I provide the following services:

• Free 30 minute consultation to asses the case and explore options
• Realistic evaluation of the case with advice as to possible settlement options
• Evaluation of the potential for Informal Supervision, Deferred Entry of Judgment, Drug Court, Early Settlement, etc. in all juvenile matters 
• All settlement options explored

Once retained, I also:

• Obtain a copy of the police \ incident reports in juvenile matters
• Determine if it's advisable to retain an Investigator to interview witnesses listed in the police reports or do other investigation that may be necessary to properly evaluate the case or prepare it for trial in juvenile matters
• Make contact with the District Attorney and \ or Probation Officer to get their thoughts and explore settlement options
• Keep in contact with the client to give updates on the posture of the case
• Discuss the advantages or disadvantages of setting up a meeting with the Probation Officer
  
• Discuss restitution issues for damages sustained to real or personal property as well as injury to any victims in juvenile matters
• Discuss the issue of "joint and several liability" between the minor and parents in juvenile cases and explain how "joint and several liability" works when other minors are involved
  
• Explore the advantages and disadvantages of trial versus resolving the case

One of the most important things you can do when facing a juvenile matter is to ensure that quality legal representation is obtained.  Getting involved in the juvenile court system can significantly affect one's life and well being if the process is not handled correctly

In juvenile matters, it's possible to significantly minimize the impact an arrest and the subsequent proceedings will have in the juvenile justice system

Even if one's criminal record is later sealed, it still remains available \ obtainable by law enforcement and the prosecuting authorities in the event one is charged with another offense in the future

Some juvenile offenses are so serious that they can carry what's commonly referred to as  "three strikes" consequences - proper legal representation is essential

It's important to insure that you retain an attorney that can deal with all of the issues that surface in a juvenile proceeding.  No matter how serious or benign the the case may seem, there are always avenues to explore that can mitigate the current consequences and significantly reduce the impact of the case

You need an attorney who is familiar with the juvenile justice system

I'll be happy to meet with you - give me a call