Find the best Juvenile lawyer in Kansas City, KS

Catherine Zigtema
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Avvo Rating: 8.4
Licensed since 2007
I am licensed to practice in both Kansas and Missouri. I practice criminal, juvenile, municipal and appellate defense in Kansas City Metro Area with a focus on Johnson County. I have defended everything from the average speeding ticket and tr...
Practice areas: Juvenile, Appeals, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Garrett Solomon
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Avvo Rating: 7.5
Licensed since 2005
Garrett Solomon has spent his entire career fighting the government. Garrett has gained a reputation as a fierce advocate for his clients and as an attorney who always puts his clients needs first. Garrett is a graduate of Kansas University a...
Practice areas: Juvenile, Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
Sandra Wirtel
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Avvo Rating: 7.2
Licensed since 1992
Practice areas: Juvenile, Litigation, Family
Jennifer Reagan
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Avvo Rating: 6.8
Licensed since 1995
Practice areas: Juvenile, Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Erick Roeder
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Avvo Rating: 6.6
Licensed since 1996
Practice areas: Juvenile, Litigation, Civil Rights
Socheata Un
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Avvo Rating: 6.8
Licensed since 1992
Practice areas: Juvenile, Estate Planning, Family, Immigration, Criminal Defense
Philip Sedgwick
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Avvo Rating: 6.7
Licensed since 1983
Practice areas: Juvenile, Family, Bankruptcy & Debt, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation
Laurie Snell
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Avvo Rating: 6.7
Licensed since 1993
Practice areas: Juvenile, Family, Adoption
Marina Bell
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Avvo Rating: 6.5
Licensed since 2003
Practice areas: Juvenile, Child Custody, Communications & Media
Shanelle Dupree
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Avvo Rating: 6.1
Licensed since 2008
Practice areas: Juvenile, Child Abuse, Uncontested Divorce, Education

Juvenile law

Juvenile law applies to young children and teenagers—usually defined as less than eighteen years old, depending on the state. Minors accused of breaking the law are processed under a juvenile justice system. This system is completely separate from the one used for adults, and the penalties involved are usually far less severe than in the adult system. Juvenile law also carries certain protections that do not apply to adults; for example, names are kept confidential and parents can be present during police questioning. A lawyer who specializes in juvenile law will help minors understand the juvenile justice system and present their defense in juvenile court.