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CaliforniaJuvenile Defense Lawyers in Butte County, California

In the juvenile justice system in Butte County, California, 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 Butte County, California, 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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Matthew Stevan Luzaich

Matthew Stevan Luzaich
Law Office of Matthew S. Luzaich
2540 Esplanade Ste 11
Chico, CA 95973
Licensed for 11 years, Matthew Stevan Luzaich is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended Golden Gate University, School of Law... read more >

Andrew Davies Holley

Andrew Davies Holley
20 Constitution Dr Suite B
Chico, CA 95973
Licensed for 14 years, Andrew Davies Holley is a Immigration Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Santa Clara University School of ... read more >

Michael Thomas Erpino

Michael Thomas Erpino
313 Walnut St Suite 120
Chico, CA 95928
Licensed for 27 years, Michael Thomas Erpino is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended Southwestern University School Of Law... read more >

Christine Kay Price

Christine Kay Price
PO Box 3259
Chico, CA 95927
Licensed for 31 years, Christine Kay Price is a Juvenile Defense and Child Welfare Law lawyer who attended California Western School of Law... read more >

Susan M. Hearne

Susan M. Hearne
Nor Cal Criminal Law
2064 Talbert Dr. Suite 303
Chico, CA 95928
Licensed for 24 years, Susan M. Hearne is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended California Northern School of Law... read more >

Michael Martin Rooney

Michael Martin Rooney
Rooney Law Firm
1458 Esplanade
Chico, CA 95926
Licensed for 27 years, Michael Martin Rooney is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended CAL Northern School Of Law... read more >

Richard Bruce Finch

Richard Bruce Finch
R. Bruce Finch, Attorney at Law
PO Box 2312
Chico, CA 95927
Licensed for 43 years, Richard Bruce Finch is a Criminal Defense and Administrative Law lawyer who attended UC Hastings College of the Law... read more >

Matthew Cristopher Bently

Matthew Cristopher Bently
Law Office of Matthew C. Bently
1560 Humboldt Rd Ste 1
Chico, CA 95928
Licensed for 12 years, Matthew Cristopher Bently is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended CAL Northern School Of Law... read more >

Maria J Amaya

Maria J Amaya
196 Cohasset Rd Suite 205
Chico, CA 95926
Licensed for 8 years, Maria J Amaya is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer who attended CAL Northern School Of Law... read more >

Brandon Theodore Williams

Brandon Theodore Williams
236 W East Ave A
Chico, CA 95926
Licensed for 16 years, Brandon Theodore Williams is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended Western Michigan University Thomas... read more >

Joel Brett Massae

Joel Brett Massae
Law Office of Joel B Massae
6408 Skyway Rd
Paradise, CA 95969
Licensed for 15 years, Joel Brett Massae is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer who attended CAL Northern School Of Law... read more >

James J Petelin

James J Petelin
120 Independence Cir Ste F
Chico, CA 95973
Licensed for 8 years, James J Petelin is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended CAL Northern School Of Law... read more >

Anthony Robert Cardoza

Anthony Robert Cardoza
Law Office of Anthony Cardoza
414 Salem St
Chico, CA 95928
Licensed for 27 years, Anthony Robert Cardoza is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended UC Hastings College of the Law... read more >

Dennis Michael Latimer

Dennis Michael Latimer
Law Ofc Latimer & Kenkel
330 Wall St Ste 20
Chico, CA 95928
Licensed for 53 years, Dennis Michael Latimer is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended McGeorge School of Law - University of the Pacific... read more >

Daniel Lee Ledford

Daniel Lee Ledford
PO Box 2500
Oroville, CA
Licensed for 22 years, Daniel Lee Ledford is a Criminal Defense and White Collar Crime lawyer who attended UC Berkeley School of Law... read more >

Kevin Andrew Sears

Kevin Andrew Sears
330 Wall St
Chico, CA 95928
Licensed for 27 years, Kevin Andrew Sears is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended CAL Northern School Of Law... read more >

Tracy Eva Davis

Tracy Eva Davis
PO Box 3318
Chico, CA 95927
Licensed for 24 years, Tracy Eva Davis is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended CAL Northern School Of Law... read more >

Fawne Marie Crabtree

Fawne Marie Crabtree
942 W 8th Ave
Chico, CA 95926
Licensed for 17 years, Fawne Marie Crabtree is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended CAL Northern School Of Law... read more >

Tahj Emmanuel Gomes

Tahj Emmanuel Gomes
315 Wall St Suite 2
Chico, CA 95928
Licensed for 25 years, Tahj Emmanuel Gomes is a Personal Injury and Contracts lawyer who attended Santa Clara University School of Law... read more >

Michael W Fahey

Michael W Fahey
2535 Forest Ave Ste 130
Chico, CA 95928
Licensed for 13 years, Michael W Fahey is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law - Arizona State Univers... read more >

David C Garner

David C Garner
25 County Center Dr Ste 245
Oroville, CA 95965
Licensed for 16 years, David C Garner is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended McGeorge School of Law - University of the Pacific... read more >

Dong-Jin Lee

Dong-Jin Lee
25 County Center Dr Ste 245
Oroville, CA 95965
Licensed for 10 years, Dong-Jin Lee is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended UC Davis School of Law... read more >

Dennis Ray Forland

Dennis Ray Forland
Law Office of Denny R. Forland
2611 Esplanade Ave.
Chico, CA 95973
Licensed for 46 years, Dennis Ray Forland is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer... read more >

Robert Keith Persons

Robert Keith Persons
3146 Blue Feather Rd
Paradise, CA 95969
Licensed for 43 years, Robert Keith Persons is a Discrimination and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Santa Clara University School of L... 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.


California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

CACJ works to preserve due process and defend the rights of the accused while providing quality continuing legal education courses to criminal defense lawyers in the State of California.


About Butte County

Find a Lawyer in Butte County

Northern California Lawyer Referral Service - The Lawyer Referral Service is a community based non-profit service sponsored by Northern California Lawyer Access, Inc., with offices in Grass Valley, CA. Since 1977, this lawyer referral service has helped individuals in the northern portion of California find an attorney. Over time, it has expanded its services to 19 Northern California counties including Butte County.



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