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New HampshireJuvenile Defense Lawyers in Strafford County, New Hampshire

In the juvenile justice system in Strafford County, New Hampshire, 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 Strafford County, New Hampshire, 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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Joanne M Stella

Joanne M Stella
Durham Criminal Law
9 Madbury Road Suite #101
Durham, NH 03824
Joanne M Stella is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer... read more >

John E Durkin

John E Durkin
Burns, Bryant, Cox, Rockefeller & Durkin, PA
255 Washington St
Dover, NH 03820
John E Durkin is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer... read more >

Howard Gross

Howard Gross
Law Offices of Howard Gross
466 Central Ave Suite 9
Dover, NH 03820
Licensed for 17 years, Howard Gross is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Timothy M Harrington

Timothy M Harrington
Shaheen & Gordon, P.A.
140 Washington St 2nd Floor
Dover, NH 03821
Timothy M Harrington is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

John AM Hinsman

John AM Hinsman
Law Office of John A.M. Hinsman, III
114 Locust Street Suite 3-A
Dover, NH 03820
John AM Hinsman is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Kimberly A Shoen

Kimberly A Shoen
Shoen Legal Services
125 High St.
Somersworth, NH 03878
Kimberly A Shoen 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.


New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

NHACDL works to ensure, safeguard and promote the effective assistance of counsel in criminal cases, supports and educates lawyers and promotes fairness and integrity in the criminal justice system.


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