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MissouriJuvenile Defense Lawyers in Sedalia, Missouri

In the juvenile justice system in Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Walker Russell

Robert Walker Russell
Kempton & Russell
114 East 5th St PO Box 815
Sedalia, MO 65302
Robert Walker Russell is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

David W. Lloyd

David W. Lloyd
David W. Lloyd, P.C.
710 N College St, #F
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Licensed for 25 years, David W. Lloyd is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer... read more >

Grant Whitlow Smith

Grant Whitlow Smith
The Cisar Law Firm
750 Bagnell Dam Blvd Suite A
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
Grant Whitlow Smith is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Matthew David Lowe

Matthew David Lowe
1116 E. Ohio St
Clinton, MO 64735
Matthew David Lowe is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Philip Mark Wooldridge

Philip Mark Wooldridge
217 Main Street
Boonville, MO 65233
Philip Mark Wooldridge 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.


Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

MACDL is a not for profit corporation formed in 1978. With offices in Jefferson City, Missouri, MACDL promotes excellence in the practice of criminal law and protect the rights of the accused. Members of the MACDL include many of the top criminal defense attorneys in Missouri.


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