Plainfield, Illinois Juvenile Law Attorneys

Experienced Juvenile Law & DCFS Hearings Attorneys in Plainfield

Legal matters involving minors can be complicated, especially if they involve serious allegations. When a juvenile is accused of a crime or an adult is accused of abuse or neglect of a child, it is important to hire experienced legal representation right away. A DCFS attorney At the Davi Law Group we know how to handle these serious matters. Attorney Dion U. Davi's experience in these areas provides him with greater insight into these cases and is a significant advantage to his clients. Our experienced lawyers know how to handle your juvenile case.

Legal Representation for Juveniles

If your child is charged with a crime in juvenile court, it is important to secure skilled representation. While many offenses can seem minor, convictions can pose serious consequences for your child and his or her future as well as for a parent. We seek to minimize the negative impact juvenile proceedings can have on your child and your family. Our firm handles a variety of juvenile offenses including:

• Traffic offenses
• Vandalism
• Underage drinking
• Curfew violations
• Truancy
• Theft

Sentencing in juvenile court typically place an emphasis on rehabilitation over punishment, keeping the defendant's age in mind. At a judge's discretion, a juvenile found guilty may be sentenced to probation or placed in a juvenile detention center.

In some cases, a minor can be charged as an adult. This is usually reserved for crimes of violence, such as armed robbery, murder, or sex crimes. This can have a serious impact on your child's future, jeopardizing their job prospects or plans for higher education. With this in mind, it is important that you work with an attorney who is well-versed in juvenile law if your child has been accused of a crime.

Experienced DCFS Defense Representation

Anyone can report a parent to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) if they suspect abuse. DCFS then has a responsibility to investigate those allegations.  While not all investigations become criminal cases, it is wise to consult an attorney as soon as possible to protect your parental rights. If the DCFS finds there is abuse or neglect in your home, it can dramatically affect your relationship with your child, your employment, and you can lose your parental rights. As such, it is advisable to seek legal counsel as soon as you know that you are being investigated by DCFS.

DCFS can also remove your child from the home if it believes that your child is in immediate danger. This is known as taking protective custody. DCFS can only hold your child for up to 48 hours in protective custody, and after that point, you can request a hearing to argue for your child to be placed back in your care.

Attorney Dion U. Davi is one of the few attorneys in Illinois who provides legal counsel and representation in DCFS administrative hearings. He understands how these investigations and hearings work and has the skill to effectively defend his clients in these matters.

Meet With a Plainfield, IL Juvenile Law Attorney

If your child is facing a juvenile charge or you have been accused of abuse or neglect, contact our DuPage County juvenile law attorneys to schedule a consultation. We offer free "meet and greet" consultations and affordable "informational" consultations. We also offer reasonably priced "informational consultations" in which our attorneys will evaluate the specific facts of your case, provide a realistic assessment of what you can expect from the legal system, answer your legal questions and strategize on how to move forward. Financing options are available. From our Naperville, Joliet, Plainfield, Chicago, and Wheaton, Illinois, law offices, we serve clients in DuPage, Will, Kane, Kendall and Cook Counties.