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William Barabino
5.0 stars 14 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 2003
Protecting and Defending Those Charged in Criminal Courts
Practice areas: Juvenile, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense
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Peter Hahn
4.0 stars 3 reviews
Avvo Rating: 9.4
Licensed since 2005
Review: “Mr. Hahn was the best lawyer that my son could have had. He kept us informed of all his rights and let us know what was going on at all times. He was very straight foward, always told us what we were up against and always...
Practice areas: Juvenile, Education, Criminal Defense, Child Abuse
Cynthia Runge
5.0 stars 9 reviews
Avvo Rating: 8.5
Licensed since 1991
My focus is on family law, collaborative law, divorce mediation, and care and protection matters. I believe that family law is the most important and rewarding area of law in which a lawyer can practice. It is also an area of law in which cl...
Practice areas: Juvenile, Mediation, Guardianship, Divorce & Separation, Child Support
Michael Rich
5.0 stars 14 reviews
Avvo Rating: 8.3
Licensed since 1979
I concentrate my practice in Children's and Family Law, especially child abuse and neglect defense, DSS, DCF, 51As, care and protections, termination of parental rights, guardianships, students' rights, special education, school discipline, expuls...
Practice areas: Juvenile, Education, Guardianship, Child Abuse, Adoption
Kevin O'Malley
Not yet reviewed
Avvo Rating: 7.5
Licensed since 1979
Practice areas: Juvenile, Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning
Martsyl Joseph
5.0 stars 1 review
Avvo Rating: 6.6
Licensed since 2011
I help and counsel individuals whose rights and liberties are at risk. Whether you or someone you know has been charged with a crime, or are somehow involved with the criminal court system, I can help. Through personal attention to you and your c...
Practice areas: Juvenile, Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
Lisa Modecker
5.0 stars 1 review
Avvo Rating: 6.7
Licensed since 1996
Review: “I endorse this attorney without reservation. I have worked on many matters with Lisa and find her skills to be of superior quality. She provides a great service to her clients as well as to the community.”
Practice areas: Juvenile, Family, General Practice, Divorce & Separation, Real Estate
Amy Reichbach
Not yet reviewed
Avvo Rating: 7.4
Licensed since 2005
Practice areas: Juvenile, Family, Government, Education, Litigation
Michael Kilkelly
Not yet reviewed
Avvo Rating: 7.1
Licensed since 1983
Practice areas: Juvenile
Audrey Grace
Not yet reviewed
Avvo Rating: 6.9
Licensed since 2010
Attorney Audrey Grace has experience representing indigent criminal defendants in the Roxbury District Court through Northeastern Law School’s Criminal Advocacy Clinic and as an intern with the CPCS Roxbury Defenders Unit. In addition to direct cl...
Practice areas: Juvenile, Administrative Law, Criminal Defense

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.