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WisconsinJuvenile Defense Lawyers in Portage County, Wisconsin

In the juvenile justice system in Portage County, Wisconsin, 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 Portage County, Wisconsin, 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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Stephen W. Sawyer

Stephen W. Sawyer
Stephen W. Sawyer Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 940, 1547 Strongs Avenue Suite A
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Licensed for 28 years, Stephen W. Sawyer is a Criminal Defense lawyer who attended University of Notre Dame Law School... read more >

Michael A Hughes

Michael A Hughes
Hughes law Office
PO Box 303
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Michael A Hughes is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Eric P Sheets

Eric P Sheets
Sheets Law Office, LLC
1052 Main Street Suite 206
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Eric P Sheets is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

David R Dickmann

David R Dickmann
State Public Defender
1025 Clark St. Suite 17
Stevens Point, WI 54481
David R Dickmann is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Troy L Nielsen

Troy L Nielsen
Assistant Public Defender
3056 Water Street Suite 10
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Troy L Nielsen is a Criminal Defense lawyer... 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.


Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

WACDL provides support and training to criminal defense attorneys statewide and promotes the proper administration of criminal justice.


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