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TexasJuvenile Defense Lawyers in Travis County, Texas

In the juvenile justice system in Travis 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 Travis 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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Brian Joseph Guerra

Brian Joseph Guerra
City of Austin
919 W 29th St
Austin, TX 78705
Licensed for 18 years, Brian Joseph Guerra is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended Texas Tech University School of Law... read more >

Elizabeth A Brenner

Elizabeth A Brenner
PO Box 26300 4807 Spicewood Springs Rd Bldg 4 #100
Austin, TX 78759
Licensed for 21 years, Elizabeth A Brenner is a Appellate Law and Estate and Probate Law lawyer who attended The University of Texas School... read more >

Kerry Mason Spears

Kerry Mason Spears
Texas Parks and Wildlife
4200 Smith School Rd
Austin, TX 78744
Licensed for 30 years, Kerry Mason Spears is a Criminal Defense and Employment Law lawyer who attended Baylor Law School... read more >

Raphael Adrian Guerrero

Raphael Adrian Guerrero
Texas Department of Public Safety's Office of General Counse
5805 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78752
Licensed for 21 years, Raphael Adrian Guerrero is a Criminal Defense and Administrative Law lawyer who attended Yale Law School... read more >

Terrence W Kirk

Terrence W Kirk
Terrence W. Kirk atty at Law
702 Rio Grande St
Austin, TX 78701
Licensed for 42 years, Terrence W Kirk is a Criminal Appellate Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended The University of Texas School ... read more >

Louis D Leichter

Louis D Leichter
Leichter Law Firm, PC
1602 E 7th St
Austin, TX 78702
Licensed for 27 years, Louis D Leichter is a Local Government Law and White Collar Crime lawyer who attended Drake University Law School... read more >

Benjamin Blackburn

Benjamin Blackburn
Blackburn Betts PLLC
605 W 14th St
Austin, TX 78701
Licensed for 18 years, Benjamin Blackburn is a DUI / DWI and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended The University of Texas School of Law... read more >

Jante Cheri Langan

Jante Cheri Langan
505 W 12th St Suite 200-M
Austin, TX 78701
Licensed for 10 years, Jante Cheri Langan is a Health Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended South Texas College of Law... read more >

Richard Timothy Jones

Richard Timothy Jones
PO Box 1234
Manchaca, TX
Licensed for 32 years, Richard Timothy Jones is a DUI / DWI and Criminal Appellate Law lawyer who attended The University of Texas School o... read more >

Katherine Wells Howard

Katherine Wells Howard
Texas Association of Counties
1210 San Antonio St
Austin, TX 78701
Licensed for 20 years, Katherine Wells Howard is a Criminal Defense and Local Government Law lawyer who attended University of Houston Law ... read more >

William Henry Russell

William Henry Russell
The Law Office of William H. Russell
1016 La Posada Dr # 205
Austin, TX 78752
Licensed for 15 years, William Henry Russell is a Estate and Probate Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended St. Mary's University Sch... read more >

Gregory S Sisco

Gregory S Sisco
Eric Willie, P.C.
3755 S Capital of Texas Hwy Ste 295
Austin, TX 78704
Licensed for 28 years, Gregory S Sisco is a Estate and Probate Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Texas Tech University School of... read more >

Sarah Michelle Sudduth Best

Sarah Michelle Sudduth Best
Department of Family and Protective Services
14000 Summit Dr
Austin, TX 78728
Licensed for 9 years, Sarah Michelle Sudduth Best is a Criminal Defense and Estate and Probate Law lawyer who attended St. Mary's Universit... read more >

Shannon Todd Edmonds

Shannon Todd Edmonds
TDCAA
505 W 12th St Ste 100
Austin, TX 78701
Licensed for 31 years, Shannon Todd Edmonds is a Criminal Appellate Law and Juvenile Defense lawyer who attended The University of Texas Sc... read more >

Jessica Catherine Worden

Jessica Catherine Worden
The Worden Law Firm
7901 Cameron Rd Ste 3 # 331
Austin, TX 78754
Licensed for 14 years, Jessica Catherine Worden is a Estate and Probate Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Thurgood Marshall Scho... read more >

Lesli Renee Gordon Fitzpatrick

Lesli Renee Gordon Fitzpatrick
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Director of Speci
209 W 14th St STE 500
Austin, TX 78701
Licensed for 23 years, Lesli Renee Gordon Fitzpatrick is a Local Government Law and Civil Rights lawyer who attended South Texas College of... read more >

Richard John Segura Jr

Richard John Segura Jr
Capital Area Private Defender Service
910 Lavaca St
Austin, TX 78701
Licensed for 31 years, Richard John Segura Jr is a Criminal Appellate Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended The University of Texas ... read more >

