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CaliforniaJuvenile Defense Lawyers in Placer County, California

In the juvenile justice system in Placer 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 Placer 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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Samuel David Berns

Samuel David Berns
5701 Lonetree Blvd Ste 123
Rocklin, CA 95765
Licensed for 14 years, Samuel David Berns is a Criminal Defense and Business Law lawyer who attended UC-Hastings College of the Law... read more >

Alison Bermant

Alison Bermant
Law Office of Alison Bermant
PO Box 9975
Truckee, CA 96162
Licensed for 25 years, Alison Bermant is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended McGeorge School Of Law University of the Pacific... read more >

Terry L. Gilbeau

Terry L. Gilbeau
Law Offices of Terry L. Gilbeau
5701 Lonetree Boulevard Suite 304
Rocklin, CA 95765
Licensed for 13 years, Terry L. Gilbeau is a International Law and Administrative Law lawyer who attended Thomas Jefferson School of Law... read more >

David Gregory Cohen

David Gregory Cohen
Law Offices of Mark A. Berg
1515 Lincoln Way
Auburn, CA 95603
Licensed for 29 years, David Gregory Cohen is a Criminal Defense and Intellectual Property Law lawyer who attended UC Hastings College of L... read more >

Barry Alan Zimmerman

Barry Alan Zimmerman
Cohen Defense Group
1515 Lincoln Way
Auburn, CA 95603
Licensed for 37 years, Barry Alan Zimmerman is a Business Law and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended Golden Gate University School of Law... read more >

John Peter Passalacqua

John Peter Passalacqua
5701 Lonetree Blvd 207F
Rocklin, CA 95765
Licensed for 32 years, John Peter Passalacqua is a Child Welfare Law and Juvenile Defense lawyer who attended McGeorge School of Law - Univ... read more >

Alison Louise Cohen

Alison Louise Cohen
Cohen Defense Group
1515 Lincoln Way
Auburn, CA 95603
Licensed for 27 years, Alison Louise Cohen is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Golden Gate University School of Law... read more >

Amber Lyn Zehrung

Amber Lyn Zehrung
Cohen Defense Group
1515 Lincoln Way
Auburn, CA 95603
Licensed for 22 years, Amber Lyn Zehrung is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended McGeorge School of Law - University of the Pacific... read more >

Zachary Philip Merliss

Zachary Philip Merliss
Cohen Defense Group
1515 Lincoln Way
Auburn, CA 95603
Licensed for 8 years, Zachary Philip Merliss is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended USC Gould School of Law... read more >

Dominick R Welch

Dominick R Welch
300 Harding Blvd Suite 109
Roseville, CA 95678
Licensed for 8 years, Dominick R Welch is a Criminal Defense and White Collar Crime lawyer who attended Lincoln Law School... read more >

Nicole Zeichner

Nicole Zeichner
18f, General Services Administration
50 United Nations Plaza
San Francisco, CA 94102
Licensed for 14 years, Nicole Zeichner is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Cuny School of Law... read more >

Nicholas George Tziavaras

Nicholas George Tziavaras
3785 Placer Corporate Dr Ste 550
Rocklin, CA 95765
Licensed for 9 years, Nicholas George Tziavaras is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Washington School of Law... read more >

David Scott Reeves

David Scott Reeves
2220 Douglas Blvd Ste 180
Roseville, CA 95661
Licensed for 37 years, David Scott Reeves is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Western State College of Law at Argosy University... read more >

Amanda Fay Benedict

Amanda Fay Benedict
1478 Stone Point Dr Ste 450
Roseville, CA 95661
Licensed for 25 years, Amanda Fay Benedict is a Appellate Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of San Diego School of La... read more >

Hayes H Gable III

Hayes H Gable III
5098 Foothills Blvd Ste 3
Roseville, CA 95747
Licensed for 50 years, Hayes H Gable III is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended McGeorge School of Law - University of the Pacific... read more >

Kevin J Heitz

Kevin J Heitz
1478 Stone Point Dr
Roseville, CA 95661
Licensed for 10 years, Kevin J Heitz is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended McGeorge School of Law - University of the Pacific... read more >

Benjello Isaac Jacob

Benjello Isaac Jacob
3785 Placer Corporate Dr Ste 540
Rocklin, CA 95765
Licensed for 22 years, Benjello Isaac Jacob is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended UC Hastings College of the Law... read more >

Julia Mary Young

Julia Mary Young
4120 Douglas Blvd Ste 306
Granite Bay, CA 95746
Licensed for 21 years, Julia Mary Young is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended McGeorge School of Law - University of the Pacific... read more >

Susan L Jordan

Susan L Jordan
The Law Offices of Susan L. Jordan
6518 Lonetree Blvd Ste 172
Rocklin, CA 95765
Licensed for 17 years, Susan L Jordan is a Criminal Defense and Appellate Law lawyer who attended UC Davis School of Law... read more >

James Jeeyong Shin

James Jeeyong Shin
910 Pleasant Grove Blvd STE 120
Roseville, CA 95678
Licensed for 31 years, James Jeeyong Shin is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended UC Hastings College of the Law... 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 Placer County

Find a Lawyer in Placer County

Northern California Lawyer Referral Service - The Lawyer Referral Service is a community based non-profit service sponsored by Northern California Lawyer Access, Inc. Since 1977, this lawyer referral service has helped clients in the northern portion of California. Over time, it has expanded its services to 19 Northern California counties including Placer County.



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