Home> Find a Lawyer> Nevada> Elko County >Juvenile Defense

NevadaJuvenile Defense Lawyers in Elko County, Nevada

In the juvenile justice system in Elko County, Nevada, 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 Elko County, Nevada, 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.

Learn More

Kriston N Whiteside

Kriston N Whiteside
Whiteside Law Offices, LLC.
905 Railroad Street Suite 104A
Elko, NV 89801
Kriston N Whiteside is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >
Showing attorneys 1–1 out of 1

Search Similar Practice Areas

Search Counties Near Elko County

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.


Nevada Attorneys for Criminal Justice

The NACJ was established in 1989 to protect federal and state constitutional rights and to improve the quality and administration of justice for those accused of crimes. NACJ serves as the voice of Nevada criminal defense attorneys to the state legislature. Many of the top criminal defense attorneys in Nevada, practicing in both the state and federal courts, belong to this non-profit organization.


Toggle comparison tool
Remove {attorney_name} from compare list
Remove {attorney_name} from favorite list
Loading...
Saving...