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IowaJuvenile Defense Lawyers in Johnson County, Iowa

In the juvenile justice system in Johnson County, Iowa, 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 Johnson County, Iowa, 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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Leon Fred Spies

Leon Fred Spies
Mellon & Spies
312 E. College Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Leon Fred Spies is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Joseph Dean Keegan

Joseph Dean Keegan
103 East College St Suite 312
Iowa City, IA 52240
Licensed for 32 years, Joseph Dean Keegan is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer... read more >

Steven W Hanna

Steven W Hanna
332 S Linn Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Licensed for 34 years, Steven W Hanna is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer... read more >

Thomas Deacon Steven Farnsworth

Thomas Deacon Steven Farnsworth
J. Dean Keegan Law Offices
103 E. College Suite 312
Iowa City, IA 52245
Thomas Deacon Steven Farnsworth is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Davis Lee Foster

Davis Lee Foster
Foster Law Office
720 South Dubuque Street Suite 1
Iowa City, IA 52240
Davis Lee Foster is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Sally Heckman Peck

Sally Heckman Peck
Peck Law Office
105 Iowa Avenue Suite 236
Iowa City, IA 52240
Sally Heckman Peck is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Rockne Cole

Rockne Cole
Cole & Vondra, Llp
209 E Washington Suite 305
Iowa City, IA 52240
Rockne Cole is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Patrick Edward Ingram

Patrick Edward Ingram
Mears Law Office
209 E Washington Suite 203
Iowa City, IA 52240
Patrick Edward Ingram is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Lynn Marie Rose

Lynn Marie Rose
Mears Law Firm
209 E. Washington Street Suite 203
Iowa City, IA 52240
Lynn Marie Rose is a Criminal Defense lawyer... 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.


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