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Rhode IslandJuvenile Defense Lawyers in Newport County, Rhode Island

In the juvenile justice system in Newport County, Rhode Island, 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 Newport County, Rhode Island, 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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Jeremy Howe

Jeremy Howe
The Law Offices Of Jeremy Howe
55 Memorial Boulevard, Suite 5
Providence, RI 02840
Licensed for 50 years, Jeremy Howe is a Criminal Defense and Federal Crimes lawyer... read more >

Joshua Macktaz

Joshua Macktaz
S.Joshua Macktaz
37 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
Licensed for 31 years, Joshua Macktaz is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer... read more >

Russell M Sollitto

Russell M Sollitto
P.O. Box 3
Adamsville, RI 02801
Russell M Sollitto 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.


Rhode Island Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

RIACDL was founded to give the criminal defense bar a unified voice and improve the profession. Members of this non-profit organization include many of the top attorneys admitted to the Rhode Island Bar who are actively and substantially engaged in the practice of criminal defense.


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