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TexasJuvenile Defense Lawyers in Colorado County, Texas

In the juvenile justice system in Colorado County, 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 Colorado County, 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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David Alan Disher

David Alan Disher
1167 FM-Rd 2144
Weimar, TX 78962
Licensed for 40 years, David Alan Disher is a Criminal Defense and Drug Crimes lawyer who attended University of Houston Law Center... read more >

Leonard Elmer Peters

Leonard Elmer Peters
Peters & Peters Law Firm, PLLC
PO Box 247 425 Spring St Ste 106
Columbus, TX 78934
Licensed for 27 years, Leonard Elmer Peters is a Estate and Probate Law and Family Law lawyer who attended University of Houston Law Center... read more >

Michael Kilpatrick Peters

Michael Kilpatrick Peters
Peters & Peters Law Firm, PLLC
425 Spring St Ste 106
Columbus, TX 78934
Licensed for 9 years, Michael Kilpatrick Peters is a Estate and Probate Law and Bankruptcy lawyer who attended St. Mary's University School... read more >

Michael T Trefny

Michael T Trefny
Trefny Law Firm
415 Spring St
Columbus, TX 78934
Licensed for 39 years, Michael T Trefny is a Criminal Defense and Real Estate Law lawyer who attended University of Houston Law Center... read more >

Joe Clement Fling

Joe Clement Fling
PO Box 967 100 E Main St Ste 1
Eagle Lake, TX 77434
Licensed for 45 years, Joe Clement Fling is a Real Estate Law and Estate and Probate Law lawyer who attended University of Houston Law Cent... read more >

Jay Elgin Johannes

Jay Elgin Johannes
Colorado County Attorneys Office
400 Spring St Rm 204
Columbus, TX 78934
Licensed for 27 years, Jay Elgin Johannes is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Wyoming College of Law... read more >

John Julian Moore

John Julian Moore
Colorado County Attorney's Office
1126 Milam St
Columbus, TX 78934
Licensed for 54 years, John Julian Moore is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended South Texas College of Law... 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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