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MaineJuvenile Defense Lawyers in Androscoggin County, Maine

In the juvenile justice system in Androscoggin County, Maine, 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 Androscoggin County, Maine, 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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George A Hess

George A Hess
The Hess Law Firm
PO Box 423
Auburn, ME 04212
George A Hess is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Maine School of Law... read more >

Donald Scott Hornblower

Donald Scott Hornblower
The Law Office of Donald S. Hornblower
PO Box 376 95 Park St., Suite 510
Lewiston, ME 04243
Licensed for 33 years, Donald Scott Hornblower is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer... read more >

Leonard I Sharon

Leonard I Sharon
223 Main St
Auburn, ME 04210
Licensed for 53 years, Leonard I Sharon is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Adam Sherman

Adam Sherman
The Law Office of Adam Sherman
11 Lisbon Street Suite 104
Lewiston, ME 04240
Adam Sherman is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

David J Van Dyke

David J Van Dyke
Hornblower Lynch Rabosco & Van
PO Box 116
Lewiston, ME 04243
David J Van Dyke is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

William B Cote

William B Cote
95 Park St. Suite 302
Lewiston, ME 04243
William B Cote is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury 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.


Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

MACDL is committed to the fair administration of criminal justice and the defending the rights of those accused.


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