Juvenile Cases

Pennsylvania Juvenile Law Attorneys

At Joyce & Bittner, our lawyers represent juveniles charged with violations of the criminal law on offenses ranging from underage drinking and simple drug possession to serious crimes involving sexual or violent assaults. Our experience with the defense of juveniles in both misdemeanor and felony cases is substantial. We are familiar with the broad range of community-based treatment and diversion programs available for youthful offenders in the Pittsburgh area. Contact the juvenile law attorneys at Joyce & Bittner in Pittsburgh for legal advice and experienced representation on a wide range of juvenile defense problems, including:

• Alcohol and drug offenses, including fake ID cases
• Theft, including auto theft, shoplifting, or possession of stolen property
• Property crimes such as vandalism, graffiti, criminal trespass, and destruction of school property
• Violent juvenile crimes such as assault, firearms violations or other weapons possession charges, or terroristic threats
• Sex crimes ranging from open lewdness to rape and indecent sexual assault

Our juvenile law defense attorneys also represent young defendants who are ordered under Pennsylvania law to stand trial as adults on serious charges such as aggravated assault or homicide. Our efforts in such cases will often focus on the proceedings to get the case transferred back to juvenile court. In some cases, we can make an effective argument that developmental, psychological, or other characteristics of your child indicate that justice would not be served by holding him or her to adult standards of criminal liability. We provide discreet, highly professional representation designed to maximize the potential for a positive outcome in the child's juvenile court case.

For additional information and a free consultation, contact the Pennsylvania juvenile law attorneys at Joyce & Bittner in Pittsburgh.