My philosophy and goal on every juvenile case is to make certain the client enters his or her adult life with a clean slate. Some clients are innocent and wrongfully charged. Other clients simply made a mistake as kids sometimes do. Wrongful arrests and mistakes should not affect a child for the remainder of his or her life. Your child must have every opportunity to attend college or pursue whatever dreams and aspirations he or she desires.
Most attorneys end their representation after a dismissal of the case or after a sentencing hearing. My representation of a client lasts throughout any term of probation or until the child’s record is sealed. Even if your child’s case is dismissed, you still need a record seal. The reason? Without a record seal, law enforcement and prosecutors can still see that your child was arrested and faced charges. Get the entire juvenile proceeding sealed so no one in the future can see it – even in the smallest of cases. Keep in mind, contrary to popular belief, juvenile cases in California are not automatically sealed when your child turns 18 years old.
My philosophy is to treat all clients and parents with the respect and dignity they deserve. I have three grown children of my own and can’t imagine the difficulty a child and parent face when navigating the juvenile justice system. I will meet with you and your child in person as often as you need. I will return your phone calls promptly and answer all your questions thoroughly. I will keep you informed of the case and what I am doing throughout the matter to help your child.
In short, I will give your sons and daughters the representation I would want for my own children. Having a child in the juvenile justice system is a stressful and daunting endeavor. My philosophy is to make certain you understand every aspect of your child’s case, and to make you feel at ease knowing you have hired the right attorney.
