Juvenile Defense Lawyer in Warren, Ohio
Trumbull · Mahoning · Ashtabula
When your child is charged, it’s scary for the whole family. Juvenile court is different from adult court. The focus is supposed to be on treatment and rehabilitation, but a juvenile case can still lead to detention, affect school and follow a young person for years. I’ll help your family understand the process and protect your child’s future.
Cases I Handle
Delinquency charges (acts that would be crimes for an adult)
Unruly charges, such as truancy or curfew
Juvenile traffic and underage alcohol offenses
Probation violations in juvenile court
Bindover (transfer to adult court) in serious felony cases
Sealing and expungement of juvenile records
What Parents Should Know
Detention hearings happen fast, usually within 72 hours if your child is held. Call right away.
Diversion is often possible, especially for a first offense. Completing it can mean no formal record.
I represent your child. I’ll keep you informed, but what your child tells me is confidential, and that protects them.
Don’t let your child talk to police or school officials about the incident until we’ve spoken.
Courts
Trumbull County Juvenile Court in Warren and Mahoning County Juvenile Court in Youngstown.
Sealing Juvenile Records
Many juvenile records can be sealed six months after the case ends, and Ohio expunges many sealed juvenile records automatically after five years or at age 23. I can help make sure that happens. Record sealing
Fees
Juvenile cases are handled for a flat fee, quoted after a free consultation. Payment plans available.