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.