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MichiganJuvenile Defense Lawyers in Washtenaw County, Michigan

In the juvenile justice system in Washtenaw County, Michigan, 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 Washtenaw County, Michigan, 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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Robert Elmen

Robert Elmen
Elmen Legal PLLC
3300 Washtenaw Ave. Suite 277
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Licensed for 10 years, Robert Elmen is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Grand Valley State University... read more >

Brian Peter Fenech

Brian Peter Fenech
Law Office of Brian P. Fenech, PLLC.
P.O. Box 2088
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
Licensed for 19 years, Brian Peter Fenech is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer... read more >

Samuel Bernstein

Samuel Bernstein
ArborYpsi Law
2750 Carpenter Road #3
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Licensed for 13 years, Samuel Bernstein is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended Michigan State University Law School... read more >

Joseph Simon

Joseph Simon
Simon & Geherin, PLLC
1310 S Main St., 11
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Joseph Simon is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Jay D Mukerji

Jay D Mukerji
Arbor Law PLLC
455 E Eisenhower PKWY STE 300
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Licensed for 5 years, Jay D Mukerji is a Criminal Defense and Estate and Probate Law lawyer who attended Valparaiso University School of La... read more >

Robert B June

Robert B June
Law Offices of Robert B. June PC
415 Detroit St Fl 2
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Licensed for 30 years, Robert B June is a Family Law and Civil Trial Law lawyer... read more >

Douglas R Mullkoff

Douglas R Mullkoff
Kessler Mullkoff & Hooberman LLP
402 W Liberty St
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Licensed for 43 years, Douglas R Mullkoff is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Ashish S Joshi

Ashish S Joshi
Lorandos Joshi
2433 Oak Valley Dr Ste 500
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Licensed for 21 years, Ashish S Joshi is a Business Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Michigan, Ann Arbor... read more >

David A Nacht

David A Nacht
Nacht Roumel Salvatore Blanchard & Walker PC
101 N Main St Ste 555
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Licensed for 32 years, David A Nacht is a Criminal Defense and Business Law lawyer who attended University of Michigan Law School - Univers... read more >

John R Minock

John R Minock
Cramer & Minock PLC
339 E Liberty St Ste 200
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Licensed for 50 years, John R Minock is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Michael J Vincent

Michael J Vincent
The Vincent Law Firm PC
302 N Huron St
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Licensed for 39 years, Michael J Vincent is a Criminal Defense and Civil Trial Law lawyer... read more >

Demosthenes Lorandos

Demosthenes Lorandos
Lorandos Joshi
2433 Oak Valley Dr Ste 500
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Licensed for 31 years, Demosthenes Lorandos is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended University of Detroit Mercy School of ... read more >

Thomas C O'brien

Thomas C O'brien
Miller Canfield Paddock & Stone PLC
101 N Main St Ste 700
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Licensed for 54 years, Thomas C O'brien is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

John A Shea

John A Shea
120 N 4th Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Licensed for 39 years, John A Shea is a Criminal Defense and Business Law lawyer... read more >

Steven M Jentzen

Steven M Jentzen
Steven M. Jentzen PC
106 S Washington St
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Licensed for 46 years, Steven M Jentzen is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer... read more >

Robert Keyes

Robert Keyes
300 N Huron St
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Licensed for 19 years, Robert Keyes is a Criminal Defense and Bankruptcy lawyer... read more >

Richard B Ginsberg

Richard B Ginsberg
PO Box 7378
Ann Arbor, MI 48107
Licensed for 51 years, Richard B Ginsberg is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Lianne Louise Sefcovic

Lianne Louise Sefcovic
5520 Stonevalley Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Licensed for 18 years, Lianne Louise Sefcovic is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Capital University Law School... read more >

Beverly Marie Griffor

Beverly Marie Griffor
Lorandos Joshi PC
1851 Washtenaw Ave
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Licensed for 17 years, Beverly Marie Griffor is a Alternative Dispute Resolution and Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Lynn B D

Lynn B D
Lynn B. D'Orio JD PLC
PO Box 1047
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
Licensed for 31 years, Lynn B D is a Family Law and Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Uwe Dauss

Uwe Dauss
Law Office of John A. Shea
120 N 4th Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Licensed for 17 years, Uwe Dauss is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Jacalen J Garris

Jacalen J Garris
300 E Washington St
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Licensed for 34 years, Jacalen J Garris is a Criminal Defense and Real Estate Law lawyer... read more >

Randall C Roberts

Randall C Roberts
Randall C. Roberts, Attorney at Law
120 N 4th Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Licensed for 46 years, Randall C Roberts is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Steven A Reed

Steven A Reed
Reed Law Group, PC
2178 S State St Ste A
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Licensed for 32 years, Steven A Reed is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer... read more >

F Mark Hugger

F Mark Hugger
PO Box 136 Ste 1
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Licensed for 29 years, F Mark Hugger is a Criminal Defense and Appellate Law 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.


Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan

CDAM advocates for quality representation of those accused and provides training and educational resources to its members.


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