Michigan Juvenile Crime Attorney

Juvenile Defense Throughout Grand Rapids, Paw Paw & Western Michigan

At Willis Law, we represent young people who have been charged with juvenile criminal offenses, including juvenile misdemeanor and juvenile felony cases. This includes students, including those with special needs, in disciplinary actions at their schools or colleges. In every case, our goal is to minimize the negative consequences and protect them from having a criminal record.

We handle all issues facing juveniles who have been charged with a crime (including underage drinking and juveniles charged as adults), informing them and their parents of their rights every step of the way.

If your child is facing charges, contact us for a free consultation with our Kalamazoo juvenile crimes attorney today!

Michigan Juvenile Law

If your minor child has been charged with a crime, you will need a Kalamazoo juvenile crimes lawyer. We can discuss your child's situation with the prosecutors and referees who will hear the case and help keep your child out of juvenile detention.

The prosecution will often attempt to certify a minor as an adult. Our first concern is to keep the case under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court system, where the focus is more on rehabilitation and treatment, not punishment.

We believe that juveniles should have their cases handled in the juvenile justice system and will do everything we can to steer cases away from adult charges. One of the advantages of cases being tried in juvenile court is the ability to seal records after good behavior is demonstrated. This is crucial for preserving the ability of juveniles to grow up and find employment.