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IowaJuvenile Defense Lawyers in Council Bluffs, Iowa

In the juvenile justice system in Iowa, 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 Iowa, 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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Brian S. Rhoten

Brian S. Rhoten
Brian Rhoten, Attorney at Law PLC
229 S Main Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Licensed for 28 years, Brian S. Rhoten is a Workers Compensation and Workplace Injuries lawyer who attended University of Chicago Booth Sch... read more >

Michael Donn Hooper

Michael Donn Hooper
Michael Donn Hooper, Attorney At Law
607 South Main Street Suite 400
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Michael Donn Hooper is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Te'ya T O'Bannon-Martens

Te'ya T O'Bannon-Martens
Law Office of Te'ya T. O'Bannon
221 South Main Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Te'ya T O'Bannon-Martens is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Scott D Strait

Scott D Strait
Scott Strait
108 West Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Scott D Strait is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Bradford Lynn Davis

Bradford Lynn Davis
The Law Offices of Bradford Davis
500 Willow Ave. Suite 209
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Bradford Lynn Davis is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Mark J Rater

Mark J Rater
Rater Law Office
221 S Main
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Licensed for 35 years, Mark J Rater is a Personal Injury and Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >
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Juvenile Defense Specialty Areas

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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