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North CarolinaJuvenile Defense Lawyers in Johnston County, North Carolina

In the juvenile justice system in Johnston County, North Carolina, 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 Johnston County, North Carolina, 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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Jonathan David Breeden

Jonathan David Breeden
Breeden Law Office
283 D Glen Rd
Garner, NC 27529-7902
Licensed for 24 years, Jonathan David Breeden is a Marijuana Law and Family Law lawyer who attended Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law - C... read more >

George B Mast

George B Mast
Mast Law Firm
132 S 3rd Street
Smithfield, NC 27577
Licensed for 64 years, George B Mast is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

John P O'Hale

John P O'Hale
P. O. Box 2383
Smithfield, NC 27577
Licensed for 49 years, John P O'Hale is a Criminal Defense and Federal Crimes lawyer who attended University of North Carolina School o... read more >

Marcia H Armstrong

Marcia H Armstrong
P. O. Box 27
Smithfield, NC 27577
Licensed for 41 years, Marcia H Armstrong is a Criminal Defense and Divorce lawyer who attended Wake Forest University School of Law... read more >

Michael J Reece

Michael J Reece
P.O. Box 2747
Smithfield, NC 27577
Licensed for 30 years, Michael J Reece is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer... read more >

William R Denning III

William R Denning III
P.O. Box 309
Selma, NC 27576
Licensed for 41 years, William R Denning III is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

James W Narron

James W Narron
P.O. Box 1567
Smithfield, NC 27577
Licensed for 49 years, James W Narron is a Criminal Defense and Estate and Probate Law lawyer who attended Wake Forest University School of... read more >

Robert A Spence Jr

Robert A Spence Jr
P.O. Box 1335
Smithfield, NC 27577
Licensed for 49 years, Robert A Spence Jr is a Criminal Defense and Residential Real Estate Law lawyer who attended University of North Car... read more >

Gordon Edward Billheimer Jr

Gordon Edward Billheimer Jr
248 Mattera Dr
Clayton, NC 27527
Licensed for 14 years, Gordon Edward Billheimer Jr is a Criminal Defense and Health Law lawyer who attended Washington and Lee University... read more >

William Junior Vasquez

William Junior Vasquez
Vasquez Law Firm, PLLC
612 S Brightleaf Blvd
Smithfield, NC 27577
Licensed for 13 years, William Junior Vasquez is a Criminal Defense and Immigration 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.



Specialist in Juvenile Delinquency Law

Certified Specialist in Juvenile Delinquency Law - The North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization designated juvenile delinquency law as a subspecialty of criminal law and a subspecialty field of law for certification.


Attorneys who earn certification as a specialist in juvenile delinquency law must meet certain standards for substantial involvement and specific task requirements such as representing juveniles in juvenile delinquency felony proceedings in juvenile court.


Task requirements might also include representing a juvenile after a case is transferred to adult court.


The rules also set standards for peer review, examination in juvenile justice topics, and completion of continuing legal education requirements.


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.


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