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We will treat every client with DIGNITY, fight for JUSTICE and give them HOPE every day.
 

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Juvenile Division

The Juvenile Division specializes in and primarily represents children charged with criminal offenses.  We also represent adults charged with offenses involving children.   Our division consists of a Director, two team leads, thirteen defense attorneys, a paralegal, investigator and three support staff. 

  • Our offices are located at 125 East Court Street on the 9th floor. 

  • Juvenile Court is located at 800 Broadway Cincinnati, Ohio.  We also have a Public Defender office at 800 Broadway, on the first floor.  

  • The Juvenile Justice Center is located at 2020 Auburn Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio.   A staff attorney is at the Juvenile Justice Center every morning Monday thru Friday, representing children who are currently incarcerated. 
     
  • The Juvenile Division represents parents (legal guardians) charged with non-support of their children (dependents).  If you are in need of an attorney, one can be acquired at the Public Defender office at 800 Broadway on the first floor.

  • The Juvenile Division represents parents charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor and child endangerment.  If you are in need of an attorney, one can be acquired at the Public Defender office at 800 Broadway on the first floor.  


Our Mission: 

  • To provide indigent clients with zealous and competent representation through education, continuous training and vast legal knowledge. 

  • To always give each child a voice throughout the entire delinquency process.
     
  • To ensure that each child’s statutory and constitutional rights are recognized and protected. 

  • To acknowledge and appreciate that children can be rehabilitated when given the appropriate tools and encouragement.

  • To address Juvenile justice and social issues.

  • To never forget the child comes first.

 

  Angela Chang Juvenile Director 513-946-8253
  Caitlin J Burgess Juvenile Trial Counsel 513-946-8244
  James Cooper Juvenile Trial Counsel 513-946-8247
  Nancy Cutler Juvenile Trial Counsel 513-946-8248
  Marjorie Davis Juvenile Trial Counsel 513-946-8243
  Christine Duncan Juvenile Court Specialist 513-946-9530
  Chris Firm Juvenile Trial Counsel 513-946-8249
  Todd Gandert Juvenile Trial Counsel 513-946-8250
  Luis Godines Juvenile Trial Counsel 513-946-8263
  Andrew Hakala-Finch Juvenile Trial Counsel 513-946-8221
  Noraa Hill Juvenile Mitigation Specialist 513-946-8245
  Anthony Jones Social Worker 513-946-8241
  Robert Jones Juvenile Trial Counsel 513-946-8254
  Marlon Montgomery Juvenile Investigator 513-946-8257
  Jessica Moss Juvenile Appellate Trial Counsel 513-946-8252
  Julie Nessler Juvenile Appellate Trial Counsel 513-946-8245
  Diego Padro Juvenile Senior Trial Counsel 513-946-8258
  Kelly Rice-Hunt Juvenile Trial Counsel 513-946-8259
  Emily Schachleiter Juvenile Paralegal 513-946-9491
  Tonya Thompson Juvenile Court Specialist 513-946-8264
  Kelsey Vice Juvenile Social Worker 513-946-8223
  Elizabeth Zilberberg Juvenile Trial Counsel 513-946-8255

 

 

 

Adult Services
Office Hours: Mon - Fri 8am - 4pm
230 E. 9th Street, 2nd Floor
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: 513-946-3700
Fax: 513-946-3707
Juvenile Services
Office Hours: Mon - Fri 8am - 4pm
125 E. Court Street, 9th Floor
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: 513-946-8282
Fax: 513-946-8242
Guardian ad litem
Office Hours: Mon - Fri 8am - 4pm
125 E. Court Street, 8th Floor
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: 513-946-8292
Fax: 513-946-8272

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