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MassachusettsJuvenile Defense Lawyers in Franklin County, Massachusetts

In the juvenile justice system in Franklin County, Massachusetts, 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 Franklin County, Massachusetts, 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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Jeffrey S Brown

Jeffrey S Brown
Jeffrey S. Brown Attorney at Law
393 Main St Ste 2
Greenfield, MA 1301
Licensed for 33 years, Jeffrey S Brown is a Criminal Defense and Divorce lawyer who attended Western New England College School of Law... read more >

Mark H Bluver

Mark H Bluver
Law Office of Mark H. Bluver, L.L.C.
P.O.Box 145
Greenfield, MA 01301
Mark H Bluver is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Jason Stelmack

Jason Stelmack
The Law Offices of Jason M. Stelmack
181 Daniel Shays Hwy.
Orange, MA 01364
Jason Stelmack is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

David Richmond Roulston

David Richmond Roulston
Law Office Of David Roulston
14 Osgood Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
David Richmond Roulston is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Stephen Earl Shea

Stephen Earl Shea
Attorney Stephen E. Shea
486 Main Street Suite 2
Greenfield, MA 01301
Stephen Earl Shea is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

James A Johnson Jr

James A Johnson Jr
11 Deerwood Dr.
Litchfield, MA 03052
James A Johnson Jr is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Wendy H Sibbison

Wendy H Sibbison
26 Beech Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
Wendy H Sibbison is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >
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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.


Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

MACDL provides the criminal defense bar with support, information, and a strong, credible voice in the pursuit of justice.


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