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In the juvenile justice system in Arkansas, 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 Arkansas, 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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Bart Edmond Ziegenhorn

Bart Edmond Ziegenhorn
106 Dover Suite B
West Memphis, AR 72301
Licensed for 31 years, Bart Edmond Ziegenhorn is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Steven Butler Bernard Jr

Steven Butler Bernard Jr
Stephenson, Ziegenhorn & Bernard
310 Mid-Contient Plaza Suite 610
West Memphis, AR 72301
Steven Butler Bernard Jr is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Richard Ray West

Richard Ray West
West Law Firm
310 Mid-Contient Plaza Suite 610
West Memphis, AR 72301
Richard Ray West is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Marc Ira Baretz

Marc Ira Baretz
110 Thompson Ave.
West Memphis, AR 72301
Marc Ira Baretz is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Bryan Dewitt Donaldson

Bryan Dewitt Donaldson
310 Mid-Contient Plaza Suite 610
West Memphis, AR 72301
Bryan Dewitt Donaldson is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Chadd L Durrett

Chadd L Durrett
105 N. Avalon
West Memphis, AR 72301
Chadd L Durrett is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Thomas G Montgomery

Thomas G Montgomery
310 Mid-Contient Plaza Suite 610
West Memphis, AR 72301
Thomas G Montgomery is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Brian Brian Williams

Brian Brian Williams
310 Mid-Contient Plaza Suite 610
West Memphis, AR 72301
Brian Brian Williams is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Danny Wayne Glover

Danny Wayne Glover
PO Box 373
Wynne, AR 72396
Danny Wayne Glover is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Shaun Shaun Hair

Shaun Shaun Hair
86 Military Road
Marion, AR 72364
Shaun Shaun Hair is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Thomas A Young

Thomas A Young
66 Mound City Road
Marion, AR 72364
Thomas A Young is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Marshall Alan Wright

Marshall Alan Wright
117 S. Washington
Forrest City, AR 72335
Marshall Alan Wright 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.


Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

AACDL works to ensure fairness in the criminal justice system and due process for persons accused of crimes while educating and assisting criminal defense attorneys in their practice.


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