Connecticut Juvenile Law Attorney
Has your son or daughter been arrested for a juvenile law offense? Whether they face the threat of being charged as an adult or they face charges in juvenile court, you want to do everything you can to protect their future. From his Manchester law office, attorney Matthew J. Collins handles a wide range of juvenile law cases for minors throughout Connecticut, including delinquency. He also protects the rights of parents facing charges regarding their child.
Contact the Law Office of Matthew J. Collins
The first thing attorney Matthew J. Collins will do is sit down with you and your child to discuss your options. With over two decades of criminal and juvenile law defense experience, he has handled everything from underage alcohol delinquent to assault charges. He understands the juvenile law system, and he has handled many cases in the two distinct areas of the court:
- Department of Children and Families: The DCF brings charges against parents and custodians who have been accused of child neglect. Attorney Collins' goal is to help keep families together. The state has the power to take children and put them in foster care. Having represented hundreds of parents who are worried about losing their children, he is very familiar with how the DCF works, especially in Manchester and Willimantic.
- Juvenile Delinquency: If your child has been charged with a crime, attorney Collins can protect their rights in court. Handling a wide range of cases, such as assault, breach of peace, drugs, sexual abuse, larceny, shoplifting, motor vehicle offenses, and underage alcohol consumptions or possession, his goal is to keep them out of detention.
In addition to his private practice handling juvenile delinquency and DCF hearings, attorney Collins has taught a course in Juvenile Delinquency at Capitol Community College in Hartford.
Representing juveniles from bond hearings to trials, attorney Collins generally handles all cases on a flat fee, although he will consider payment plans for families that require more creative financial solutions.
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While no lawyer can ever promise a specific outcome, attorney Matthew J. Collins will always be upfront about the challenges you face and the options you have available. Offering flexible hours, including weekends, he is ready to help you tackle your concerns head on. Contact him today for a free initial consultation.