Juvenile DefEnSE, ABSENCE INTERVENTION + Truancy DEFENSE
OHIO: (614) 745-2001
MICH: (248) 487-1645
PENN: (215) 234-1732
We focus on representing students in school-related disciplinary incidents and in juvenile court.
MEET THE JUVENILE DEFENSE TEAM:
Juvenile representation may include:
Truancy defense for parents and students;
Representation of individuals with disabilities in juvenile court, particularly those with autism, anxiety and ADHD;
School absence intervention team meetings;
School absence intervention plans;
Traffic infractions;
Drug and alcohol offenses;
Theft;
School fights and assault;
Weapons offenses; and
Sex offenses, among others.
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Recent Representative Juvenile Cases*
Avoided truancy charges for both parents and disabled student after student’s severe social anxiety and depression led to multiple hospitalizations and absences from school.
Secured dismissal of a juvenile defendant’s misdemeanor charges in juvenile court allowing him to retain a clean record.
Represented client in juvenile court and successfully argued a Motion for a Competency Evaluation, due to the client’s age (9 y/o) and disabilities (ADHA, Autism, ODD).
Obtained a reduction in charge from an F3 to an M4 for a juvenile client. Worked with judge, probation officer and prosecutor to help the client put the incident behind him and focus on providing supports to prevent future delinquency.
Successfully negotiated a reasonable plea deal for a juvenile facing several felony charges.
Appeared at an absence intervention team meeting on behalf of a high school student and helped create and implement an absence intervention plan for a student with disabilities.
Secured the dismissal of a juvenile defendant’s misdemeanor charges in juvenile court allowing him to retain a clean record.
Assisted a client in avoiding truancy charges and facilitated better communication between the client and the school administration to avoid further risk of truancy.
*The results shown are not necessarily indicative of the results that could be expected in any other matter, as the circumstances of each case are unique and involve multiple factors to consider along with possible outcomes.