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WashingtonJuvenile Defense Lawyers in Island County, Washington

In the juvenile justice system in Island 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 Island 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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Andrew Franklin Scott

Andrew Franklin Scott
Scott and Smith Attorneys at Law PLLC
886 SE Bayshore Drive, #101
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Licensed for 8 years, Andrew Franklin Scott is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer... read more >

Paul Andrew Lafranchise

Paul Andrew Lafranchise
The Lafranchise Law Firm
204 NE Albion St
Coupeville, WA 98239
Licensed for 38 years, Paul Andrew Lafranchise is a Criminal Defense and Employment Law lawyer who attended University of Georgia School of... read more >

Craig Alan Platt

Craig Alan Platt
Platt, Thompson & Buescher LLC
PO Box 727
Coupeville, WA 98239
Licensed for 42 years, Craig Alan Platt is a Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI lawyer... read more >

Mimi Soame Buescher

Mimi Soame Buescher
Platt, Thompson & Buescher LLC
PO Box 727
Coupeville, WA 98239
Licensed for 37 years, Mimi Soame Buescher is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer... read more >

Michelle Hull

Michelle Hull
153 Perry Dr
Coupeville, WA 98239
Licensed for 26 years, Michelle Hull is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer... read more >

Charles Reed Arndt

Charles Reed Arndt
Kelly, Arndt & Walker
PO Box 290
Clinton, WA
Licensed for 34 years, Charles Reed Arndt is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Molly M Mcpherson

Molly M Mcpherson
McPherson & McPherson PLLP
1 Front St , PO Box 1617
Coupeville, WA 98239
Licensed for 31 years, Molly M Mcpherson is a Business Law and Family Law lawyer... read more >

Matthew James Montoya

Matthew James Montoya
Island Defense, PLLC
402 N Main St
Coupeville, WA 98239
Licensed for 17 years, Matthew James Montoya is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Brent P Thompson

Brent P Thompson
Platt, Thompson & Buescher
PO Box 727
Coupeville, WA 98239
Licensed for 12 years, Brent P Thompson is a Personal Injury and Family Law lawyer... read more >

Margot L Carter

Margot L Carter
Margot L. Carter, PLLC
840 SE 8th Ave Ste 206
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Licensed for 33 years, Margot L Carter is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer... read more >

Curtis John Coyne

Curtis John Coyne
28 S Harrington Lagoon Rd
Coupeville, WA 98239
Licensed for 54 years, Curtis John Coyne is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer... read more >

Kenton L Dale

Kenton L Dale
Law Office of Kenton L Dale
560 SW Waterloo Ave
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Licensed for 33 years, Kenton L Dale is a Criminal Defense and Real Estate Law lawyer... read more >

Deborah J Holbert

Deborah J Holbert
The Law Office of Deborah Holbert, PLLC
PO Box 1046
Freeland, WA
Licensed for 13 years, Deborah J Holbert is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer... read more >

Sarah Grace O'farrell Mccarthy

Sarah Grace O'farrell Mccarthy
Kelly, Arndt & Walker, PLLP
PO Box 290
Clinton, WA
Licensed for 11 years, Sarah Grace O'farrell Mccarthy is a Family Law and Business 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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