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South DakotaJuvenile Defense Lawyers in Lincoln County, South Dakota

In the juvenile justice system in Lincoln County, South Dakota, 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 Lincoln County, South Dakota, 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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Bill Sims

Bill Sims
Zimmer, Duncan & Cole
5000 S. Broadband Lane Suite 119
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
Licensed for 16 years, Bill Sims is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Amanda Engle

Amanda Engle
Zimmer, Duncan & Cole
5000 S. Broadband Lane Suite 119
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
Licensed for 12 years, Amanda Engle is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer... read more >

Drew Duncan

Drew Duncan
Zimmer, Duncan & Cole
5000 S. Broadband Lane Suite 119
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
Licensed for 22 years, Drew Duncan is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer... read more >

Dennis Duncan

Dennis Duncan
Zimmer, Duncan & Cole
5000 S. Broadband Lane Suite 119
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
Licensed for 50 years, Dennis Duncan is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer... read more >

Jeff Cole

Jeff Cole
Zimmer, Duncan & Cole, LLP
5000 S Broadband Lane Suite 107
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
Jeff Cole 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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