Your Child Made a Mistake. It Shouldn't Define Their Future.

Work With a Lawrenceville Juvenile Defense Attorney Who Protects Your Child’s Record

A juvenile charge in Georgia can follow your child into college, jobs and the military, or even land them in adult court. With over 240 five-star Google reviews, Philip Kim defends Gwinnett County families from intake to disposition, fighting for diversion, record protection and outcomes that put rehabilitation first.

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    At Philip Kim Law, we defend children under 17 in Gwinnett County Juvenile Court and fight to keep serious cases out of Superior Court, including:

    Delinquency Charges:

    Acts that would be crimes if an adult committed them.

    Shoplifting & Theft

    Assault & Battery

    Vandalism

    Robbery

    Drug Possession, Sales & Distribution

    Gang-Related Charges

    Sex Crimes

    Alcohol, Driving & ID Offenses:

    Charges that can put a teen’s license and record at risk.

    Underage Alcohol Consumption

    Juvenile DUI

    Traffic Violations

    Using a Fake Driver's License

    Status Offenses:

    Conduct that’s only an offense because of the child’s age.

    Truancy

    Running Away

    Curfew Violations

    Adult Prosecution Defense:

    Keeping your child in the juvenile system.

    • Georgia law allows children aged 13 to 17 to be tried as adults for certain serious felonies, such as murder, armed robbery with a firearm and specific violent or sexual offenses.
    • For other serious felonies, prosecutors can ask for a transfer to adult court. We fight to keep your child’s case in juvenile court, where the focus is rehabilitation.

    How We Defend Your Child:

    • Challenging the Evidence: Was the evidence gathered legally, and were statements given voluntarily with proper notice to parents?
    • Diversion & Informal Resolution: For eligible first-time offenders, we pursue alternatives that avoid a delinquency finding.
    • Contesting Transfer to Adult Court: We show the court that the juvenile system can address the situation.
    • Advocating for Rehabilitation: We present your child’s character, circumstances and willingness to take part in programs.
    • Record Restriction & Expungement: We work to seal the record so it doesn’t follow your child into adulthood.

    Possible Outcomes:
    Informal adjustment or diversion · Probation · Community service or restitution · Record restriction or expungement

    Every case is different, and no outcome can be guaranteed.

    What Our Clients Say

    “I was extremely scared that my case would derail my career because of a previous mistake. Luckily, with Mr. Kim's constant hard work and dedication, I was able to get the results I hoped for that wouldn't hurt my future.”

    – G.J.

    “Philip is pretty straightforward and honest. Provided a clear approach and execution... Pretty terrific group.”

    – E.K.

    Every young person deserves a real second chance. If your child was arrested or questioned by police, call now for a free, confidential consultation. The sooner we're involved, the more options your child has.

    Schedule your consultation today

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