Representing children is a serious responsibility because the repercussions of what could happen may follow a child for the rest of his/her life. Thus, children deserve competent representation before the Juvenile Court.

Mr. Leebrick personally handles delinquency petitions, where a child is charged with a criminal offense. The rights, rules, and procedures that apply to adults charged with criminal offenses apply equally in a juvenile proceeding. Fortunately, a judge has much more flexibility in sentencing a child convicted in the Juvenile Court. A lawyer’s concentration must include the facts that determine the outcome and, if guilty, what factors may influence a judge’s sentence.

Mr. Leebrick is qualified throughout the Twenty-Fourth Judicial Circuit to represent juveniles as their guardian ad litem in matters where the court determines that a child needs a lawyer to represent his/her best interests. We accept privately retained appointments rather than court appointments in these matters.

Our firm has also dealt with various matters pertaining to disciplinary actions within our local school systems.