Bamieh & Erickson - Ventura County Juvenile Defense Attorneys

If your son or daughter is in legal trouble relating to drugs, alcohol, violence at school, or unlawful sexual activity, contact the Southern California juvenile defense lawyers at Bamieh & Erickson for a free consultation. Our familiarity with the range of treatment, diversion, and rehabilitation programs available for your child can not only help avoid the most serious legal consequences that can be imposed, but can also help a juvenile or youthful offender get back on track for a successful and productive adult life.

We represent young people charged with a wide range of misdemeanor and felony offenses from auto theft or shoplifting to aggravated assault. By working closely with your child, the prosecution, your family, and community-based treatment services, we're often able to demonstrate that your child is amenable to treatment and shouldn't be stigmatized as a criminal offender.

This is not to say that a young offender with no effective defense on the facts charged will be getting away with anything. The consequences involved in a well-conceived treatment and rehabilitation program will often involve accepting responsibility for unlawful conduct and planning for restitution. In cases involving drugs, minor in possession of alcohol, or underage drinking, chemical dependency counseling or treatment will also usually play a central role in the ultimate disposition of the charges.

We take an active interest in the welfare of our clients beyond the simple determination of guilt or innocence in court. While we'll do everything possible to protect your child's legal rights in court, especially in cases where a substantial defense to the charges is available, we're just as interested in finding the right combination of family support and community resources that will likely prove effective in preventing any recurrence of unlawful conduct.

If our approach to the representation of juvenile defendants seems suitable for your child's needs, contact a Southern California juvenile defense attorney at Bamieh & Erickson for a free consultation.