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In the juvenile justice system in Delaware, the primary goal is to rehabilitate the child or teenager.


The juvenile justice system also protects the public. Important differences exist between the criminal justice system in adult courts and juvenile courts.


When choosing a criminal defense attorney for a juvenile court case in or around Delaware, consider the attorney's training and experience with these types of cases.


Attorneys often provide a free consultation and charge a flat rate for attorney fees and costs for juvenile delinquency and criminal defense cases.


Many of the top juvenile defense attorneys in the United States belong to the National Juvenile Defender Center (NJDC). Created in 1999, NJDC supports criminal defense attorneys who represent children in juvenile court. In 2005, the National Juvenile Defender Center separated from the American Bar Association (ABA) to become an independent organization.


NJDC gives juvenile defense attorneys a platform to exchange information, build partnerships, improve advocacy skills and participate in the national debate over juvenile justice.


The mission of the NJDC is to "promote justice for all children by ensuring excellence in juvenile defense." Learn more about the NJDC.

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Andrew D Rahaim

Andrew D Rahaim
Rahaim & Saints, LLP
2055 Limestone Rd Suite 211
Wilmington, DE 19808
Andrew D Rahaim is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Jennifer Kate Aaronson

Jennifer Kate Aaronson
Aaronson & Collins, LLC
8 E 13th St
Wilmington, DE 19801
Jennifer Kate Aaronson is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Natalie S Woloshin

Natalie S Woloshin
Woloshin, Lynch, Natalie & Gagne, P.A.
3200 Concord Pike
Wilmington, DE 19803
Natalie S Woloshin is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Patrick J Collins

Patrick J Collins
Aaronson & Collins, LLC
8 E 13th St
Wilmington, DE 19801
Patrick J Collins is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

R Michael Lindsey

R Michael Lindsey
Morris and Morris, LLC
4001 Kennett Pike Suite 300
Wilmington, DE 19807
R Michael Lindsey is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Edmund Daniel Lyons

Edmund Daniel Lyons
The Lyons Law Firm
1526 Gilpin Ave
Wilmington, DE 19806
Edmund Daniel Lyons is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Thomas A Foley

Thomas A Foley
1905 Delaware Ave
Wilmington, DE 19806
Thomas A Foley is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Michael W Modica

Michael W Modica
715 North King Street Suite 300
Wilmington, DE 19801
Michael W Modica is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Michael D Horn

Michael D Horn
2093 Philadelphia Pike Ste 2015
Claymont, DE 19703
Licensed for 17 years, Michael D Horn is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Cornell Law School... read more >

Justin Thomas Norman

Justin Thomas Norman
115 Rockland Cir
Wilmington, DE 19803
Licensed for 8 years, Justin Thomas Norman is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Washington School of Law... read more >

Anthony A Figliola Jr

Anthony A Figliola Jr
1813 Marsh Rd Suite A
Wilmington, DE 19810
Anthony A Figliola Jr is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Kathleen M Jennings

Kathleen M Jennings
820 North French St
Wilmington, DE 19801
Kathleen M Jennings is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Eugene J Maurer Jr

Eugene J Maurer Jr
1201-A King Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Eugene J Maurer Jr is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

John M Willard

John M Willard
224 Plymouth Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803
John M Willard is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >
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National Association of Counsel for Children - NACC is accredited by the ABA to certify attorneys as child welfare law specialists and works to improve the quality of legal representation of children in dependency, juvenile delinquency, and family law cases.



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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Founded in 1958, NACDL is the largest organization for criminal defense lawyers fighting to preserve fairness within America's criminal justice system. The organization has more than 10,000 direct members including criminal defense attorneys in private practice, public defenders in state or federal court, U.S. military defense counsel, law professors and judges.


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