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PennsylvaniaJuvenile Defense Lawyers in Altoona, Pennsylvania

In the juvenile justice system in Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania, 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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Brian Vincent Manchester

Brian Vincent Manchester
Manchester & Associates
124 W Bishop St
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Licensed for 24 years, Brian Vincent Manchester is a DUI / DWI and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Western Michigan University Thomas ... read more >

Andrew R. Rehmeyer

Andrew R. Rehmeyer
Rehmeyer & Allatt
1317 North Atherton Street
State College, PA 16803
Licensed for 17 years, Andrew R. Rehmeyer is a Police Misconduct and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Villanova University School of La... read more >

Lauren Elizabeth Otto

Lauren Elizabeth Otto
428 Pinecroft Ave
Altoona, PA 16601
Licensed for 12 years, Lauren Elizabeth Otto is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Golden Gate University School of Law... read more >

Thomas M Dickey

Thomas M Dickey
Tom Dickey Law Offices, P.C.
308 Orchard Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
Licensed for 40 years, Thomas M Dickey is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Joel D Peppetti

Joel D Peppetti
Law Office of Joel D. Peppetti, P.C.
4001 6th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
Licensed for 20 years, Joel D Peppetti is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Timothy Sean Burns

Timothy Sean Burns
The Burns Law Firm
104 S Center St Suite 315
Ebensburg, PA 15931
Licensed for 26 years, Timothy Sean Burns is a Personal Injury and Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Jason S Dunkle

Jason S Dunkle
JD Law, P.C.
112 W Foster Avenue Suite 302
State College, PA 16801
Licensed for 20 years, Jason S Dunkle is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended University of Pittsburgh School of Law... read more >

Matthew Michael McClenahen

Matthew Michael McClenahen
McClenahen Law Firm, LLC
315 South Allen St Suite 225
State College, PA 16801
Licensed for 27 years, Matthew Michael McClenahen is a Criminal Defense and Marijuana Law lawyer who attended Dickinson School of Law - Pen... read more >

Elizabeth Ann Hunt

Elizabeth Ann Hunt
Hunt Law
215 East Beaver Avenue
State College, PA 16801
Licensed for 15 years, Elizabeth Ann Hunt is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Arthur T Mcquillan

Arthur T Mcquillan
206 Main St
Johnstown, PA 15901
Licensed for 36 years, Arthur T Mcquillan is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Philip M Masorti

Philip M Masorti
Masorti Law Group, PC
419 Loop Rd
Boalsburg, PA 16827
Licensed for 32 years, Philip M Masorti is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Terry Edward Hess

Terry Edward Hess
Terry Hess Law
119 S Burrowes St Ste 101
State College, PA 16801
Licensed for 9 years, Terry Edward Hess is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Joseph L Amendola

Joseph L Amendola
Joseph Amendola Law Offices
1374 S Atherton St
State College, PA 16801
Licensed for 70 years, Joseph L Amendola is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Lindsay Catherine Covalt

Lindsay Catherine Covalt
Covalt Law LLC
218 W Hamilton Ave
State College, PA 16801
Licensed for 11 years, Lindsay Catherine Covalt is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Lance T Marshall

Lance T Marshall
Law Offices of Lance T. Marshall
250 E Beaver Ave Ste 774
State College, PA 16801
Licensed for 29 years, Lance T Marshall is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Steven Paul Trialonas

Steven Paul Trialonas
Mazza Law Group, P.C. (The)
2790 W College Ave Ste 800
State College, PA 16801
Licensed for 14 years, Steven Paul Trialonas is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Stephanie Genevieve Vanhorn

Stephanie Genevieve Vanhorn
Engle, Kauffman & VanHorn, PC
432 Rolling Ridge Dr 3b
State College, PA 16801
Licensed for 9 years, Stephanie Genevieve Vanhorn is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Mark Stephen Zearfaus Sr

Mark Stephen Zearfaus Sr
414 Allegheny St
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
Licensed for 25 years, Mark Stephen Zearfaus Sr is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Andrew Jay Shubin

Andrew Jay Shubin
310 S Burrowes St
State College, PA 16801
Licensed for 33 years, Andrew Jay Shubin is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Justin Paul Miller

Justin Paul Miller
Law Office of Justin P. Miller
817 E Bishop St d
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Licensed for 15 years, Justin Paul Miller is a Criminal Defense and Appellate Law lawyer... read more >

Tami Lea Fees

Tami Lea Fees
PO BOX 409
Winburne, PA 16879
Licensed for 19 years, Tami Lea Fees is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Daniel Mcgee

Daniel Mcgee
Delafield, McGee & Jones, PC
916 S Atherton St
State College, PA 16801
Licensed for 47 years, Daniel Mcgee is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Scott Nathan Pletcher

Scott Nathan Pletcher
119 S Burrowes St Ste 101
State College, PA 16801
Licensed for 23 years, Scott Nathan Pletcher is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Roy K Lisko

Roy K Lisko
1402 S Atherton St
State College, PA 16801
Licensed for 45 years, Roy K Lisko is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Ryan James Dobo

Ryan James Dobo
Clearfield County Public Defender
230 E Market St
Clearfield, PA 16830
Licensed for 10 years, Ryan James Dobo is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Margaret Carol Nollau

Margaret Carol Nollau
Huntingdon County Public Defender's Office
223 Penn St #39;S OFFICE
Huntingdon, PA 16652
Licensed for 7 years, Margaret Carol Nollau 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.


Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

PACDL serves to protect the rights of the accused by supporting and educating criminal defense lawyers.


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