will be able to help your family seek a resolution that protects your child’s current best interests and their future prospects.
In terms of criminal law and the definitions surrounding juvenile offenses, most states and the federal government consider those who have not yet turned 18 years of age to be juveniles. Three states — Georgia, Texas and Wisconsin — instead restrict the protections afforded to juvenile offenders to those aged 16 or younger.
There is also a provision that allows those who are older than 18, but younger than 21, to claim legal juvenile status if they are being charged with an offense that was commissioned before the defendant attained the age of majority.
According to the Department of Justice, some of the most common offenses conducted by juvenile offenders include simple assault, disorderly conduct, drug-related crimes, weapons-related offenses, vandalism, liquor law violations and various forms of theft (burglary, automobile theft, etc.).
Juveniles are generally capable of committing any crime that an adult might. However, certain juvenile offenses (say, being in possession of alcohol) are offenses related strictly to the age of the individual in possession. Juvenile crime related to statutory rape (between two minors) can also be a form of offense that so-called “Romeo and Juliet” laws were enacted to combat.
Juveniles can be charged with any criminal offense; same as an adult, but their cases are usually handled in the Juvenile Courts. Some juvenile law charges include underage possession of alcohol, drug crimes, gang involvement, vandalism and juvenile DUI. Other juvenile law-related issues include disciplinary actions at school and foster care issues.
A juvenile lawyer can also provide direction for juveniles and their families to programs that will help the juvenile’s defense by minimizing the risk of the youth from re-offending and preventing future criminal behavior issues.
While juvenile offenders (or juvenile delinquents, if deemed so from a legal perspective) are afforded some protections (exempt from serving time in prison unless tried and convicted as an adult, for more serious offenses, where applicable) they do remain culpable for crimes committed.
A juvenile offender who is convicted could be facing court-order probation, mandatory counseling or therapy sessions, mandatory drug or alcohol rehabilitation, fines or monetary restitution, community service or even a term in detention (also termed “residence facilities”).
In situations where a juvenile is being tried as an adult, the sentencing is typically expected to match the severity of the crime. Despite the surprising frequency of this occurrence (generally for the most severe offenses, or for extreme incidences of repeat offenses), some such instances become high-profile cases with the attendant media exposure.
In order to be tried as an adult, juvenile offenders must be meted out a waiver to adult court. Most states require that a juvenile offender be the age of 16 (though some states have no age limit appended to more serious charges, such as murder) in order for such a waiver to be handed down by the court.
Reasons for a juvenile being tried as an adult include, but are not limited to: the commission of a very grave or serious offense such as rape or murder, the offender having a lengthy juvenile record or a number of failed rehabilitation attempts having been made in the past.
It is estimated that approximately 250,000 juvenile offenders are tried as adults, per year, in the United States.
As a result of several relatively recent Supreme Court decisions, juvenile offenders are not able to be sentenced to death, nor sentenced to life in prison without parole in response to any crime other than those related to homicide.
A juvenile crime lawyer or criminal defense attorney is familiar with established case law, past precedent, and current statutes surrounding juvenile delinquency. These attorneys specialize in defending juvenile clients facing charges and can help defendants to navigate the juvenile justice system.
All juveniles facing court due to alleged offenses are entitled to an attorney, regardless of their ability — or the ability of their parents or guardians — to pay. It is extremely important to secure adequate legal representation if you are facing charges as a juvenile. If found guilty of the offenses levied against you, depending on the severity of the charges, you could be placed in detention or even tried as an adult, as exhibited above.
The creation of a criminal record as a result of having been tried, and convicted, as an adult can be extremely damaging to any young man or woman. Therefore, it’s important to work with a criminal defense lawyer.
Specialized legal help is available for most legal issues. Each case is unique; seeking legal help is a smart first step toward understanding your legal situation and seeking the best path toward resolution for your case. An experienced lawyer understands the local laws surrounding your case and what your best legal options might be. More importantly, there are certain situations and circumstances – such as being charged with a crime – where you should always seek experienced legal help.
An attorney consultation should provide you with enough information so that you can make an informed decision on whether to proceed with legal help.
Bill by the hour: Many attorneys bill by the hour. How much an attorney bills you per hour will vary based on a number of factors. For instance, an attorney’s hourly fee may fluctuate based on whether that hour is spent representing you in court or doing research on your case. Attorneys in one practice area may bill you more than attorneys in a different practice area.
Contingent fee: Some lawyers will accept payment via contingent fee. In this arrangement, the lawyer receives a percentage of the total monetary recovery if you win your lawsuit. In sum, the lawyer only gets paid if you win. Contingent fee agreements are limited to specific practice areas in civil law.
Flat fee: For “routine” legal work where the attorney generally knows the amount of time and resources necessary to complete the task, he/she may be willing to bill you a flat fee for services performed.
Personal jurisdiction – Requirement that a particular court have authority over a person, in order to bind that person to the judgment of the court, based on minimum contacts. International Shoe Co v. Washington is a landmark Supreme Court case outlining the scope of a state court’s reach in personal jurisdiction.