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WashingtonJuvenile Defense Lawyers in Cowlitz County, Washington

In the juvenile justice system in Cowlitz County, Washington, 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 Cowlitz County, Washington, 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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Meredith Ann Long

Meredith Ann Long
Law Office of Meredith A Long PLLC
1315 14th Ave
Longview, WA 98632
Licensed for 9 years, Meredith Ann Long is a Health Law and Construction Law lawyer... read more >

W. Keith Goody

W. Keith Goody
Attorney at Law
PO Box 23
Cougar, WA 98616
Licensed for 17 years, W. Keith Goody is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Joshua Baldwin

Joshua Baldwin
Baldwin Legal Services PLLC
1338 Commerce Ave Suite 101
Longview, WA 98632
Licensed for 19 years, Joshua Baldwin is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer... read more >

Chelsea C Baldwin

Chelsea C Baldwin
Baldwin Legal Services, PLLC
1338 Commerce Ave Suite 101
Longview, WA 98632
Licensed for 19 years, Chelsea C Baldwin is a Real Estate Law and Family Law lawyer... read more >

Mary Goody

Mary Goody
Mitigation Specialists LLC
PO Box 23
Cougar, WA 98616
Mary Goody is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Jeanine Nicosia

Jeanine Nicosia
980 Rose Valley Rd
Kelso, WA 98626
Jeanine Nicosia is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Jeff Petersen

Jeff Petersen
Three Rivers Law Center
841 12th Ave Ste A
Longview, WA 98632
Licensed for 11 years, Jeff Petersen is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer... read more >

David Henry Rorden

David Henry Rorden
David H. Rorden PS
871 11th Ave Ste 1
Longview, WA 98632
Licensed for 26 years, David Henry Rorden is a Family Law and Estate and Probate Law lawyer... read more >

Michael Allen Claxton

Michael Allen Claxton
Walstead Mertsching PS
PO Box 1549
Longview, WA
Licensed for 29 years, Michael Allen Claxton is a Family Law and Business Law lawyer... read more >

Jami Lynn Pannell

Jami Lynn Pannell
Three Rivers Law Center
841 12th Ave Ste A
Longview, WA 98632
Licensed for 11 years, Jami Lynn Pannell is a Family Law and Business Law lawyer... read more >

Karl Ray Salzsieder

Karl Ray Salzsieder
Salzsieder Legal Services
1133 14th Ave Ste 200
Longview, WA 98632
Licensed for 35 years, Karl Ray Salzsieder is a Family Law and Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Amanda Grace Proujan

Amanda Grace Proujan
Law Office of Amanda G. Proujan, PLLC
1315 14th Ave
Longview, WA 98632
Licensed for 10 years, Amanda Grace Proujan is a Real Estate Law and Family Law lawyer... read more >

Erin Helen Winkles

Erin Helen Winkles
Law Office of Erin H. Winkles P.S.
1424 16th Ave
Longview, WA 98632
Licensed for 8 years, Erin Helen Winkles is a Local Government Law and Consumer Law lawyer... read more >

Mayrie Grimm

Mayrie Grimm
Grimm Law Group, PLLC
871 11th Ave Ste 2
Longview, WA 98632
Licensed for 19 years, Mayrie Grimm is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Duane Charles Crandall

Duane Charles Crandall
Crandall O'Neill
1447 3rd Ave Ste A
Longview, WA 98632
Licensed for 44 years, Duane Charles Crandall is a Health Law and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Carlee Kathleen Bliss

Carlee Kathleen Bliss
Law Office of Chad R. Zandi
1447 3rd Ave Ste A
Longview, WA 98632
Licensed for 6 years, Carlee Kathleen Bliss is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer... read more >

Maxwell Edward Lee

Maxwell Edward Lee
Morgan Law Firm
1555 3rd Ave Ste A
Longview, WA 98632
Licensed for 6 years, Maxwell Edward Lee is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Vincent Penta

Vincent Penta
Vincent L Penta PS
PO Box 12
Longview, WA
Licensed for 36 years, Vincent Penta is a Family Law and Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Lisa Marie Waldvogel

Lisa Marie Waldvogel
Northwest Justice Project
1338 Commerce Ave Ste 210
Longview, WA 98632
Licensed for 28 years, Lisa Marie Waldvogel is a Business Law and Real Estate Law lawyer... read more >

Craig Michael Mcreary

Craig Michael Mcreary
Craig M McReary PS
PO Box 2340
Longview, WA
Licensed for 28 years, Craig Michael Mcreary is a Family Law and Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Joshua Benjamin Dailey

Joshua Benjamin Dailey
Salzsieder Legal Services, PLLC
1133 14th Ave Ste 200
Longview, WA 98632
Licensed for 12 years, Joshua Benjamin Dailey is a Employment Law and Local Government Law lawyer... read more >

Darrel S Ammons Jr

Darrel S Ammons Jr
871 11th Ave Ste 2
Longview, WA 98632
Licensed for 36 years, Darrel S Ammons Jr is a Health Law and Construction Law 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.


Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

WACDL works to improve the quality and administration of criminal justice in the state of Washington while assisting and educating criminal defense attorneys.


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Southwest Washington Lawyer Referral - The Clark County Bar Association sponsor the Southwest Washington Lawyer Referral Service. The Southwest Washington Lawyer Referral Service helps individuals and businesses find a qualified attorney throughout Kelso and Longview in Cowlitz County, Washington. The service charges a $75 fee that entitles the person to a 30 minute consultation with the attorney at no additional charge.



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