Orange County Juvenile Crimes Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Attorney, Elia A. Naqvi has devoted a significant portion of her legal career to defending juveniles facing criminal charges. There are times when a simple error in childhood judgment can result in serious criminal charges.

The purpose behind the California juvenile court system is to rehabilitate and correct illegal behavior in children; there are some serious juvenile crimes for which the State believes this approach simply will not work.

The Law Offices of Elia A. Naqvi defends children against serious juvenile crimes, including felonies and misdemeanors.

There are instances when the State decides whether to charge a child as either an adult or as a juvenile - there are advantages and disadvantages to both.

Generally, these are complicated issues that you should discuss with an attorney. Attorney Naqvi will defend you or your child against a variety of criminal charges including:

• Murder/manslaughter
• Drug crimes
• DWI/DUI
• Sexual assault
• Robbery/theft
• Probation violation

The repercussions of a juvenile offense can affect a child's life for years after the original conviction.

They may face diminished employment opportunities, schooling, and social standing.

Highly-skilled criminal defense lawyer, Elia A. Naqvi will always try to ensure that a juvenile gets the best results possible in a given case.