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Juvenile Delinquency

I am one of the only California Bay Area private attorneys (Stanford B.A./Hastings J.D.) specializing in juvenile criminal defense law. During the past ten years I have handled hundreds of juvenile delinquency matters and represented minors charged with nearly every type of offense charged in California, including, but not limited to the following: all types of theft and drug offenses, probation violations, DUI cases, first and second-degree burglary, robbery, carjacking, assault, rape, attempted homicide and homicide.

While I represent adults in all types of criminal matters, I have developed an expertise in juvenile criminal defense because I love working with kids and helping them and their parents achieve the best possible result with respect to the charge(s) and the sentence (what is known as the "disposition"). Prior to the first court appearance, I spend a great deal of time meeting with the minor and parent(s) to explain the court process and develop an understanding of the minor and the circumstances surrounding the alleged offense(s). My goal is always to make the process more understandable and less daunting, and ultimately, to develop and execute a sensible strategy to protect the minor's record for the future and achieve the best possible outcome.

Frequently I am able to obtain a dismissal of some or all charges by persuading the Court, the D.A. and the probation officer to allow a minor to participate in a program (e.g., Informal Supervision, Deferred Entry of Judgment, Juvenile Drug Treatment Court, etc.). Moreover, as a result of my intensive preparation, I often resolve matters at the time of the first or second court hearing. This means you and your child will not have to come to court three or more times, the average in most cases, and miss valuable time from school and/or work.

I would be happy to discuss your son's or daughter's juvenile case and my reasonable fee structure with you at no charge. I am based in Redwood City and a significant number of my cases are in Santa Clara County and San Mateo County. However, I accept cases in all California Bay Area counties and cities, including the following: Atherton, Belmont, Burlingame, Los Altos, Los Gatos, Menlo Park, Pacifica, Palo Alto, Portola Valley, Redwood City, San Carlos, San Jose, San Mateo and Stanford. I look forward to speaking with you and your son or daughter.


333 Bradford Street, Suite130
Redwood City, California 94063
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Phone: (650) 216-9580
Mobile: (408) 313-1789
Fax: (650) 362-1949
E-mail: avilalaw1@yahoo.com
 
 
    
           

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