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MichiganJuvenile Defense Lawyers in Ottawa County, Michigan

In the juvenile justice system in Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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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William Weise

William Weise
Weise Law
149 E. Main St.
Zeeland, MI 49464
Licensed for 29 years, William Weise is a Criminal Defense and Drug Crimes lawyer who attended Thomas M. Cooley Law School... read more >

Jason S Barrix

Jason S Barrix
Barrix Law Firm
510 Jackson St
Grand Haven,, MI 49417
Licensed for 31 years, Jason S Barrix is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer who attended Thomas M. Cooley Law School... read more >

Edward A Grafton

Edward A Grafton
Mill point Legal Services
113 W Savidge St, #A
Spring Lake, MI 49456
Licensed for 46 years, Edward A Grafton is a Criminal Defense and Real Estate Law lawyer... read more >

Bradford W Springer

Bradford W Springer
Scholten Fant
100 N 3rd St
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Licensed for 20 years, Bradford W Springer is a Alternative Dispute Resolution and Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Noemi M Sackett

Noemi M Sackett
Scholten Fant
100 N. Third Street
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Noemi M Sackett is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Joseph C Legatz

Joseph C Legatz
512 Washington Ave
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Licensed for 56 years, Joseph C Legatz is a Criminal Defense 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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