Juveniles and Massachusetts Criminal Law
Juvenile Court Attorneys — Franklin, Massachusetts
Whenever a minor is arrested and charged with a crime, your job as their defense lawyer is to do everything you can to ensure their rights are protected and respected in the juvenile court, and to see that the consequences of that arrest and its impact on their future are minimized. Don’t be fooled by thinking that juvenile charges are minor. Many juvenile convictions have lifelong adverse consequences.
We take that job seriously.
Has your son or daughter been arrested and charged with a crime? We understand what's at stake and stand by your child, fighting to protect their rights and future. Put our experience with juvenile criminal cases to work for your child today. Call or contact us online for a free and confidential consultation.
At Cataldo Law Offices, we offer experienced and effective defense representation to juveniles in Norfolk County and the surrounding areas of eastern Massachusetts. Some of the specific juvenile charges our firm handles include:
- Underage drinking
- Teenage drinking and driving
- Drug violations
- Shoplifting and petty theft crimes
- Gang-related offenses
- Felony theft
- Property crimes, vandalism
- Sex offenses, date rape
- Assaults
School Disciplinary Hearings
In addition to handling criminal charges, our attorneys represent juveniles in school disciplinary matters. This is important because in Massachusetts a juvenile convicted of a felony can be expelled from the public school they attend, and denied admission to any others as well.
Serving Clients Throughout Massachusetts Since 1961
Juvenile crime is serious and so are the consequences of conviction.
To speak with an attorney who can help your son or daughter avoid that — call our Franklin, Massachusetts, offices at 508.570.2025. Please feel free to contact us online as well.











