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MaineJuvenile Defense Lawyers in Bangor, Maine

In the juvenile justice system in Maine, 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 Maine, 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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Richard L Hartley

Richard L Hartley
The Law Office of Richard L. Hartley, P.C.
15 Columbia St Suite 301
Bangor, ME 04401
Licensed for 27 years, Richard L Hartley is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended University of Maine School of Law... read more >

Wayne R Foote

Wayne R Foote
344 Mt. Hope Ave
Bangor, ME 04401
Licensed for 38 years, Wayne R Foote is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer... read more >

N. Laurence Willey Jr

N. Laurence Willey Jr
Willey Law Offices
15 Columbia Street Suite 501
Bangor, ME 04402
N. Laurence Willey Jr is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer who attended Suffolk University Law School... read more >

Hunter J Tzovarras

Hunter J Tzovarras
23 Walter Street Suite 308
Bangor, ME 04401
Licensed for 15 years, Hunter J Tzovarras is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Stephen C Smith

Stephen C Smith
Smith Law Offices, P.A.
9 Central Street Suite 209
Bangor, ME 04401
Stephen C Smith is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Marianne Lynch

Marianne Lynch
Smith Law Office
28 Maine Street Suite 1
Bangor, ME 04401
Licensed for 19 years, Marianne Lynch is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury 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.


Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

MACDL is committed to the fair administration of criminal justice and the defending the rights of those accused.


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