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IndianaJuvenile Defense Lawyers in Terre Haute, Indiana

In the juvenile justice system in Indiana, 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 Indiana, 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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Robert J. Nice

Robert J. Nice
The Nice Law Firm, LLP
400 Wabash Avenue Suite 205
Terre Haute, IN 47807
Robert J. Nice is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer... read more >

Rowdy G Williams

Rowdy G Williams
Rowdy G. Williams Law Firm, P.C.
1117 Wabash Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47807
Licensed for 28 years, Rowdy G Williams is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

William Gelder Smock

William Gelder Smock
Smock & Etling
77 Cherry Street
Terre Haute, IN 47807
Licensed for 52 years, William Gelder Smock is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Jessie Ann Cook

Jessie Ann Cook
400 Wabash Ave Suite 212
Terre Haute, IN 47807
Licensed for 45 years, Jessie Ann Cook is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Paul Joal Watts

Paul Joal Watts
Watts Law Office, PC
85 South Main Street
Spencer, IN 47460
Licensed for 50 years, Paul Joal Watts is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >
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Board Certification

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.



Nonprofit Legal Associations

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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