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KentuckyJuvenile Defense Lawyers in Scott County, Kentucky

In the juvenile justice system in Scott County, Kentucky, 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 Scott County, Kentucky, 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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Amy Rebecca Duncliffe

Amy Rebecca Duncliffe
The Duncliffe Law Office
107 North Hamilton Street
Georgetown, KY 40324
Amy Rebecca Duncliffe is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Ashley Nicole Larmour

Ashley Nicole Larmour
Larmour Law Offices, PSC
102 E. Main Street, Ste. 7
Georgetown, KY 40324
Ashley Nicole Larmour is a Criminal Defense and Child Custody / Visitation lawyer... read more >

John E Cornett

John E Cornett
112 North Court Street
Georgetown, KY 40324
John E Cornett 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.


Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

KACDL provides networking, advocacy and educational opportunities for Kentucky criminal defense lawyers.


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