
St. Petersburg Juvenile Crime Defense Lawyers
Experienced Defense Against Juvenile Crime Charges in Florida
These days, it is not unusual to see children charged as adults—with all the grave consequences that an adult prosecution carries. That is why it is imperative for parents to consult with an experienced attorney as early in the process as possible. At Fleming Law Group, our juvenile crime defense attorneys in St. Petersburg use every tool that the system offers to protect your child from incarceration and shield him or her from the stigma of having a criminal record.
Immediate Steps After Your Child's Arrest
Many parents are unsure of what to do once their child has been arrested. If you have never had any experience defending yourself or a loved one from criminal charges before, it is imperative that you talk to an attorney right away. Though they have good intentions, parents make many mistakes when their child is arrested that can hurt their case in the long run.
What you can do to protect your child:
- Emphasize Their Right to Silence. Though you may think cooperating with the police is for the best, anything your child says to them can be used against them in court. Make sure your child only discusses the details of the alleged crime with you and your attorney.
- Ensure Proper Courtroom Etiquette. Judges are usually more sympathetic to juvenile defendants who seem to understand the seriousness of the situation.
- Engage a Juvenile Court-Experienced Lawyer. Juvenile court plays out very differently from adult court. Your lawyer needs to know how criminal charges impacts children and teenagers and what kinds of strategies are more effective in this circuit.
Like any criminal defendant, your child has rights that protect them from unfair treatment from law enforcement and prosecution. Our St. Petersburg juvenile crime dense lawyers can provide you with the trusted guidance and counsel your family needs during this stressful time. We care about what happens to our clients and aggressively fight for their futures.
We offer free consultations and are available to our clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call (727) 202-4858 today.

Proven Advocates for the Clients We Serve
Serving St. Petersburg, FL Since 1998
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Thank you to the staff of the Fleming Law Group for outstanding service. I am grateful for the care and attention Attorney Lucas Fleming gave my case. Calls, emails, and texts were quickly answered.- PJ
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This office this Team surpasses any others out there!I have known Mr Fleming for years through others and Amanda , Pam and Mr Fleming will go above in beyond and will not stop until wrongs are approached and dealt with in the most fair unclouded non judged mental way possible if you care about your loved ones or yourself this is the office and group you want and need in having you and your loved ones back..huge difference between this team than ANY other team.. Thank you !! Regards Lisa and the Boys.- Lisa Perez
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Staff is great, pleasant and gets back in a very timely manner. Attorneys will do everything in their power to get the best possible outcome for your case. 10/10- Richard Costi
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I will forever be grateful for the help Mr. Fleming gave when I desperately needed a lawyer for a family member. He was very generous with his time and explained every step of the process. He is not only knowledgeable but truly a professional who cares.- Beth Capozzelli
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I have no issue recommending this firm to all who are in need. Fantastic service!- Geoff
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They did a great job preparing my case and won because all of the things said about me were proven wrong. They were aggressive in defending me and always had my back.- Previous Client
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I don't know what I would have done without Mr. Fleming's help. He truly cares about people and spent so much time with me to make sure I was making the right decision.- Previous Client
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I would not know what to do if it were not for his guidance.- Kay
