St. Louis Missouri Juvenile Law Attorney
In The Arena of Juvenile Law, Nothing Substitutes for Knowledge and Experience.
At the firm of Craig Lawton Kessler, Attorney at Law, we have practiced in the area of juvenile law for over 28 years and have been devoted to helping young people keep their records clean.
In Missouri, juvenile law issues arise in two contexts:
- Criminal law matters
- Family law matters
In the criminal law context, juvenile delinquency is a criminal charge. If a minor is found to be delinquent, he or she can be incarcerated, or put on probation.
In the family law context, juveniles are often the subject of child custody battles. The state has the power to remove your child from your home if allegations of child abuse or child neglect are alleged. In this context, the rights of children, parents and grandparents all come into play.
The proper practice of juvenile law requires particular training and experience, which few lawyers have. At the office of Craig Lawton Kessler, Attorney at Law, we have that knowledge and experience.
For more than 28 years, beginning as a court appointed attorney, through the Arizona juvenile court system and continuing to advocate effectively in juvenile courts throughout Missouri and Arizona, attorney Kessler's extensive case load has included: termination of parental rights cases, state custody cases, certification and delinquency matters as well as mental health hearings.
In the year 2000 Attorney Kessler was a final candidate in St. Louis County for a prestigious Juvenile Court (Judge) Commissioner position.
Sound Advice
If your child is charged with a crime, the most important thing you can do is engage a criminal law attorney with extensive knowledge and experience in juvenile law. Inform your child not to discuss the facts of the case with probation or police before consulting with qualified counsel. Any statement made by your child to either probation or police might be used against your child in a juvenile court proceeding.
For a Missouri lawyer experienced in juvenile law contact Craig Lawton Kessler, Attorney at Law, to schedule a free, initial consultation.
Craig Lawton Kessler, Attorney at Law
103 South Meramec Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63105-1711
Phone: 314-725-0700
Fax: 314-725-4603
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