Kiele Linroth Pace

Kiele Linroth Pace
Pacefirm Consulting, LLC
3101 Bee Caves Rd Suite 260
Austin, TX 78746
Licensed for 23 years, Kiele Linroth Pace is a Domestic Violence and Seal or Expunge Criminal Record lawyer who attended The University of ... read more >

Shanon Keith Stanfield

Shanon Keith Stanfield
SKS Law, PLLC
PO Box 684145
Austin, TX 78768
Licensed for 14 years, Shanon Keith Stanfield is a Real Estate Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended The University of Texas School ... read more >

William T Peckham

William T Peckham
Law Offices of William T Peckham
1104 Nueces St Ste 104
Austin, TX 78701
Licensed for 46 years, William T Peckham is a Criminal Defense and Estate and Probate Law lawyer who attended The University of Texas Schoo... read more >

John Robert Mcconnell

John Robert Mcconnell
Thomas Williams McConnell PLLC
114 W 7th St Ste 1100
Austin, TX 78701
Licensed for 18 years, John Robert Mcconnell is a Criminal Defense and Real Estate Law lawyer who attended UCLA School of Law... read more >

Peter Christopher Ruggero

Peter Christopher Ruggero
Ruggero Law Firm PC
1411 West Ave Ste 200
Austin, TX 78701
Licensed for 20 years, Peter Christopher Ruggero is a Criminal Defense and Business Bankruptcy lawyer who attended South Texas College of L... read more >

Joseph S Babb

Joseph S Babb
Babb Reed & Leak PLLC
4131 Spicewood Springs Rd G2
Austin, TX 78759
Licensed for 39 years, Joseph S Babb is a Criminal Defense and Health Law lawyer who attended The University of Texas School of Law... read more >

Jennifer Walker Gates

Jennifer Walker Gates
JLW Immigration Law Group
505 E Huntland Dr Ste 300
Austin, TX 78752
Licensed for 19 years, Jennifer Walker Gates is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended The University of Texas School of Law... read more >

Blair Jackson Leake

Blair Jackson Leake
Wright & Greenhill, PC
4700 Mueller Blvd suite 200
Austin, TX 78723
Licensed for 11 years, Blair Jackson Leake is a Criminal Defense and Real Estate Law lawyer who attended University of Houston Law Center... read more >

William F Ritter IV

William F Ritter IV
Texas Legal Services Center
1920 E Riverside Dr Ste A120
Austin, TX 78741
Licensed for 33 years, William F Ritter IV is a Criminal Defense and Real Estate Law lawyer who attended SMU Dedman School of Law... read more >

Ranjan Satija

Ranjan Satija
Hayward PLLC
7600 Burnet Rd Ste 530
Austin, TX 78757
Licensed for 21 years, Ranjan Satija is a Criminal Defense and Alternative Dispute Resolution lawyer who attended The University of Texas S... read more >

Charles Otis Medearis

Charles Otis Medearis
Law Office of Charles Medearis
710 W 14th St Ste C
Austin, TX 78701
Licensed for 15 years, Charles Otis Medearis is a Civil Rights and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Thurgood Marshall School of Law - T... read more >

Amy Elizabeth Clark

Amy Elizabeth Clark
Allmand Law
4920 N Interstate Hwy 35
Austin, TX 78751
Licensed for 20 years, Amy Elizabeth Clark is a Criminal Defense and Consumer Law lawyer who attended USC Gould School of Law... read more >

Carolyn A Denero

Carolyn A Denero
PO Box 12307
Austin, TX
Licensed for 35 years, Carolyn A Denero is a Criminal Defense and Health Law lawyer who attended The University of Texas School of Law... read more >

Hermes Flores

Hermes Flores
Hermes E Flores Law Firm
2512 S I-35 Frontage Rd #140
Austin, TX 78704
Licensed for 22 years, Hermes Flores is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer who attended Thurgood Marshall School of Law - Texas ... read more >

Jennifer S Freel

Jennifer S Freel
Jackson Walker
100 Congress Ave. STE 1100
Austin, TX 78701
Licensed for 19 years, Jennifer S Freel is a Business Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended George Washington University Law School... read more >

Benjamin Gergen

Benjamin Gergen
Gergen, Hale & Campbell LLP
1206 Nueces St
Austin, TX 78701
Licensed for 10 years, Benjamin Gergen is a Criminal Defense and Drug Crimes lawyer who attended The University of Texas School of Law... read more >

John Joseph Hindera

John Joseph Hindera
THE HINDERA LAW FIRM
4425 S MoPac Expy Ste 107 Bldg 2
Austin, TX 78735
Licensed for 22 years, John Joseph Hindera is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended Texas Tech University School of Law... read more >

Sean David Levinson

Sean David Levinson
Levinson Law Firm
4810 Spicewood Springs Rd Ste 200
Austin, TX 78759
Licensed for 11 years, Sean David Levinson is a Criminal Defense and Drug Crimes lawyer who attended Northern Illinois University College o... read more >

