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If you are suspected of a crime or charged with a violation of law, you may require the services of a criminal defense attorney to present your defense or negotiate a penalty. If you were previously arrested or convicted of a crime, an expungement lawyer can help you remove those charges or seal your record from public view. Juvenile law applies to young children and teenagers—usually defined as less than eighteen years old.

Family law includes laws of marriage, civil unions, same-sex relationships, domestic partnerships, divorce, separation, property settlements, alimony, spousal abuse, adoption, child abuse, child support, child custody and kidnapping. If you need help with a family-related legal issue, a family law attorney can advise in family disputes as well as represent you in lawsuits.