Tulsa, Oklahoma Juvenile Defense Attorney

Juveniles who commit crimes in Oklahoma are treated different than adults. Therefore, having an attorney who understands the Oklahoma juvenile justice system is extremely important. Court proceedings, sentences, and motions for certification as an adult differentiate juvenile court proceeding from defending adults.

Skilled Juvenile Defense Lawyer

Juvenile cases are handled differently than adult cases. Oklahoma juvenile justice focuses on rehabilitation rather then punishment. Nonetheless it is important to have a criminal defense attorney skilled at handling cases in juvenile court. A disturbing trend in juvenile justice is to have cases transferred out of juvenile court where sentences are less severe. In cases where a district attorney plans to file a motion for certification, a skilled juvenile defense attorney can sometimes help keep a case in juvenile court.

I have significant experience working with families whose children are considered juvenile delinquents. I understand juvenile proceedings and the possible remedies available to people under 18 who are found guilty of a criminal offense.

While I have significant experience helping families deal with issues in juvenile court, I also have experience handling drug defense, assault and battery, as well as murder and manslaughter cases involving juveniles certified as adults. I am committed to taking the time to work with the families of juvenile offenders to minimize the consequences of an offense and help assure that youth offenders do not become repeat offenders.