Karen Sue Neeley

Karen Sue Neeley
1700 Rio Grande St STE 100
Austin, TX 78701
Licensed for 48 years, Karen Sue Neeley is a Local Government Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended The University of Texas School o... read more >

Tara Michelle Stanislaus

Tara Michelle Stanislaus
Dorsett, Johnson and Swift
12912 Hill Country Blvd Suite F-210
Bee Cave, TX 78738
Licensed for 26 years, Tara Michelle Stanislaus is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended Texas A&M University School of Law... read more >

Ashley Rae Steele

Ashley Rae Steele
CAPDS The Forensic Project
910 Lavaca St
Austin, TX 78701
Licensed for 10 years, Ashley Rae Steele is a Criminal Appellate Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended The University of Texas Schoo... read more >

Randy Langford

Randy Langford
The Langford Firm, PLLC
1104 Nueces St Ste 204
Austin, TX 78701
Licensed for 15 years, Randy Langford is a Consumer Law and Employment Law lawyer who attended St. Mary's University School of Law... read more >

Leigh A Gonnet

Leigh A Gonnet
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
209 W 14th St
Austin, TX 78701
Licensed for 28 years, Leigh A Gonnet is a Local Government Law and Administrative Law lawyer who attended Texas A&M University School of L... read more >

Cynthia Marie Dyar

Cynthia Marie Dyar
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
4920 N Interstate Hwy 35
Austin, TX 78751
Licensed for 17 years, Cynthia Marie Dyar is a Criminal Defense and Child Welfare Law lawyer who attended University of Michigan Law School... read more >

Diana Elizabeth Buss

Diana Elizabeth Buss
The Law Office of Diana E. Buss
PO Box 151328
Austin, TX 78715
Licensed for 14 years, Diana Elizabeth Buss is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended The University of Tulsa College of Law... read more >

Robert Frazer

Robert Frazer
GoransonBain Ausley
3307 Northland Dr Ste 420
Austin, TX 78731
Licensed for 15 years, Robert Frazer is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended St. Mary's University School of Law... read more >

Lenore Rae Shefman

Lenore Rae Shefman
Shefman Law Group
4131 Spicewood Springs Rd STE A6
Austin, TX 78759
Licensed for 18 years, Lenore Rae Shefman is a Criminal Defense and Federal Crimes lawyer who attended University of the Pacific (CA)... read more >

John Lounsbury Wise

John Lounsbury Wise
Law Office of John L. Wise
910 West Ave Ste 10
Austin, TX 78701
Licensed for 18 years, John Lounsbury Wise is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer who attended The University of Texas School of Law... read more >

Carrie Colleen Ward

Carrie Colleen Ward
The Law Offices of Carrie Ward PLLC
900 E Pecan St Suite 300-248
Pflugerville, TX 78660
Licensed for 18 years, Carrie Colleen Ward is a Child Welfare Law and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Texas A&M University School of L... read more >

Rudy Apodaca

Rudy Apodaca
The Apodaca Law Firm
2514 Moray Ln
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Licensed for 24 years, Rudy Apodaca is a DUI / DWI and Criminal Defense lawyer who attended Georgetown University Law Center... read more >

Jamie Nicole Bernstein

Jamie Nicole Bernstein
PO Box 12248
Austin, TX
Licensed for 11 years, Jamie Nicole Bernstein is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer who attended Brooklyn Law School... read more >

Shane Michael Boasberg

Shane Michael Boasberg
The Law Offices of Shane M. Boasberg, PC
1204 San Antonio St Suite 201
Austin, TX 78701
Licensed for 21 years, Shane Michael Boasberg is a Health Law and Real Estate Law lawyer who attended South Texas College of Law... read more >

James Andrew Casey

James Andrew Casey
The Casey Law Firm
8705 Shoal Creek Blvd Ste 202
Austin, TX 78757
Licensed for 20 years, James Andrew Casey is a Criminal Defense and Drug Crimes lawyer who attended Suffolk University Law School... 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.


Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Founded in 1991, the ACDLA provides criminal defense attorneys with support, education and networking opportunities. Members practice in the State, County, and Municipal Court throughout Travis County, as well the United States District Courts in the Western District of Texas. The organization also fights to protect individual rights guaranteed to defendants accused of a crime in Travis County by the Texas and Federal Constitutions. Many of the top criminal defense attorneys in Austin, TX, are active in this trusted organization.


About Travis County

Find Lawyers in Austin, TX

Austin Lawyer Referral Service of Central Texas - The Austin Bar Association sponsors the Lawyer Referral Service of Central Texas, Inc. Since 1966, this non-profit Lawyer Referral Service has helped the public find a qualified attorney in Austin, TX, and the surrounding areas of central Texas. Each year more than 12,000 callers are referred to local attorneys in Travis County, Williamson County, Hays County and Bastrop County, TX.



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