Comprehensive Juvenile Law Representation
The scope of juvenile law issues is large, encompassing the criminal realms of juvenile delinquency as well as family law matters such as paternity and child custody. The issues that arise where children are involved can become complex, and it is important to put an attorney on your side that has experience handling these kinds of cases.
At the Nashville office of Middle Tennessee Law, an Association of Attorneys, our lawyers are experienced in working in all components of juvenile law, and the comprehensive nature of our office with experienced criminal defense and family law attorneys serves us well.
Juvenile Criminal Defense
If your child is facing a criminal charge as a juvenile, it is important to have representation to deal with the important differences that exist in juvenile law. Not only are the penalties for crimes such as drug charges, assault or DUI every bit as serious for juveniles, convictions can lead to school expulsion, the child being placed in state custody or worse still, the child being transferred to Criminal Court and tried as an adult. In fact, the District Attorney’s Office in Nashville has recently committed to trying more juveniles as adults, even for some nonviolent offenses. Despite the belief that juvenile records are confidential, a conviction for a crime may come back to haunt a child's future, particularly when a child is tried as an adult.
Juvenile law is growing as schools and social institutions increasingly turn to the courts to solve juvenile delinquency issues that would have once been handled internally. Our experienced lawyers can help you address the unique issues that arise in cases of juvenile delinquency and are committed to helping you minimize the long term negative effects for your child.
Juvenile Family Law Matters
Civil juvenile cases can run the gamut of family law matters from paternity to guardianship and custody in situations of suspected child neglect or child abuse. Juvenile courts are focused on protecting the interests and safety of children, whether that results in placement with child protective services, explores the possibility of grandparent adoption or allows non-married fathers to fully pursue their custodial rights.
Our office is equipped to help you protect your rights and the rights of children. Whether you want to establish paternity to preserve your father's rights or you suspect a child is endangered and need to file for an emergency custody petition, our experience and familiarity with juvenile law procedures is there for you.
Discuss Your Case With an Attorney
Whether your juvenile law case involves criminal defense or family law representation, we have the resources and experience to help. Contact us online or by phone at 615-866-2926 to schedule a free initial consultation.
