Waukesha County Attorneys Representing Juveniles In Court And At School

School Law and Juvenile Court Defense Lawyers Serving Milwaukee County

Teens can get into trouble in a variety of ways. When false accusations, a mistake or adverse circumstances lead to formal accusations in school or juvenile court, the outcome can be damaging for years to come. If your child is accused of a juvenile delinquency offense or is facing school disciplinary or expulsion problems, it is important to have an experienced advocate in your corner who will stand strong to safeguard your child's rights.

Comprehensive Juvenile Defense Representation In Southeastern Wisconsin

At Bucher, Wolff & Sonderhouse, LLP, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, our juvenile offenses attorneys are well-prepared to review the evidence, craft a defense strategy and aggressively obtain the most favorable outcome possible to protect your child's future. A juvenile offense, suspension or expulsion on your child's future can directly impact future academic, job and military opportunities for your child well into the future. Our lawyers are driven to obtaining favorable solutions to complex legal challenges. We will walk with you side by side, explain your options, and answer your question to allow you and your teen to make informed decisions about the case.

When a person under the age of 17 is accused of an offense the case is usually heard in juvenile court — however, cases against children as young as 14 can be waived to adult court for serious offenses. Our criminal defense lawyers have a deep understanding of the nuances that apply in juvenile court and have substantial experience when cases are tried in adult court. Our comprehensive knowledge of both the juvenile and adult court systems in Waukesha and neighboring counties is your advantage in ensuring that your child's rights will be protected.

We handle all manner of juvenile court cases, including:

• Theft and shoplifting offenses
• Stalking and harassment
• Battery charges, including school-related fights
• Underage drinking 
• Drug charges
• Weapons offenses
• Truancy

Representing Students In School Disciplinary Actions And Expulsion Hearings

When a student is found in possession of marijuana, alcohol or other substances at school, administrators often handle disciplinary actions internally. Student misconduct can lead to suspensions, expulsions and impact an athlete's ability to participate in sports. The long-term impact of disciplinary matters can adversely affect future opportunities for your child. Our full-service juvenile services lawyers aggressively protect the rights of students in all forms of student disciplinary actions and expulsion hearings. With your child's academic future on the line, it is important for you to do all you can to safeguard his or her rights. Let our attorneys guide you through this difficult time.

Make The Call That Can Make A Difference — 262-232-6699

One call can make a difference in your child's future. To arrange a free consultation with experienced lawyers in Waukesha, call 262-232-6699 or send us a message online. We represent juveniles throughout southeastern Wisconsin including Waukesha County and Milwaukee County.