Top Illinois Juvenile Defense Lawyers

The Law Offices of Brucar & Yetter
Wheaton, Rolling Meadows and St. Charles, Illinois


Leading Illinois Juvenile Charge Defense Lawyers

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People don't realize the severe impact juvenile criminal charges have on a minor's future. They incorrectly assume sealed proceedings mean convictions will never be seen. The law offices of Brucar & Yetter in Wheaton, Rolling Meadows and St. Charles, Illinois, helps juvenile offenders keep records clean of crimes such as drug possession, sex crimes, battery or theft offenses. Do not let one incident ruin a child's future. Find out how we can help you.

Juvenile charges are now sometimes treated like adult charges - the cases and sentencing nearly identical to adult criminal charges but held in different courtrooms. Many attorneys advocate the position "it's no big deal - it's juvenile - it's sealed." They are wrong and you deserve better.

Politicians elected on "get tough on crime" attitudes have relentlessly attacked how juveniles are treated by the criminal court system. Many older juveniles involved in serious crime are tried as adults. Those convicted of sexual offenses are required to publicly register as sex offenders. Additionally, not all juvenile criminal court records are sealed. In the case of drug cases a juvenile's eligibility for student financial aid can be destroyed by any drug related conviction.

Children involved in juvenile court have many of the rights their parents would have if they were accused of a crime including the right to remain silent and the right to cross-examine witnesses against them. Most importantly they are required to be represented by an attorney.

Lawyers involved in the juvenile justice process must adhere to complex rules to ensure a fair trial. Although juvenile court can seem less formal than adult court the procedures are in many ways more complicated, raising the importance of having a lawyer experienced in juvenile law. Defense lawyers should become involved in the matter as early as possible, ideally before a child is questioned by the police.

The juvenile crime defense lawyers at Brucar & Yetter have represented clients charged with almost every type of crime - felony, misdemeanor and school violations. We have dedicated ourselves to treating juvenile charges the same way we treat our adult client's cases - aggressively. Even if others tell you this isn't a big deal we know the well being of your child is always a big deal. As parents ourselves we treat each case as if our own child were in trouble.

We can protect your child's future. Please feel free to contact the juvenile charge defense attorneys at the law office of Brucar & Yetter today. We will happily talk with you and your child or meet in one of our convenient offices in located in Wheaton, Rolling Meadows or St. Charles, Illinois.

Intervention, Education, Prevention

Our adult criminal courts system is structured to remove criminals from society and punish, not to solve personal or psychological problems. It's crucial to keep young people from ending up in adult court.

Intervening early in a young person's life and getting the educational and counseling help they need achieves this. Our juvenile defense lawyers pursue options which seek to change behavior rather than simply punish it. Additionally, our criminal defense attorneys undertake the necessary paperwork and legal motions required to clean a child's criminal record so job applications and financial aid eligibility are not negatively impacted.

Making a Difference

With nearly fifty years of legal experience, we understand how to work effectively within the court system in making sure young people receive proper judgment from the court or a second chance. We'll do everything possible to ensure your child avoids the long-term consequences of a run-in with the law - please contact Illinois juvenile crime defense attorneys at the law office of Brucar & Yetter today.

We provide free, confidential consultations and are available 24 hours a day should an emergency arise.
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