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Charlotte, NC Juvenile law lawyers

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Theresa Viera
5.0 stars 12 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 2012
To say I have an intimate knowledge of the North Carolina family court system, unfortunately, is a statement that I share with a sorrowful heart. My childhood was ridden with the yelling, crying, and physical abuse inflicted upon my mother, my old...
Practice areas: Juvenile, Divorce & Separation, Family, Domestic Violence, Child Custody
Mark Foster
5.0 stars 7 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 1981
I have been practicing federal and state criminal defense in Charlotte for over 20 years. Since 2010, I have been a State Bar Board Certified Specialist in State and Federal Criminal Law. Since 2012, I have been selected each year as a North Carol...
Practice areas: Juvenile, White Collar Crime, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
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Nicki Fisher
Not yet reviewed
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 1982
Nicki Fisher is dedicated to passionately protecting your legal rights through this difficult time.
Practice areas: Juvenile, Family, Child Abuse, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody
Call (980) 819-4426 Message Website
Call (980) 819-4426 Message Website
Jamie Hester
5.0 stars 3 reviews
Avvo Rating: 7.7
Licensed since 2012
Review: “After meeting with several other attorneys to pursue adoption of my granddaughter, I met with Jamie Hester. Right away, I felt very comfortable and knew she was the right attorney for me. She is an exceptional person in...
Practice areas: Juvenile, Adoption, Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Criminal Defense
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Chiege Okwara
5.0 stars 4 reviews
Avvo Rating: 7.4 Misconduct
Licensed since 1987
I was born in the United Kingdom, raised in Nigeria and emigrated to the United States on September 3, 1984. I have made the Unired States my forever home since then. I am a United States citizen and living out my dream to practice law and represe...
Practice areas: Juvenile, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Call (704) 504-7264 Message Website
Call (704) 504-7264 Message Website
Marjory Timothy
5.0 stars 1 review
Avvo Rating: 7.0
Licensed since 1989
I discovered my passion for juvenile law by accident. I was an editor of a magazine in Washington, D.C., for 8 years before I attended law school at the age of 29. Following graduation, my husband and I moved to Charlotte and had our first child,...
Practice areas: Juvenile, Expungement, Guardianship, Education
Karen Johnson
Not yet reviewed
Avvo Rating: 7.6
Licensed since 1997
Practice areas: Juvenile
Robert Simmons
Not yet reviewed
Avvo Rating: 7.2
Licensed since 1984
Practice areas: Juvenile
Susan Surles
Not yet reviewed
Avvo Rating: 7.4
Licensed since 1981
Practice areas: Juvenile, Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Child Abuse, Uncontested Divorce
Tania Archer
Not yet reviewed
Avvo Rating: 7.1
Licensed since 2004
Practice areas: Juvenile, Government, Family

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.