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TexasJuvenile Defense Lawyers in Center, Texas

In the juvenile justice system in Texas, 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 Texas, 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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Hoagie L Karels

Hoagie L Karels
129 Post Office St
Marlin, TX 76661
Licensed for 41 years, Hoagie L Karels is a DUI / DWI and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Baylor Law School... read more >

Michelle Julie Latray

Michelle Julie Latray
Law Office of Michelle J. Latray
104 S Dr J B Riggs Dr
Groesbeck, TX 76642
Licensed for 23 years, Michelle Julie Latray is a Estate and Probate Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Santa Clara University Sc... read more >

Nathan Chad Morgan

Nathan Chad Morgan
Law Office of Chad Morgan, P.C.
109 S Mount St
Fairfield, TX 75840
Licensed for 20 years, Nathan Chad Morgan is a Real Estate Law and Estate and Probate Law lawyer who attended South Texas College of Law... read more >

Jeffrey Alan Janes

Jeffrey Alan Janes
200 W State St Ste 110
Groesbeck, TX 76642
Licensed for 14 years, Jeffrey Alan Janes is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Mississippi College School of Law... read more >

Christopher Shawn Smitherman

Christopher Shawn Smitherman
Smitherman Law Firm, PLLC
PO Box 1329 102 E Morgan St Ste 1329
Franklin, TX 77856
Licensed for 18 years, Christopher Shawn Smitherman is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended South Texas College of Law... read more >

David Eugene Moore

David Eugene Moore
Law Office of David E. Moore
P.O. Box 66
Groesbeck, TX 76642
Licensed for 22 years, David Eugene Moore is a Criminal Defense and Drug Crimes lawyer who attended Baylor Law School... read more >

Matthew Gerald Wright

Matthew Gerald Wright
Diaz & Wright, PLLC
PO Box 522
Rosebud, TX 76570
Licensed for 15 years, Matthew Gerald Wright is a Criminal Defense and Estate and Probate Law lawyer who attended Texas A&M University Scho... read more >

Travis Joseph Garney

Travis Joseph Garney
Palmos, Russ, McCullough & Russ, LLP
307 N Center St
Franklin, TX 77856
Licensed for 8 years, Travis Joseph Garney is a Family Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended South Texas College of Law... read more >

Sharon Lanell Shaffstall Diaz

Sharon Lanell Shaffstall Diaz
Diaz & Wright, PLLC
PO Box 522
Rosebud, TX 76570
Licensed for 15 years, Sharon Lanell Shaffstall Diaz is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended Texas A&M University School of... read more >

Robert Steven Sharp

Robert Steven Sharp
R. Steven Sharp, Attorney at Law
421 Houghton Ave
Marlin, TX 76661
Licensed for 20 years, Robert Steven Sharp is a Estate and Probate Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Texas Tech University Schoo... read more >

Benjie Reed

Benjie Reed
Reed & Reed, L.L.P.
PO Box 1072 100 N McKinney St
Mexia, TX 76667
Licensed for 47 years, Benjie Reed is a Real Estate Law and Estate and Probate Law lawyer who attended Baylor Law School... read more >

Bryan Franklin Russ III

Bryan Franklin Russ III
Palmos, Russ, McCullough & Russ, L.L.P.
PO Box 1288
Franklin, TX 77856
Licensed for 18 years, Bryan Franklin Russ III is a Estate and Probate Law and Personal Injury lawyer who attended Texas Tech University Sc... read more >

Molly Ann Hedrick

Molly Ann Hedrick
Palmos Russ McCullough & Russ
PO Box 1288
Franklin, TX 77856
Licensed for 42 years, Molly Ann Hedrick is a Estate and Probate Law and Real Estate Law lawyer who attended The University of Texas School... read more >

Jami Grant Lowry

Jami Grant Lowry
Jami Lowry
PO Box 580 302 E Morgan St
Franklin, TX 77856
Licensed for 25 years, Jami Grant Lowry is a Real Estate Law and Estate and Probate Law lawyer who attended South Texas College of Law... read more >

Christopher Edward Martin

Christopher Edward Martin
Martin Law Firm
113 S Mount St
Fairfield, TX 75840
Licensed for 24 years, Christopher Edward Martin is a Criminal Appellate Law and Real Estate Law lawyer who attended Baylor Law School... read more >

Justin Reed

Justin Reed
Reed & Reed, L.L.P.
201 N McKinney St
Mexia, TX 76667
Licensed for 19 years, Justin Reed is a Real Estate Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Texas Tech University School of Law... read more >

J Keith Meredith

J Keith Meredith
J. Keith Meredith, PLLC
819 Robindale Ln
Fairfield, TX 75840
Licensed for 36 years, J Keith Meredith is a Estate and Probate Law and Probate lawyer who attended St. Mary's University School of Law... read more >

Stephen Mckinley Reed

Stephen Mckinley Reed
Reed & Reed, LLP
PO Box 349
Groesbeck, TX 76642
Licensed for 17 years, Stephen Mckinley Reed is a Real Estate Law and Estate and Probate Law lawyer who attended Texas A&M University Schoo... read more >

Lloyd Gregory Tate

Lloyd Gregory Tate
Greg Tate Law Office
PO Box 190 209 W State St
Groesbeck, TX 76642
Licensed for 30 years, Lloyd Gregory Tate is a Real Estate Law and Estate and Probate Law lawyer who attended Texas A&M University School o... read more >

Richard Scott Wilson

Richard Scott Wilson
R. Scott Wilson, Attorney at Law, PLLC
120 S Ellis St
Groesbeck, TX 76642
Licensed for 27 years, Richard Scott Wilson is a Real Estate Law and Estate and Probate Law lawyer who attended Texas Tech University Schoo... read more >

George M Robinson

George M Robinson
Law Office of George M. Robinson
129 S Mount St
Fairfield, TX 75840
Licensed for 32 years, George M Robinson is a Real Estate Law and Estate and Probate Law lawyer who attended South Texas College of Law... read more >

Bryan Franklin Russ Jr

Bryan Franklin Russ Jr
District Judge 82nd
PO Box 75
Marlin, TX 76661
Licensed for 41 years, Bryan Franklin Russ Jr is a Estate and Probate Law and Real Estate Law lawyer who attended South Texas College of La... read more >

Raymond Leslie Sanders

Raymond Leslie Sanders
The Law Firm of Raymond L Sanders
215 W State St
Groesbeck, TX 76642
Licensed for 7 years, Raymond Leslie Sanders is a Business Law and Estate and Probate Law lawyer who attended ... 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.



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.


Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

TCDLA has a proud history of supporting and educating criminal defense lawyers in the the state while advocating for the rights of the accused. Many of the top criminal defense attorneys in Texas are active within this organization.


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