Los Angeles Juvenile Crimes Attorneys

Juvenile Criminal Defense Lawyers in Los Angeles, California

When a minor is arrested for a criminal offense, he/she faces different criminal procedures than an adult. For this reason, it is important to consult a defense attorney who has experience specifically with defending juvenile crimes if your child has been arrested.

An important difference between the juvenile court system and the adult court system is that a juvenile criminal case may be dismissed at any stage of the process, by the arresting officer, by a detention officer or by a juvenile hall intake officer. This means that consulting a Los Angeles juvenile defense lawyer immediately will be in your child’s best interest. By working with a lawyer as soon as possible, you open up the possibility of having your child’s case dismissed before it ever goes to juvenile court.

Why a Juvenile Criminal Defense Lawyer?

Why should you consult a Los Angeles juvenile crimes lawyer as soon as you are aware that your child has been arrested or is a suspect in any type of criminal investigation? By consulting a lawyer quickly, you give your child the best opportunity of avoiding juvenile hall or imprisonment in a state juvenile institution. Not only that, the outcome of your child’s case can and will affect his/her life as an adult and the opportunities he/she is presented with. A criminal record may affect educational, financial and employment opportunities.

Give your child the best chance at a bright future by consulting a Los Angeles juvenile crimes attorney at Okabe & Haushalter, where our experienced attorneys will fight for your child’s rights. Our offices are conveniently located in Redondo Beach and Beverly Hills. 

Los Angeles Juvenile Criminal Defense Firm: Okabe & Haushalter

At Okabe & Haushalter, we believe in the principle that the juvenile court system was designed with rehabilitation, not punishment, in mind. As such, we always strive to work with the prosecutors and judges in the juvenile criminal system in order to help our clients get rehabilitated rather than receive maximum penalties for their offenses. In lieu of proving factual innocence or having criminal charges dropped altogether, we will pursue minor penalties which will have the least likelihood of interrupting your child’s life and future.

Our Los Angeles juvenile defense lawyers handle cases throughout all of Los Angeles, California, including such cities as Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Torrance, Long Beach, Santa Monica, Manhattan Beach, Lomita, Palos Verdes and El Segundo.

Juvenile Crimes in Los Angeles, California

There are a number of criminal offenses which may qualify as juvenile crimes in Los Angeles, California. This includes adult crimes, such as assault, vandalism, drug possession, DUI and murder, as well as status offenses which are only against the law because of the minor’s age (truancy, running away, curfew violations.)

In some cases, a judge and prosecutor may push to have a juvenile tried as an adult for his/her crime. In these cases, more than ever, a Los Angeles juvenile crimes defense attorney will play a major role in protecting your child.

Contact a Los Angeles juvenile crime lawyer at Okabe & Haushalter to find out how we can protect your child’s rights and future!