In Pennsylvania, a crime committed by a juvenile (someone under 18) can have a serious impact on a child's future. A criminal adjudication (which is the legal term for a juvenile conviction) can land a child on probation, in an after-school disciplinary program, or even in a long-term juvenile delinquency facility. Worse yet, a juvenile record can significantly affect a child's future educational and employment opportunities. Don't let youthful indiscretion ruin your child's future. If your child has been charged with a crime, call or text (412) 589-9422 to speak to an experienced Pittsburgh Juvenile Attorney at Bishop Law immediately. We will relentlessly defend your child's constitutional rights and fight to have the case dismissed.

How We Provide a Strong Defense.

For most first-time offenders, we will negotiate for a consent decree, which is a legal mechanism available to children who have never been in trouble before. Under the terms of a consent decree, your child is placed on a short period of probationary supervision. Upon successful completion of that period of supervision, all charges are dismissed. If a consent decree is not an option for your child, we will prepare the case for trial. At Bishop Law, we start by sitting down with your child and getting their side of the story. After that, we begin our own investigation. The investigator assigned to your case will interview and subpoena any potential witnesses and collect any relevant physical or documentary evidence, including video surveillance. After that, if the District Attorney's Office isn't prepared to drop or drastically reduce the charges, your skilled Pittsburgh Juvenile Lawyer from Bishop Law will aggressively litigate the case to verdict.

Remember, just because your child has been charged with a crime does not mean they have to be convicted. At Bishop Law, our number one goal is to get your child's case dismissed.