Juvenile Law

Lawyer in Greeley, Colorado: Juvenile Defense

Experienced Representation for Minors

If you have been charged with violation of the juvenile laws in Colorado, or if your child has been arrested or picked up for alleged criminal activity, you want a juvenile defense attorney who knows the law, who understands how juvenile cases are prosecuted and who will make certain that your rights are properly protected. The juvenile system has different rules from the adult criminal system. Without guidance from experienced counsel, you may jeopardize your chances for dismissal or reduction of the charges.

At the McAdams Law Office LLC, in Greeley, we represent clients throughout Weld County, Larimer County and Morgan County, including minors charged with juvenile delinquency and other crimes. With experience in the Weld County district attorney's office, we know how criminal cases are prepared and can identify weaknesses in the prosecutor's case. If you have been charged as a minor or if your child faces delinquency or criminal proceedings, contact our offices to set up a free initial consultation.

In most situations, if a juvenile matter is properly handled, the conviction can be expunged or removed from your record, when you become 18 years of age. We will take the appropriate action so that, even if you are convicted, your record can be wiped clean when you become an adult.

Juvenile Criminal Matters

Our juvenile defense practice includes a broad range of criminal matters, most of which are considered delinquency charges rather than crimes. We handle:

• Drug cases. We defend minors in all types of drug prosecutions, including
  • Possession of controlled substances, such as marijuana
  
  
  • Possession of drug paraphernalia
  
  
  • Illegal sale or distribution of drugs, including prescription pharmaceuticals (often prescribed for parents)
• Minors in possession. We represent juveniles who have been charged with illegal possession of alcohol, including offenses involving DUI or DWAI.


• Theft offenses. We defend juveniles charged with all types of theft offenses, including shoplifting, larceny, burglary or robbery.


• Assault. We represent minors who have been charged with unlawful physical contact with another person.


• Menacing. In Colorado, you can be subject to criminal prosecution for behavior that is threatening to others. Often, our successful strategy in these cases is showing that what was allegedly a threat was protected free speech.

We will act as your advocate in all proceedings although, as a practical matter, juveniles rarely face a jury trial, except in cases involving violence.

For experienced representation in juvenile defense matters, contact us page to schedule a free initial consultation. Our offices are conveniently located across from the courthouse in downtown Greeley. We are open from 8 am until 5 pm, Monday through Friday and will set up an evening appointment upon request. We accept MasterCard and Visa.

McAdams Law Office LLC
821 9th Street
Greeley, CO 80631-1198
Phone: (970)353-0000
Fax: (970)356-8967

At the McAdams Law Office LLC, we represent clients in Greeley, Evans, Windsor and Fort Collins; and throughout Weld County, Larimer County and Morgan County in Colorado.