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MarylandJuvenile Defense Lawyers in Harford County, Maryland

In the juvenile justice system in Harford 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 Harford 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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Dawn Veltman

Dawn Veltman
Law Offices of Dawn S. Veltman, LLC
9 W. Courtland St., Suite 102
Bel Air, MD 21014
Licensed for 18 years, Dawn Veltman is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended Georgetown University... read more >

Douglas T Sachse

Douglas T Sachse
The Law Offices of Douglas T. Sachse
2021 Pulaski Hwy Suite #D
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
Douglas T Sachse is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Augustus F Brown IV

Augustus F Brown IV
Brown, Brown & Young
200 South Main Street
Bel Air, MD 21014
Licensed for 50 years, Augustus F Brown IV is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

David Earl Carey

David Earl Carey
Brown, Brown & Young
200 South Main Street
Bel Air, MD 21014
Licensed for 35 years, David Earl Carey is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Carl R Schlaich

Carl R Schlaich
Schlaich & Thompson, Chtd.
1318 East Churchville Road
Bel Air, MD 21014
Licensed for 43 years, Carl R Schlaich is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Francis J Henninger

Francis J Henninger
Henninger & Henninger, LLC
5 S Hickory Ave
Bel Air, MD 21014
Licensed for 32 years, Francis J Henninger is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer... read more >

Christopher Michael Marts

Christopher Michael Marts
Law Office of Christopher M. Marts, P.C.
17 W Courtland St Suite 130
Bel Air, MD 21014
Licensed for 32 years, Christopher Michael Marts is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer... read more >

Timothy Alfred Cook

Timothy Alfred Cook
Law Offices Timothy A. Cook
101 Thomas Street
Bel Air, MD 21014
Licensed for 36 years, Timothy Alfred Cook is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Michael C Hickey Jr

Michael C Hickey Jr
The Law Office of Hickey & Windsor, P.A.
P.O. Box 186
Edgewood, MD 21040
Licensed for 52 years, Michael C Hickey Jr is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Charles Edward Kearney Jr

Charles Edward Kearney Jr
Bolton & Kearney, P.A.
101 Thomas Street Lower Level
Bel Air, MD 21014
Licensed for 47 years, Charles Edward Kearney Jr is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

James Paul Krawczyk Jr

James Paul Krawczyk Jr
J. Paul Krawczyk, Jr Inc.
112 West Pennsylvania Avenue Suite 102
Bel Air, MD 21014
Licensed for 23 years, James Paul Krawczyk Jr is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Jeanne M Ripley

Jeanne M Ripley
Law Offices of Jeanne M. Ripley
112 West Pennsylvania Avenue Suite 202
Bel Air, MD 21014
Licensed for 41 years, Jeanne M Ripley is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Carlos Renaldo Taylor

Carlos Renaldo Taylor
Law Office of Carlos R. Taylor
3717 Longley Road
Abingdon, MD 21009
Licensed for 26 years, Carlos Renaldo Taylor is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

James Adams Close

James Adams Close
P.O. Box 31
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
Licensed for 45 years, James Adams Close is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Eva Christine Cockerham

Eva Christine Cockerham
940 S. Stepney Road
Aberdeen, MD 21001
Eva Christine Cockerham 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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