Juvenile Offenses

Los Angeles Juvenile Defense Lawyers

At the Law Offices of George A. Gallegos, our juvenile defense lawyers understand that a juvenile criminal charge can be frightening for the young person and devastating for the entire family. We work to get any charges against your child reduced or dismissed.

To minimize the consequences of a juvenile arrest or juvenile criminal charge, it is best that an experienced attorney start work on the case right away. Contact a juvenile law attorney at the Law Offices of George A. Gallegos immediately. We offer a free initial consultation and have offices in Monterey Park and Los Angeles, California. We provide legal services in English, Spanish, and Chinese.

Our juvenile law attorneys are committed to aggressively defending juveniles against charges such as:

• Assault
• Curfew violations
• Crime in schools
• Minor in possession (MIP)/underage drinking
• Marijuana possession & other drug crimes 
• Juvenile sex crimes
• Vandalism
• Truancy (skipping school)
• Traffic offenses
• Shoplifting
• Theft/burglary 
• Gang-related activities
• Trespassing

California Juvenile Courts

Our juvenile defense attorneys defend juveniles from charges that could affect their freedom and their opportunities for years to come. We know the rules of juvenile court thoroughly, and will take the time to explain these rules to you and your child.

California Juvenile Court rules do not provide for a jury trial or bail for youth appearing in juvenile court. In addition, if your child has been jailed for a charge, such as assault and battery or serious driving offenses, a judge will decide at a detention hearing whether to release the child into your custody, or to continue holding the juvenile. Our experienced juvenile law attorney will discuss all these details of juvenile court procedures with you.

Consequences of a Juvenile Conviction

In addition to explaining the juvenile court procedures to you and your child, our juvenile defense attorney will talk with you about the consequences of a juvenile conviction. Being convicted of a crime as a juvenile is a very serious matter. It can affect a young person’s future ability to obtain a driver’s license or get a job. Talk to an attorney who understands the severity of a juvenile criminal charge. Call a knowledgeable Los Angeles juvenile law attorney at Law Offices of George A. Gallegos today.