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MarylandJuvenile Defense Lawyers in Howard County, Maryland

In the juvenile justice system in Howard County, Maryland, 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 Howard County, Maryland, 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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Seth Russell Okin

Seth Russell Okin
Oleg Fastovsky Attorney at Law
5850 Waterloo Road, #140
Columbia, MD 21045
Licensed for 12 years, Seth Russell Okin is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

J. Eric Gibson

J. Eric Gibson
Drew Cochran, Attorney at Law
8357 Main Street
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Licensed for 26 years, J. Eric Gibson is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Colleen M. Kirby

Colleen M. Kirby
Price Benowitz LLP
5052 Dorsey Hall Drive Suite 202
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Colleen M. Kirby is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Clarke Francis Ahlers

Clarke Francis Ahlers
Clarke F. Ahlers, P.C.
10450 Shaker Drive Suite 111
Columbia, MD 21046
Licensed for 38 years, Clarke Francis Ahlers is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Richmond T. P. Davis

Richmond T. P. Davis
Law Offices of Richmond Davis
5525 Twin Knolls Road Suite 325
Columbia, MD 21045
Licensed for 47 years, Richmond T. P. Davis is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Jason Alan Shapiro

Jason Alan Shapiro
Shapiro & Mack
7226 Lee Deforest Dr
Columbia, MD 21046
Licensed for 37 years, Jason Alan Shapiro is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer... read more >

David Zwanetz

David Zwanetz
Shapiro & Mack
7226 Lee Deforest Dr
Columbia, MD 21046
Licensed for 19 years, David Zwanetz is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer... read more >

Ryan Joseph Dymek

Ryan Joseph Dymek
Willis Law Firm, P.A.
3300 North Ridge Road Suite 245
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Licensed for 15 years, Ryan Joseph Dymek is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Charles Leon Fuller

Charles Leon Fuller
Law Office of Charles L. Fuller
10400 Little Patuxent Parkway Suite 280
Columbia, MD 21044
Licensed for 37 years, Charles Leon Fuller is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Rachel Marblestone Kamins

Rachel Marblestone Kamins
Offit Kurman, Attorneys at Law
8171 Maple Lawn Blvd
Fulton, MD 20759
Licensed for 31 years, Rachel Marblestone Kamins is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Paul Engert Mack

Paul Engert Mack
Shapiro & Mack, P.A.
7226 Lee Deforest Drive Suite 207
Columbia, MD 21046
Licensed for 28 years, Paul Engert Mack is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer... read more >

Mark Joseph Muffoletto

Mark Joseph Muffoletto
Law Offices Of Mark J. Muffoletto, LLC
3201 Rogers Avenue Suite 102
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Licensed for 23 years, Mark Joseph Muffoletto is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Justin Patrick Wilkinson

Justin Patrick Wilkinson
Law Offices of Justin P. Wilkinson
6700 Alexander Bell Drive Suite 200
Columbia, MD 21046
Licensed for 13 years, Justin Patrick Wilkinson is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Harry Dean McKnett Jr

Harry Dean McKnett Jr
The Law Office Of Harry D. McKnett, Esq., LLC
5430 Lynx Lane #241
Columbia, MD 21044
Licensed for 48 years, Harry Dean McKnett Jr is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Thomas J Madden Jr

Thomas J Madden Jr
Law Office of Thomas J. Madden Jr.
8370 Court Avenue Suite 202
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Thomas J Madden Jr is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Montella E Smith

Montella E Smith
Law Offices of Montella E. Smith, LLC
8850 Columbia 100 Parkway Suite 303
Columbia, MD 21045
Montella E Smith is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Jack Willis

Jack Willis
Willis & Henderson, P.A.
3290 North Ridge Road Suite 210
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Jack Willis is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Michael R Malloy

Michael R Malloy
7806 Farmstone Court
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Michael R Malloy is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Debra A Michael

Debra A Michael
State of Maryland Office Of The Public Defender
3451 Courthouse Drive
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Debra A Michael is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Elizabeth Osterman

Elizabeth Osterman
State of Maryland Office Of The Public Defender
3451 Courthouse Drive
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Elizabeth Osterman is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Diane Patton

Diane Patton
State of Maryland Office Of The Public Defender
3451 Courthouse Drive
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Diane Patton is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Mary J Pizzo

Mary J Pizzo
State of Maryland Office Of The Public Defender
3451 Courthouse Drive
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Licensed for 31 years, Mary J Pizzo is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >
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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.


Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association

MCDAA promotes the study of criminal defense law, provides information and networking opportunities to assist its members, and promotes the fair administration of criminal justice.


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