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TexasJuvenile Defense Lawyers in San Patricio County, Texas

In the juvenile justice system in San Patricio 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 San Patricio 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 A Sibley

David A Sibley
David Sibley Law Office
5314 Highway 35
Gregory, TX 78359
Licensed for 37 years, David A Sibley is a Bankruptcy and Family Law lawyer who attended University of Texas Law School... read more >

Stanley Turpen

Stanley Turpen
Stan Turpen Attorney at Law
p.o. box 509
Portland, TX 78374
Licensed for 34 years, Stanley Turpen is a Criminal Defense and Juvenile Defense lawyer who attended St. Mary's University School of Law... read more >

Richard Derrick Zapata

Richard Derrick Zapata
Law Office of Richard D. Zapata
PO Box 867
Sinton, TX 78387
Licensed for 22 years, Richard Derrick Zapata is a Juvenile Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended St. Mary's University School of Law... read more >

William J Tinning

William J Tinning
law office of w j tinning,p.c.
720 W Broadway Ave
Portland, TX 78374
Licensed for 46 years, William J Tinning is a Criminal Defense and Health Law lawyer who attended St. Mary's University School of Law... read more >

Viviana S Cavada

Viviana S Cavada
Law offices of Viviana S Cavada
624 Colonial Dr
Portland, TX 78374
Licensed for 45 years, Viviana S Cavada is a Criminal Defense and Real Estate Law lawyer who attended University of Houston Law Center... read more >

Joel Hughes Thomas

Joel Hughes Thomas
PO Box 1141 408 W Market St Ste 1141
Sinton, TX 78387
Licensed for 28 years, Joel Hughes Thomas is a Criminal Appellate Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended South Texas College of Law... read more >

Andrew W Loveall

Andrew W Loveall
Govella Loveall, PLLC
340 S Commercial St
Aransas Pass, TX 78336
Licensed for 16 years, Andrew W Loveall is a Estate and Probate Law and Business Law lawyer who attended Thurgood Marshall School of Law - ... read more >

M Arnold Govella

M Arnold Govella
Govella Loveall PLLC
340 S Commercial St
Aransas Pass, TX 78336
Licensed for 42 years, M Arnold Govella is a Criminal Defense and Estate and Probate Law lawyer who attended Thurgood Marshall School of La... read more >

Virginia Koblizek Burt

Virginia Koblizek Burt
Law Office of Virginia K. Burt
PO Box 717
Sinton, TX 78387
Licensed for 32 years, Virginia Koblizek Burt is a Criminal Appellate Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended St. Mary's University Sc... read more >

Nathan Andrew East

Nathan Andrew East
PO Box 1333
Portland, TX 78374
Licensed for 48 years, Nathan Andrew East is a Criminal Defense and Real Estate Law lawyer who attended Baylor Law School... read more >

Mark Wayne Eggert

Mark Wayne Eggert
Mark W Eggert Attorney at Law
114 N Lee St
Mathis, TX 78368
Licensed for 35 years, Mark Wayne Eggert is a Real Estate Law and Estate and Probate Law lawyer who attended South Texas College of Law... read more >

Andrew Leon Palacios

Andrew Leon Palacios
The Law Office of Andrew L Palacios
PO Box 804
Portland, TX 78374
Licensed for 23 years, Andrew Leon Palacios is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended Thurgood Marshall School of Law - Texa... read more >

Kevin Richard Schleicher

Kevin Richard Schleicher
2587 Main St
Ingleside, TX 78362
Licensed for 40 years, Kevin Richard Schleicher is a Real Estate Law and Estate and Probate Law lawyer who attended St. Mary's University S... read more >

Frank Anthony Errico

Frank Anthony Errico
P.O. Box 1393, Sinton, TX., 78387
Sinton, TX 78387
Licensed for 37 years, Frank Anthony Errico is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended University of Houston Law Center... read more >

Tamara L Cochran-may

Tamara L Cochran-may
SAN PATRICIO COUNTY ATTORNEY
400 W Sinton St Ste 108
Sinton, TX 78387
Licensed for 33 years, Tamara L Cochran-may is a Local Government Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended St. Mary's University School... read more >

Christopher Arell Dorsey

Christopher Arell Dorsey
San Patricio County Attorney's Office
400 W Sinton St Ste 108
Sinton, TX 78387
Licensed for 22 years, Christopher Arell Dorsey is a Criminal Defense and Federal Crimes lawyer who attended University of Houston Law Cent... read more >

Viki Lynn Hesseltine Martino

Viki Lynn Hesseltine Martino
San Patricio County Court at Law No 2
216 W Sinton St
Sinton, TX 78387
Licensed for 19 years, Viki Lynn Hesseltine Martino is a Estate and Probate Law and Probate lawyer who attended The University of Texas Sch... 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.


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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